The iconic, three-day festival of racing returns to the world’s oldest racecourse on Wednesday 10 May 2023.
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.
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.
Is Chester races on in June?
Chester – 24 June 2022 – Horse Racing – Sporting Life.
Can spectators go to Chester races?
Please call 01244 304 600 for more information. Racing and Polo are both family friendly spectator sports at Chester Racecourse and our events provide some fantastic opportunities to get outdoors with the family in the summer months.
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.
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 |
Is Chester races on in May?
Chester Racecourse is thrilled to announce the BHA have released the dates of its 2022 racing calendar. Racehorses are set to return to the Roodee on Wednesday 4th May as the iconic Boodle’s May Festival begins.
Is it free to park at Chester Racecourse?
Parking at Chester Racecourse
There are almost 800 parking bays available across the two car parks. Both car parks offer parking free of charge on certain days.
Is Chester Races on the 25th June?
15:40 Chester – 25 June 2022 – Racecard – Horse Racing – Sporting Life.
Can you wear trainers to the races?
Although far from compulsory in all enclosures, smart dress is the accepted dress code for racegoers. Trainers and shorts are widely regarded as unacceptable, although not forbidden in some enclosures or at some meetings. The classic Flat racing attire for men is a collared shirt with trousers and smart shoes.
Can you take water into Chester races?
Customers may bring food and soft drinks in sealed plastic containers onto the Open Course. Customers can bring a picnic, with a moderate amount of alcohol to accompany it, into the designated Car Park Picnic Area. However, this area cannot be accessed on foot, or by taxi.
Is Chester Races flat or jumps?
The racecourse’s position in the city makes race meetings at Chester very popular as it is only a very short stroll to all the hotels, bars, shopping and restaurants. The racecourse itself is just over 1-mile (1.6 km) long, flat and raced anti-clockwise or left-handed.
Which town has Britains friendliest racecourse?
Kelso Racecourse is a National Hunt Racecourse staging jumps racing from September through until May in the beautiful Borders countryside and picturesque town of Kelso. Kelso is known as Britain’s Friendliest Racecourse where a very warm welcome awaits.
What is the most prestigious horse race in the UK?
The Royal Ascot meet takes place annually in June and is the country’s most prestigious events on the horse racing calendar.
What is the most prestigious horse race in England?
Royal Ascot is the most valuable race meeting in England. Over 500 of the most famous racehorses race across the five-day racing event.
Where is the Golden Button race?
Ledbury hunt country
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The ride crosses a course of three miles with approximately 28 natural obstacles in the heart of Ledbury hunt country. The country is renowned for its large hedges and ditches so the race is not for the average rider and was hotly contested.
What time is the diamond jubilee race?
This year, the previously named Diamond Jubilee Stakes becomes the Platinum Jubilee Stakes. It is set to run on the final day of the meet, Saturday, June 18 with an approximate post time of 11:20 a.m. ET.
Where are the Sapphire Coast races held?
Kalaru
Sapphire Coast Turf Club is located on a picturesque 300 acre site on Sapphire Coast Drive at Kalaru, between Merimbula and Bega and Tathra. It is one of the newest and most modern country racecourses in New South Wales with great spectator facilities.
What days are the races at Del Mar?
This season features the nation’s top racehorses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun. Racing Thursdays – Sunday, and Labor Day Monday. First Post 2 PM most racing days, 4 PM on Fridays.
Is Chester the oldest racecourse?
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. During the Roman occupation of Britain, most of the modern sixty-five-acre site of Chester Racecourse was not even dry land.