Result · Bangor-on-Dee · Saturday 21 March 2026
2:15 Bangor-on-Dee result: Joyeux Machin wins the Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 33m30y chaseGoing Good To Soft5 ranTime 6m 15.62sWinner's prize £11,169
Joyeux Machin won the 2:15 at Bangor-on-Dee on Saturday 21 March 2026, beating Bo Cruz by 10 lengths. Ridden by Harry Atkins for trainer Dan Skelton, the nine-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 3m30y on good to soft ground in 6m 15.62s. No Tackle was a further 7 lengths back in third at 6/4. Non-finishers: Castle Robin (pulled up), Val Dancer (pulled up).
2:15 Bangor-on-Dee full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joyeux Machin (FR) 9yo · 11-9 · tp · claim 7lb |
Harry Atkins Dan Skelton | — | 7/2 | 132 |
| 2 |
Bo Cruz (IRE) 7yo · 10-8 |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 10 l | 11/4 | 110 |
| 3 |
No Tackle (GB) 9yo · 10-6 · v · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Robbie Llewellyn | 7 l | 6/4FAV | 113 |
| PU |
Castle Robin (IRE) 11yo · 11-5 · tp · Pulled up |
Lilly Pinchin Charlie Longsdon | — | 22/1 | 121 |
| PU |
Val Dancer (IRE) 9yo · 11-12 · p · Pulled up |
Charlie Hammond Mel Rowley | — | 5/1 | 128 |
Bangor-on-Dee 2:15 returns
Tote win£4.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£2 £1.60Per £1 stake
Exacta£121st and 2nd in order
CSF£13.50Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£25.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:15 Bangor-on-Dee result: FAQs
Who won the 2:15 at Bangor-on-Dee on Saturday 21 March 2026?
Joyeux Machin, ridden by Harry Atkins and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. No Tackle, the 6/4 favourite, finished third, 17 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 15.62s over 3m30y on good to soft ground.
