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Racecourse to Host Pantomime Horse Race for Charity thumbnail image Racecourse to Host Pantomime Horse Race for Charity 30 August 2023

Chester Racecourse is to host a race with a difference on Saturday 16 September, with a special fundraiser for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd taking place prior to the main card of racing.

Chester Racecourse Announces Partnership with KingKabs thumbnail image Chester Racecourse Announces Partnership with KingKabs 29 August 2023

Chester Racecourse is pleased to announce a new partnership with KingKabs, the largest taxi company in Chester and Ellesmere Port.

Jason Hart Rides a Double at Fun-Filled Family Day thumbnail image Jason Hart Rides a Double at Fun-Filled Family Day 6 August 2023

Jason Hart rode a double on a fantastic, fun-filled Family Day fixture that saw thousands descend on Chester Racecourse and the Open Course in particular, where a host of entertaining and engaging activities took place for children.

CBeebies Favourites Pinocchio and Friends to appear at Family Day thumbnail image CBeebies Favourites Pinocchio and Friends to appear at Family Day 3 August 2023

CBeebies favourites Pinocchio and Friends will make a special appearance at Chester Racecourse for a fun-filled Family Day on Sunday (6 August).

Radio 1 Presenter Jordan North to DJ at Ladies Day Fixture thumbnail image Radio 1 Presenter Jordan North to DJ at Ladies Day Fixture 26 July 2023

Chester Racecourse is excited to announce that BBC Radio 1’s Jordan North will be playing a headline DJ set at its popular Ladies Day fixture on Saturday 2 September.

Andrew Balding and David Probert Celebrate Big Successes On Clogau City Plate Day thumbnail image Andrew Balding and David Probert Celebrate Big Successes On Clogau City Plate Day 15 July 2023

Trainer Andrew Balding and jockey David Probert celebrated some big successes on Clogau City Plate Day at Chester Racecourse.

Clogau Retains Title Sponsorship of City Plate Day thumbnail image Clogau Retains Title Sponsorship of City Plate Day 12 July 2023

Welsh gold jewellery specialist Clogau has been announced as title sponsor of Chester Racecourse’s City Plate Day on Saturday (15 July) for a second consecutive year.

Chester Racecourse in Nod to Historic Roots with Launch of Gee Gee’s Bar thumbnail image Chester Racecourse in Nod to Historic Roots with Launch of Gee Gee’s Bar 10 July 2023

Chester Racecourse has launched a new, outdoor bar for racegoers with a nod to its prestigious history.

Chester Racecourse Announces Exciting PlayFest For Family Day thumbnail image Chester Racecourse Announces Exciting PlayFest For Family Day 7 July 2023

Chester Racecourse is excited to announce details of its popular annual Family Day on Sunday 6 August, as the Roodee gets set to take on a family festival vibe curated by ParentFolk, the acclaimed family publication, community, and event curators.

Matthew Clark Summer Festival Rounds off Back-to-Back Race Meetings thumbnail image Matthew Clark Summer Festival Rounds off Back-to-Back Race Meetings 1 July 2023

A sensational Matthew Clark Summer Festival rounded off an action-packed weekend of back-to-back race meetings at Chester Racecourse.

Arabian Racing Returns to Chester Racecourse with IFAHR Trophy Taking Place on Saturday thumbnail image Arabian Racing Returns to Chester Racecourse with IFAHR Trophy Taking Place on Saturday 28 June 2023

The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) returns to Chester for the first time in 19 years this Saturday (1 July), when the world’s oldest racecourse hosts the inaugural running of the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing (IFAHR) Trophy.

Beaverbrooks Announced as Title Sponsor of Friday Night Social thumbnail image Beaverbrooks Announced as Title Sponsor of Friday Night Social 27 June 2023

Chester Racecourse is delighted to announce Beaverbrooks as title sponsor of its Friday Night Social on 30 June.

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