Boodles May Festival 2027 - Chester Racecourse

Boodles May Festival For Grace. For Glory. For The Champions Of Tomorrow.

Can you hear it? The roar of the 2027 Boodles May Festival is already building, and we want you to be the first to feel the buzz.

We’re back racing on the Roodee from 5-7th May, launching the season in style with our most prestigious fixtures. The Boodles May Festival brings all the thrill, all the glamour, and all the good times we’re known for.

Future champions flying down the track. Head-turning fashion everywhere you look. A Ladbrokes Chester Cup Day that lifts the whole racecourse to its feet. It’s three iconic days, one unforgettable experience – delivered in true Chester style.

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Three Spectacular Days

Trials Day

Our Boodles May Festival Trials Day kicks off the start of an eagerly anticipated season and is one of our best racedays to see top owners and trainers showcase rising champions.

What’s so special about this day you ask? Experience the running of The Weatherbys Cheshire Oaks, a trial for the Epsom Oaks for fillies and The Boodles Chester Vase, one of two trials run at the meeting for the Epsom Derby.

This is where history is made. Champions emerge. And the heartbeat of the season thunders to life.

Ladies Day

Boodles May Festival Ladies Day – a chance to cheer on your favourites past the finishing line and look absolutely fabulous while doing it. Whether you want to don silk, sparkles, or statement sleeves, it’s time to push your style to the next level.

And of course, it wouldn’t be the same without our iconic Best Dressed Competition. We’ve got prizes galore that would make anyone envious – but we’re keeping that up our sleeves for now.

Fashion moments are made. Celebrations sparkle. And icons are crowed both on and off the track.

Ladbrokes Chester Cup Day

Where grace meets glory. History is made. And new and returning legends are crowned.

This isn’t just any race – the victor of the Ladbrokes Chester Cup will go down in history. As the thunder of hooves echoes across the course, every heartbeat surges with adrenaline.

The crowd holds its breath. Eyes locked. The finish line awaits.

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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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