Music Weekend Saturday With The Bootleg Beatles In Partnership With Excell Supply

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After you’ve two-stepped the night away on our Ibiza Classics Evening, it’s time to ‘Come Together’ for day two of Music Weekend in Partnership with Excell Supply.

On Saturday, we’re turning up the energy for a raceday packed with thrilling action (and off) the track. And for the MANE event, we’re bringing along a music act that needs no ‘Help!‘ getting the crowd going – the one and only Bootleg Beatles. Get ready to twist, shout, and race your way through a day that promises to be unforgettable. Expect iconic costumes, spot‑on harmonies, and enough feel‑good nostalgia to turn the whole racecourse into a Beatles singalong party.

This isn’t just any raceday. This is a Chester Music Raceday. And trust us… you won’t want to ‘Let It Be’ one you miss.

Schedule

Gates open

11:30 am

First race

1:35 pm

Last race

5:32 pm

The Going

Good (Good to Firm in places)

Going Stick 6.5 on Thu 7:00am

Rails: Rail will be out approximately 3 yards from the 6f – 1.5f.

1:35pm: Race distance is now +13y to 7f 14y

2:10pm: Race distance is now +10y to 5f 25y

2:45pm: Race distance is now +13y to 7f 140y

3:18pm: Race distance is now +13y to 7f 140y

3:52pm: Race distance is now +13y to 7f 14y

4:24pm: Race distance is now +13y to 6f 30y

5:00pm: Race distance is now +19y to 1m 4f 82y

5:32pm: Race distance is now +25y to 1m 6f 112y

Stalls:1m2f – Outside Remainder – Inside

Weather

The warm dry spell continues. Saturday currently looking dry and bright with highs of 30’C and a 10mph Easterly breeze.

Watering: Watering to maintain

Music Timings

The Bootleg Beatles: 6:00pm – 7:20pm

DRESS CODE UPDATE FOR FRIDAY 10TH JULY – SATURDAY 11TH JULY (SUMMER MUSIC WEEKEND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXCELL SUPPLY:

Suit jackets ARE NOT required in the following areas: County Concourse, County Long Room, Winning Post, The Garden, all hospitality areas.

There is NO CHANGE to our tie policy – ties are still required in the following areas: all hospitality areas.

There is NO CHANGE to the existing shorts dress code – Shorts are only permitted in the Roodee Enclosure.

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Highlights

The Bootleg Beatles

After the final race, The Bootleg Beatles will be hitting the stage and whisking you straight back to the swinging 60s faster than you can shout “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.’

Expect iconic costumes, spot‑on harmonies, and enough feel‑good nostalgia to turn the whole racecourse into a Beatles singalong party. From the electric buzz of Beatlemania to the technicolour charm of Sgt. Pepper, they’ll have you twisting, shouting, bopping, and belting those tunes in no time.

As they say ‘All You Need Is Love’ and a day at the races!

Beats, Bites & Bubbles

Our hospitality packages are the perfect solution if you want to make the Music Weekend Saturday in Partnership with Excell Supply one to remember.

We’ve got award-winning chefs, delicious menus, extensive wine and Champagne selections, first-class service and chic surroundings – if we do say so ourselves!

So once you’ve wined and dined, get yourself out there to sing your heart out and dance the night away.

Thrilling Day of Racing

Before you grab your dancing shoes, get ready for a thrilling day of top-tier racing. Enjoy a full card of competitive races, each promising edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Take a moment to scout the potential champions in the Parade Ring, then find your perfect vantage point to cheer your favourite past the finish line. This is your chance to join in the legendary Chester roar!

Racecard

1:35 pm

The Excell Supply Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Group

4

Distance

7f 1y

Prize

£15,000

2:10 pm

The John Smith's Handicap Stakes

Group

5

Distance

5f 15y

Prize

£15,000

2:45 pm

The Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Stakes (DIV I)

Group

4

Distance

7f 127y

Prize

£15,000

3:18 pm

The Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Stakes (DIV II)

Group

4

Distance

7f 127y

Prize

£15,000

3:52 pm

The Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes

Group

1

Distance

7f 1y

Prize

£60,000

4:24 pm

The Excell Supply Handicap Stakes

Group

4

Distance

6f 17y

Prize

£15,000

5:00 pm

The Minuty, The Spirit of Saint-Tropez Handicap Stakes

Group

5

Distance

1m 4f 63y

Prize

£15,000

5:32 pm

The Bootleg Beatles Live At Chester Apprentice Handicap Stakes

Group

4

Distance

1m 6f 87y

Prize

£15,000

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What Time Is The Music On?

The Bootleg Beatles: 6:00pm – 7:20pm

What Should I Wear?

DRESS CODE UPDATE FOR FRIDAY 10TH JULY – SATURDAY 11TH JULY (SUMMER MUSIC WEEKEND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXCELL SUPPLY:

Suit jackets ARE NOT required in the following areas: County Concourse, County Long Room, Winning Post, The Garden, all hospitality areas.

There is NO CHANGE to our tie policy – ties are still required in the following areas: all hospitality areas.

There is NO CHANGE to the existing shorts dress code – Shorts are only permitted in the Roodee Enclosure.

Visit the full dress code here: Dress Code – Chester Racecourse

Where Can I Find The Going Report?

Need to clue up on the racing track info? Head over to the individual raceday page and find the latest updates there.

Can Children Attend?

You bet they can and even better – children aged 17 and under go FREE! For general admission areas, no ticket is required but for hospitality areas, a pre-booked child ticket is needed. To do this, simply email hospitality@chester-races.com.

*Please note – children are not allowed in The Garden or Winning Post Enclosures – this is where the grown ups let their hair down!

Which Forms of Payment Do You Accept?

We’re cashless (apart from the bookmakers) For all your drinks and tasty nibbles, we accept all major debit/credit cards and Apple/Android Pay. For placing bets, cash can be used with our on-course bookmakers.

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