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Racecourse Awarded Gold Standard Status by ROA thumbnail image Racecourse Awarded Gold Standard Status by ROA 19 February 2024

Chester Racecourse is delighted to have again been awarded Gold Standard status by the Racehorse Owners Association, as part of the ROA Accreditation Scheme for 2023.

Craig Charles to DJ at Soul Sunset Racing in July thumbnail image Craig Charles to DJ at Soul Sunset Racing in July 1 February 2024

Chester Racecourse is excited to announce that Craig Charles will take to the decks and DJ at Soul Sunset Racing on Saturday 13 July.

Seat Unique Partners with Chester Racecourse to Elevate Racedays thumbnail image Seat Unique Partners with Chester Racecourse to Elevate Racedays 31 January 2024

Seat Unique, the leading provider of premium tickets and experiences for live music, sports, and cultural events, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Chester Racecourse through a multi-year agreement.

Chester Racecourse Named One of Top 10 Racecourses For Raceday Experience in England and Wales thumbnail image Chester Racecourse Named One of Top 10 Racecourses For Raceday Experience in England and Wales 24 January 2024

Chester Racecourse has been named one of the top 10 racecourses for raceday experience in England and Wales, courtesy of The Racecourse Association’s Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme.

Tickets For 2024 Race Days Now On Sale thumbnail image Tickets For 2024 Race Days Now On Sale 16 November 2023

Race days and themes for 2024 at Chester Racecourse have now been announced, with tickets and hospitality on sale for 15 exciting fixtures between May and September.

Everything You Need To Know: The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza thumbnail image Everything You Need To Know: The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza 3 November 2023

Find out everything you need to know ahead of the illuminating return of The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza at Chester Racecourse on Saturday (4 November).

Chester Racecourse Up For Two Accolades at the 2023 RCA Showcase Awards thumbnail image Chester Racecourse Up For Two Accolades at the 2023 RCA Showcase Awards 16 October 2023

Chester Racecourse has been announced as a Finalist in two categories at this year’s Racecourse Association (RCA) Showcase Awards.

Racing Abandoned – Season Finale thumbnail image Racing Abandoned – Season Finale 13 October 2023

We are sorry to confirm that following an inspection of the track, racing tomorrow (Season Finale, Saturday 14 October) has been abandoned due to waterlogged ground and the forecast of further showers over the next 24 hours.

2024 Fixture Dates Announced thumbnail image 2024 Fixture Dates Announced 10 October 2023

The 2024 fixture list for racedays at Chester Racecourse has now been announced.

The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza Returns on Saturday 4 November thumbnail image The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza Returns on Saturday 4 November 29 September 2023

The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza returns to illuminate the night sky at Chester Racecourse on Saturday 4 November.

Chester Racecourse Announces Oktoberfest Themed Raceday thumbnail image Chester Racecourse Announces Oktoberfest Themed Raceday 4 September 2023

Oktoberfest is coming to Chester Racecourse, with the world-renowned celebration of Bavarian culture providing a specially themed twist to raceday on Saturday 30 September.

Jordan North DJ Set Rounds off Fabulous Ladies Day Fixture thumbnail image Jordan North DJ Set Rounds off Fabulous Ladies Day Fixture 2 September 2023

Radio 1’s Jordan North played out an energetic DJ set to round off an amazing raceday experience on Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse.

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