Her passion for racing and the racehorse shone brightly throughout her life. “As an ongoing mark of respect it has been determined that, alongside the cancellation of fixtures on 8 and 9 September, all racing will also be cancelled tomorrow, Saturday 10 September.
Is Chester races on in September?
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Chester Racecourse extends our sincere condolences to His Majesty The King, other members of the Royal Family and all those affected.
Will Chester races go ahead?
Chester Races 2023 fixture dates have now been announced. The Boodles May Festival will return 10 – 13 May, followed by 12 exhilarating race day through to Saturday 14 October. On Saturday 5 November 2022, Chester Racecourse’s iconic Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza will return to the Roodee.
What time is the first race at Chester on 10th September?
Saturday 10 September 22, 11.30 am.
What are the dates for Chester races?
- 10 May. Boodles May Festival City Day 2023 Sponsored by Boodles.
- 11 May. Boodles May Festival Ladies Day 2023 Sponsored by Boodles.
- 12 May. Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day 2023 Sponsored by Boodles.
- 27 May. Roman Day 2023.
- 17 Jun. Summer Saturday 2023.
- 30 Jun. Ladies Evening 2023.
- 1 Jul. Summer Festival 2023.
- 14 Jul.
Will Chester Races Go Ahead 10th September?
Her passion for racing and the racehorse shone brightly throughout her life. As an ongoing mark of respect it has been determined that, alongside the cancellation of fixtures on 8 and 9 September, all racing will also be cancelled tomorrow, Saturday 10 September. All customers will be issued with a full refund.
What dates are Chester Races 2022?
Chester Races 2022 Dates
- May 2022. 4th: Boodles May Festival City Day.
- June. 11th: Summer Saturday.
- July. 8th: Ladies & Gents Evening.
- August. 20th: Ladies Day.
- September. 9th: Autumn Festival Friday.
- Book your Chester Races Stay today! Click here to book your stay or call 01244 335262 or email [email protected].
What time do Chester races start on Saturday?
Our normal Box Office opening hours are as follows: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Raceday fixtures 8am – until the start of the final race. Race evening fixtures 8.30am – until the start of the final race.
Why is Chester races Cancelled?
CHESTER Races will not go ahead today (Friday, September 9) or tomorrow (Saturday, Septmeber 10), after all horseracing in the UK was suspended following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The British Horseracing Authority announced on Thursday evening that all racing was suspended for Thursday and Friday.
Has Chester racing been abandoned today?
An official statement read: “Following the stewards inspection of the track and concerns from jockeys regarding the ground, racing has now been abandoned.”
Can you take beer into Chester races?
A moderate amount of alcohol (two cans of beer or half a bottle of wine per person) can only be brought on to the Open Course via car. No alcohol may be brought onto the site by foot. All alcohol brought onto the site by racegoers must be consumed in the car park picnic area.
Do you have to wear a suit to Chester races?
Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no shorts, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted.
Can you pay on the door at Chester races?
Can I purchase tickets on the day? Yes tickets are available to purchase on the day subject to availability. Open course tickets can be purchased at Gate 9 (Saturday only) but this is cash only. Dee stand tickets can be purchased at Gate 8 (Friday) and Gates 7 & 8 (Saturday) via card or cash for £17.
Are there sniffer dogs at Chester races?
Do you have sniffer dogs? It is common to see sniffer (drug detection) dogs outside the racecourse at our admission gates on a race day.
Can kids go to Chester races?
Children aged 17 and under who are accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge every raceday at Chester across all enclosures*. If you are accompanied by a child in any enclosure other than Tattersalls or the Roodee, you will be required to collect a badge on arrival.
What date is the Blue Diamond race?
25th February, 2023
The 2023 Blue Diamond Stakes will be held on Saturday 25th February at Sandown Hillside Racecourse. The race was won in 2022 by Daumier.
Blue Diamond Stakes Information.
| Date | Saturday 25th February, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Conditions | 2YO Set Weights |
| Status | Group I |
| Prize Money | $1,500,000 |
| Track Status | Turf |
Do the races go ahead if it rains?
Generally, yes. If it so heavy it is dangerous for the riders and the horses, then it is cancelled. If it is really wet, then any races on the turf are taken off and put on the dirt. You can check the Penn National website on the day of a race if there is bad weather and find out the status of the track.
What time is last race at Chester?
The three-day meeting takes place at Chester Racecourse, just south of Liverpool, with the first race off at 1.45pm and the last at 4.45pm.
Is Chester 10k flat?
The route is largely flat with some short hills or gradual climbs which are predominantly in the second half of the course. 70% of runners achieved a personal best marathon time.
Which is the best enclosure at Chester races?
Winning Post Enclosure
Winning Post Enclosure
Chester’s most premium ticketed enclosure is situated adjacent to the Winning Post itself and within the heart of the buzzing paddock. The Winning Post is the perfect spot to socialise and soak in all of the atmosphere a day’s racing at Chester has to offer.
How many people normally attend Chester Races?
The racecourse is now officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Oldest Racecourse in the world, still in operation. Chester is in fact a 365 days’ a year operation, attracting over 330,000 visitors annually at race day fixtures and non-race day events.