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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

    • August

      Sunday 3

      Sunday Funday

      Thursday 21

      Gents' Evening

      Friday 29

      August Festival

      Saturday 30

      betterbetcorbett Day

    • September

      Saturday 13

      Dee Festival

      Saturday 27

      Summer Finale

    Aintree Fixtures

    • November

      Sunday 23

      Becher Chase Day, as part of the North West Masters

      Tuesday 25

      Saturday Meeting

    • October

      Sunday 26

      Sunday Meeting

    Haydock Fixtures

    • August

      Friday 1

      Abacus Securities Ladies Evening

      Thursday 7

      Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Raceday

      Friday 8

      Ladies Evening

      Saturday 9

      totesport Rose of Lancaster Raceday

    • September

      Saturday 6

      Betfred Sprint Cup Raceday

      Tuesday 16

      Princes Trust Raceday

      Friday 26

      Vale UK Raceday

      Sunday 28

      Lester Piggott Handicap

    • November

      Thursday 6

      Racing Welfare Raceday

      Saturday 22

      The Northwest Masters Betfair Chase

    • December

      Saturday 20

      Sodexho Prestige Tommy Whittle Chase

      Tuesday 30

      The Last Fling Chase

    Bangor On Dee Fixtures

    • August

      Friday 1

      Ladies' Day (Friday)

      Saturday 16

      Wrexham Raceday (Saturday)

    • September

      Friday 12

      Dee Festival (Friday)

    • October

      Saturday 11

      totesport Day (Saturday)

    • November

      Wednesday 12

      November Meeting

    • December

      Wednesday 17

      Christmas Party Time

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