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Chester Racecourse launches 2025 style guide in collaboration with Cheshire Oaks thumbnail image

Chester Racecourse launches 2025 style guide in collaboration with Cheshire Oaks 11 April 2025

Chester Racecourse has teamed up with official Style Partner of the Boodles May Festival, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, to launch a fresh new style guide for 2025, providing racegoers with inspiration, and an opportunity to win coveted prizes.

NOTABLE NAMES, IN BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY, ENTERED IN THE CHESTER CUP thumbnail image

NOTABLE NAMES, IN BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY, ENTERED IN THE CHESTER CUP 11 April 2025

Cheltenham Festival thirds East India Dock and Liam Swagger head a team of six possible runners for rising star James Owen in the £170,000 Ladbrokes Chester Cup, entries for which closed today.

Chester Racecourse sets its sights on second world record with biggest ever fascinator thumbnail image

Chester Racecourse sets its sights on second world record with biggest ever fascinator 9 April 2025

A talented milliner from Liverpool is set to help Chester Racecourse to set the world record for the largest ever fascinator to be made, ahead of the upcoming Boodles May Festival.

Hold your horses! Chester Racecourse launches new Global Horse Racing Authority…with a pantomime twist thumbnail image

Hold your horses! Chester Racecourse launches new Global Horse Racing Authority…with a pantomime twist 1 April 2025

Oh no, they didn’t! Oh yes, they did! Chester Racecourse has today (1 April 2025) announced the launch of the Global Pantomime Horse Racing Authority (GPHRA).

Ladbrokes Returns to Chester Racecourse with New Three-Year Partnership thumbnail image

Ladbrokes Returns to Chester Racecourse with New Three-Year Partnership 27 March 2025

Chester Racecourse is delighted to announce a landmark three-year partnership with Ladbrokes, marking a strategic strengthening of the bookmaker’s horseracing sponsorship portfolio.

Eloise Quayle Appointed as Clerk of the Course at Chester Racecourse thumbnail image

Eloise Quayle Appointed as Clerk of the Course at Chester Racecourse 3 March 2025

Chester Racecourse is delighted to announce the appointment of Eloise Quayle as the new Clerk of the Course. Eloise takes over from Andrew Tulloch and will officially join the team in the lead-up to the Boodles May Festival.

Raceday Experience Scores Increase as 2024’s Leading Racecourses Confirmed thumbnail image

Raceday Experience Scores Increase as 2024’s Leading Racecourses Confirmed 24 February 2025

The racecourses offering Britain’s highest-rated customer experience in 2024 have been confirmed by The AA as results of the Racecourse Association’s annual Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme (QARS) are published.

Chester Race Company Appoints Industry Leader Julie Harrington as Non-Executive Director thumbnail image

Chester Race Company Appoints Industry Leader Julie Harrington as Non-Executive Director 17 February 2025

Oxford Natural Helps Racegoers Get Race Day Ready for the 2025 Boodles May Festival 7 February 2025

Chester Racecourse is delighted to welcome Oxford Natural as a contributor partner for the 2025 Boodles May Festival, with a key focus on helping racegoers feel and look their best for the event.

Chester Racecourse Announces Sensational Summer Line-Up of Music and Racing! thumbnail image

Chester Racecourse Announces Sensational Summer Line-Up of Music and Racing! 31 January 2025

The iconic Chester Racecourse – the oldest racecourse in the world – has today announced a new and bespoke addition to its racing calendar for this year.

Chester Race Company Submits Planning Application for First Phase of Strategic Development Plan at Chester Racecourse thumbnail image

Chester Race Company Submits Planning Application for First Phase of Strategic Development Plan at Chester Racecourse 18 December 2024

Chester Race Company has submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council a planning application for the first phase of its ambitious 15-year development plan.

Tickets for 2025 Chester Racecourse Fixtures Now On Sale thumbnail image

Tickets for 2025 Chester Racecourse Fixtures Now On Sale 31 October 2024

Tickets are now on sale for Chester Racecourse’s 2025 season, with an exciting line-up of 15 race days offering experiences for everyone from dedicated racing fans to newcomers looking for a unique day out.

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