August 20 at 11:30 am – 6:30 pm. The world’s oldest racecourse welcomes the return of one of Chester’s most popular race days.
What time is the last race at Chester tonight?
5.40pm
✨ First race is 1.40pm and last race is 5.40pm.
How long does Chester races last?
The three-day May meeting and the Sunday fixture in August attract huge crowds and it is advisable to arrive early.
What is Ladies Day at Chester Races?
Ladies Day is an ever popular fixture in Chester’s calendar of race days providing a very classy racecard on and off the racecourse with attending ladies dressed up in their finery.
What time is the first race at Chester 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 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.
Can men go to Ladies day?
The main question is “Are Men Allowed?” Of course! Everyone is welcome – the lovely ladies get the chance to don their gladrags and the men get to dust off the suit reserved for special occasions!
How long does a race usually last?
However, most races finish in about two hours, but some can take as long as six. Like the CocaCola 600, some races may take longer because the vehicles have to cover a longer distance. Meanwhile, other races are so short they can be completed in under two hours.
How long is a day at the races?
A Day at the Races (film)
| A Day at the Races | |
|---|---|
| Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2,016,000 |
How long do horse races usually last?
Due to these sprint races, Quarter Horse races last anywhere from about twenty seconds to forty-five seconds, which is much quicker than Thoroughbred races that are typically anywhere from one to two minutes long.
Can men go to Ladies day Chester?
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 time does Ladies day Epsom finish?
Day One timings ~ Friday 3 June ~ Ladies’ Day
The Oaks: 4.30pm. Last race: 5.40pm.
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.
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 do Chester races start today?
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Raceday fixtures 8am – until the start of the final race.
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.
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.
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.
What should men wear for ladies day?
A well-tailored navy suit will always be a great investment and will take you from the boardroom to a wedding reception or the races in style. Be sure that you take time to buy the best you can afford and have a tailor make the necessary adjustments to make sure it fits you.
Why is there a ladies day?
The term dates back to 1823, when an anonymous poet described Thursday at Ascot as “Ladies’ Day… when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine.” The Sun notes that traditionally, women were given free or discounted tickets on Ladies’ Day, which were otherwise only available to men.