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    Under starters orders and they're off! Chester is spoilt for choice when it comes to horse racing.

    In the heart of Chester is the oldest racecourse in the country. This one mile round racecourse provides spectacular viewing and an amazing atmosphere. A definite must if you are in the city on a race day.

    Within easy reach are the racecourses of Aintree, home of the Grand National, Haydock Park, and Bangor on Dee.

    Check out the race dates and get under starters orders just click for more information.

    Chester Fixtures

    • July

      Friday 10

      Ladies and Gents Evening (Evening)

      Saturday 11

      Totesport Day

    • August

      Sunday 2

      Family Fun Day

      Friday 21

      Summer Festival

      Saturday 22

      Corbettsport.com Day

    • September

      Saturday 12

      Dee Festival

      Saturday 26

      Autumn Finale

    Aintree Fixtures

    • October

      Saturday 24

      Jump season returns

      Sunday 25

      Family Fun Day

    • November

      Sunday 22

      Totesport Becher Chase Day

    Haydock Fixtures

    • July

      Thursday 2

      Glass Times Raceday

      Friday 3

      Ladies Night (Evening)

      Saturday 4

      Bet 365 Lancashire Oaks, Bet 365 Old Newton Cup

      Friday 17

      (Day)

      Saturday 18

      Music Night (Evening)

      Friday 31

      Ladies Night (Evening)

    • August

      Thursday 6

      (Day)

      Friday 7

      Ladies Night (Evening)

      Saturday 8

      Totepool Rose of Lancaster Stakes

    • September

      Saturday 5

      Betfred - Sprint Cup, Old Borough Cup, Superior Mile

      Tuesday 15

      Prince's Trust Raceday

      Friday 25

      (Day)

      Saturday 26

      Lester Piggot t Handicap

    • October

      Wednesday 28

      (Day)

    • November

      Thursday 5

      Racing Welfare Raceday

      Saturday 21

      Betfair - Chase, Handicap Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle

    • December

      Saturday 19

      Tommy Whittle Chase

      Wednesday 30

      The Last Fling Chase

    Bangor On Dee Fixtures

    • July

      Tuesday 21

      Family Fun Day (Evening)

      Friday 31

      Ladies Day

    • August

      Saturday 15

      Wrexham Race Day

    • September

      Friday 11

      Dee Festival

    • October

      Saturday 10

      Totesport Day

    • November

      Wednesday 11

      (Day)

    • December

      Wednesday 16

      (Day)

      Tuesday 22

      Christmas Party Time

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