The 2019 racing season starts with the prestigious Boodles May Festival which takes place over 3 days and kick-starts the racing calendar in style.
Wednesday 8th May - City Day
Top-class contenders will go head to head over seven races - expect high-calibre racing and plenty of thrills.
First race: 1.50pm
Last race: 5.05pm
Thursday 9th May - Ladies Day
It's the day to see and be seen with hot competition both on and off the track - competitive handicaps and top-class Group races combined with the Best Dressed competition.
First race: 1.50pm
Last race: 5.05pm
Friday 10th May - Chester Cup Day
The final day of the Boodles May Festival culminates with the highest profile race of the three days, the Chester Cup - the most valuable race in Chester’s calendar of fixtures.