Gates will open at 5pm, our Junior Display begins at 6.45pm and Main Display at 7:30pm, with Last Admission being 7.45pm. All bars will close at 8:30pm and the Funfair and Racecourse will be closing at 9pm.
What times Chester races on till?
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.
What time does Ladies Day finish Chester?
August 20 at 11:30 am – 6:30 pm.
How long is Chester Racecourse?
1-mile
The racecourse itself is just over 1-mile (1.6 km) long, flat and raced anti-clockwise or left-handed. The main characteristic of the course is the very short straight (239 yards).
What time is Chester Cup?
Day 3 of the May Festival saw the eagerly awaited return of the tote.co.uk Chester Cup at 3:15pm. Won by so many smart horses in the past, the Chester Cup has become the signature Roodee race, and attracted a field full of potential future staying stars in this year’s edition.
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.
Why is Chester races abandoned today?
Humanitarian slipped and fell on the home turn in the fourth race at Chester, resulting in the meeting being abandoned.
What time do the gates open at Chester races?
On race day fixtures: 8am – until the start of the final race. On race evening fixtures: 8.30am – until the start of the final race. All GA tickets (Open Course, Dee Stand, Tattersalls Enclosure, County Concourse and County Long Room) can be accessed via our official Chester Racecourse app.
What time does Chester races start on Ladies day?
Over 20,000 racegoers descended on the Roodee for the 2022 Ladies Day fixture, on a day full of sunshine, best-dressed competitions, and top-quality racing. The feature race of the day came at 3:05pm in the Chester Stakes (Listed), with three Class 2 races to also get pulses racing.
Can men go to Ladies day at Chester Races?
Hospitality Areas, Chester Members, Winning Post, Champagne Garden, County Long Room and County Concourse: 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.
What do people wear to Chester races?
Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit/blazer, a collared shirt and smart trousers. A tie must be worn. Ladies are required to wear a dress, skirt or smart trouser suit. No excessively revealing clothing is permitted.
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 you take water into Chester races?
Trespassing on the racetrack, except at designated crossing points, is disallowed at all times. d) Please observe the designated no drinking areas. Food and alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into any Racecourse enclosure, except the Open Course and car park picnic area (please see the rules in the Appendix).
Who won Chester Vase 2022?
Changingoftheguard
Boodles Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)
| Pos. (Draw) | Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey | Jockey Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (2) | 2. Changingoftheguard (IRE) 100/30 Ryan Moore A P O’Brien | Ryan Moore A P O’Brien |
| b c Galileo (IRE) – Lady Lara (IRE) (Excellent Art) |
What time is the Cup run?
The race before the Cup is run at 2pm, and the race after the Cup isn’t run until 4pm local time to capture the atmosphere around the Cup. There are 10 races on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington, meaning it is a long day for crowds who go to Flemington.
| DATE | STARTING TIME |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 1st | 3.00pm |
What is the oldest racecourse in the world?
Chester 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.
Do you need cash for Chester races?
All of our bars and food units accept card and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay etc.) except for the Open Course which only accepts cash payments. Despite this, we do advise racegoers to bring some cash on the day in case of technical issues which affect card payment terminals.
Can you use cash at Chester Racecourse?
The racecourse isn’t completely cashless but most of our bars, food vendors and restaurants accept both card and cash payments. Open Course food and beverage vendors take cash only and some betting providers only take cash. So we suggest bringing both cash and card on the day.
How much is parking at Chester Racecourse?
Car parking costs £11 on Family Funday and £8 for all other fixtures. 450 spaces.
Are there food stalls at Chester races?
Food/drink offering
There are a variety of vendors in the Tattersalls Enclosure serving food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). These vendors accept both cash and card payments. There is also an even wider choice of food/drink vendors on the other side of the track in the Paddock area and on the Pavilion Lawn.
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.