Boodles May Festival 2026 - Chester Racecourse

Boodles May Festival For Grace. For Glory.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Boodles May Festival – three days of unmissable and exhilarating racing. The perfect way to launch an electrifying 2026 season!

Cheer on future stars on Trials Day. Become a fashionista on Ladies Day. Be part of something iconic on Ladbrokes Chester Cup Day.

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Highlights

Trial Racing

Witness new racing champions on Trials Day as this fixture sees the running of The Cheshire Oaks, a trial for the Epsom Oaks for fillies and The Chester Vase – one of two trials run at the meeting for the Epsom Derby.

Ladbrokes Chester Cup

Expect nothing but excellence on this day as we crown new and returning legends. The victor of the esteemed Ladbrokes Chester Cup race will go down in history as the entire racecourse watches the final furlong at the edge of their seats.

Best Dressed Competition

Don a fancy flowing dress or a suave smart suit and be crowned Chester’s most glamour guest. Plus, win a range of jaw-dropping prizes that would make anyone envious.

Plan Your Day Your Guide

You’ve bought your tickets, woohoo! – now it’s time to plan your visit. So you can get a gallop on, we’ve created a handy little guide to help your day run smoothly.

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Don your best fascinators, frocks and fedoras and embrace your inner fashionista.

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