The Virgin Bet Autumn Festival Saturday

The Virgin Bet Autumn Festival Saturday Autumn Racing at Its Finest

Join us on Saturday 13th September as we delve into our second day of the Virgin Bet Autumn Festival.

Even though it’s the month where summer ends and autumn begins, you best believe that this raceday remains the hottest attraction in Chester. Why you ask? This fixture is one of our Premier Racedays, meaning you can witness the best that horse racing has to offer.

Schedule

Gates open

11:30 am

First race

1:35 pm

Last race

5:05 pm

The Going

Available approximately two weeks before the race day.

Weather

Available approximately two weeks before the race day.

Tickets & Packages Find your Experience

We pride ourselves on not being just a one trick pony! So let us take the reins and show you what experiences are waiting for you.

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Racecard

1:35 pm

THE BRITISH STALLIONS STUD EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

Group

Class: 2 | Age: 2

Distance

7f 1y

Prize

£30,000

2:05 pm

THE VIRGIN BET STAND CUP STAKES

Group

Class: 1 | Age: 3+

Distance

1m 4f 63y

Prize

£60,000

2:40 pm

THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING WATERGATE CUP

Group

Class: 2 | Age: 3+

Distance

1m 4f 63y

Prize

£100,000

3:25 pm

THE LOTUS MANCHESTER AT H.R. OWEN HANDICAP STAKES

Group

Class: 3 | Age: 2

Distance

5f 15y

Prize

£30,000

4:00 pm

THE LIVESCOREBET HANDICAP STAKES

Group

Class: 3 | Age: 4+

Distance

1m 2f 70y

Prize

£30,000

4:35 pm

THE HANDICAP STAKES

Group

Class: 4 | Age: 3+

Distance

7f 127y

Prize

£20,000

5:05 pm

THE JOHN SMITH'S JUMP JOCKEYS CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES

Group

Class: 4 | Age: 4+

Distance

1m 4f 63y

Prize

£20,000

Highlights

Have A Go At Being A Jockey

Get ready to unleash your inner jockey! Test your skills with our state-of-the-art equiziers, Jockey Cam Virtual Reality headsets, and challenge your strength in our grip competition for a chance to win thrilling prizes.

Something For Everyone

From our exclusive PARADE Hospitality package with a signature cocktail and a four-course fine dining menu, to relaxed picnics in the Roodee enclosure, there’s something that ticks everyone’s box.

Lead Booker Goes Free

Don’t forget – the lead book goes FREE in Roodee, Tattersalls and County Concourse enclosures when attending in a group of 10 or more.

Because let’s be honest… if you’ve managed to get 10 people together for a day at the races, you deserve a treat. Possibly a medal. Definitely a free ticket.

Raceday FAQs

Got a question about your raceday? Don’t have a MARE – just check out our handy FAQs.

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What Should I Wear?

We want you to feel fabulous in whatever you wear on a raceday but we do have certain dress codes for each enclosure. Lucky for you, we have a guide which tells you the yays or neighs!

Dress Code – Chester Racecourse

How Do The Enclosures Differ?

A relaxed family day out, a fun-filled outing with friends or a racing focussed experience – whatever you come the races for, we’ve got enclosures to suit your needs.

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.

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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Planes, trains and automobiles! Find the best way to get to Chester Racecourse.

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Don’t get lost on a raceday! Use our handy racecourse map to get from A to B.

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Find everything you need to know right here.

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Check out our policies and services available to racegoers with accessibility needs.