Chester Racing Tips

Despite being among the oldest courses in England, the Chester racecourse is still operational today. It is thriving and home to numerous notable racing events. It is located in Chester on the banks of the River Dee, which gives it some incredible features.

Chester Horse Racing Tips

The following table will show our tips from Chester when there are scheduled races there.

No racing at Chester today. Our tips for each race appear here on race days, and you can see our previous tips below.

Our previous Chester tips

Our selection for every race at recent Chester meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.

Sat, 19 September 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
14:00	Impulsive SpiritVault Money EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	J F EganDavid Evans
14:35	Somers IslesJohn Smith's Nursery Handicap	P J McDonaldAndrew Balding
15:10	Patagonia GirlDestination2 Selling Stakes	Jason WatsonHugo Palmer
15:46	KirkdaleKidsbank Chester Handicap	P J McDonaldEdward Bethell
16:17	Over SpicedHalliwell Jones Handicap	Ashley LewisGrace Harris
16:52	VidmiyrStyle Joinery Handicap	William PyleJennie Candlish
17:25	Spartan TimesLord Mayor's Spooktacular Fireworks Apprentice Handicap	William PyleJennie Candlish

Sat, 12 September 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:30	Dubai HonourVirgin Bet Stand Cup Stakes (Listed Race)	Cieren FallonWilliam Haggas
14:05	Holy SeeVirgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Watergate Cup (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)	Oisin OrrWilliam Durkan
14:40	National PrideBritish Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (EBF Qual') (GBB Race)	Cieren FallonWilliam Haggas
15:20	This MomentH.R. Owen Lotus Manchester Nursery Handicap	Grace McEnteeGeorge Boughey
15:50	ImpartialityVirgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Shane GrayPhillip Makin
16:30	Tele RedLee Martin 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap (Div I)	Shane GrayK R Burke
17:10	Crazee IconLee Martin 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap (Div II)	Callum HutchinsonAndrew Balding
17:42	LokiJohn Smith's Jump Jockeys Challenge Handicap (To Be Ridden By Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPlus)	Toby WynneOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fri, 11 September 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:37	He's ReadytorumbleNeaves & Co EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual') (GBB)	Edward GreatrexJack Channon
14:12	DovecoteVirgin Bet A Good Bet Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)	Edward GreatrexRalph Beckett
14:47	Chilly BreezeHRS Cladding Handicap	Edward GreatrexIan Williams
15:17	Baker BlueVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap	Edward GreatrexDylan Cunha
15:53	Two CommandersTMT Group Handicap	Oisin OrrEdward Bethell
16:28	Sugar SugarVirgin Bet Daily Extra Places Fillies' Handicap	George BassJack Channon
17:03	Cascade HallInkerman London Apprentice Handicap	Lauren YoungJim Goldie

Sat, 22 August 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
14:05	AsukaVirgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap	Billy LoughnaneGeorge Boughey
14:40	Fantasy WorldVirgin Bet Chester Stakes (Listed Race)	Rob HornbyAndrew Balding
15:15	NicelyPowells Jewellery EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)	Hector CrouchKevin Philippart De Foy
15:50	Lady Of HayBritish Stallion Stud EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Jason WatsonAndrew Balding
16:25	Alfa DuplicateKore Systems Handicap	Billy LoughnaneIvan Furtado
17:00	Station XPowells Jewellery Handicap	Paul MulrennanBryan Smart
17:35	CranachanCelebrate National Racehorse Week Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Hector CrouchRalph Beckett

Sun, 2 August 20266 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
14:10	Level LookRadnor Hills Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding
14:45	Pure GritBritish Stallion Studs EBF "Confined" Maiden Stakes (Three Runs Or Less) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)	Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding
15:20	LifeplanQueensferry Stakes (Listed Race)	Zak WheatleyDeclan Carroll
15:52	Power FizzDisney's High School Musical At Lowry Handicap	Cieren FallonWilliam Haggas
16:22	Alpha CaptureJ20 Classified Claiming Stakes	Kevin StottRoger Fell
16:52	Cape FearTom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding

Sat, 25 July 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:53	OttomanMidsummer Meeting Handicap	David ProbertOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
14:28	Highland OllyTom Jones Live On 14th August Handicap	Alistair RawlinsonGrant Tuer
15:10	VelociraptorIRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)	David ProbertHugo Palmer
15:48	Calico BlueWilson Family Handicap	Ray DawsonRoger Varian
16:23	Secret MistralHorseradish Catering & Events Handicap	Myla CoppinsTony Carroll
16:58	Seven SistersJohn Smith's Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Edward GreatrexRalph Beckett
17:33	J StreetFamily Fun Day On 2nd August Handicap	Oliver StammersMichael & David Easterby

Sat, 11 July 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:35	Dream VegaExcell Supply Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)	Ashley LewisEd Walker
14:10	Alfa DuplicateJohn Smith's Handicap	Sean D BowenIvan Furtado
14:45	Percy's LadTom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (Div I)	Edward GreatrexDaniel & Claire Kubler
15:18	Crazee IconTom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (Div II)	Jason WatsonAndrew Balding
15:52	Witness StandRaymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes (Listed Race)	Jack DoughtyDr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
16:24	Kind TouchExcell Supply Handicap	Harry RussellRichard & Peter Fahey
17:00	Nibras GoldMinuty, The Spirit Of Saint-Tropez Handicap	Harry DaviesJames Owen
17:32	VenezuelanBootleg Beatles Live At Chester Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Zoe LewisGary Hanmer

Fri, 10 July 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:15	Eighth ImmortalExcell Supply EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive)	Rossa RyanJack Jones
17:50	CrownrightMoxy Chester EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)	Rossa RyanRalph Beckett
18:25	Cash CoveCAA Stellar Nursery Handicap	Jason HartCharlie Johnston
19:00	InfraadESL Export Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Harry DaviesWilliam Haggas
19:35	RosenpurJohn Smith's Handicap	Jason HartJennie Candlish
20:12	Berkshire BoomFired Up Tess Handicap (Div I)	P J McDonaldAndrew Balding
20:50	Pearly SquirrelFired Up Tess Handicap (Div II)	Ashley LewisDavid Loughnane

Sat, 27 June 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
14:02	Stardom GloryLaurent-Perrier EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)	David ProbertHugo Palmer
14:32	Eagle BayAbsolut Tabasco Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Sean D BowenHarriet Bethell
15:03	Dark ThirtyManor Car Hire Handicap	Jason HartJohn & Sean Quinn
15:33	BellarchiQueen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race)	Joanna MasonGrant Tuer
16:10	Cool MollyKatie O'Brien's Irish Taverns Handicap	David ProbertOllie Sangster
16:45	LikealotCastillo De Ibiza EBF Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Edward GreatrexRalph Beckett
17:20	Solar PassRoxy Ball Room Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Jason WatsonAndrew Balding
17:50	Relentless HeroSchweppes Cherry Pepper Handicap	Jason WatsonAndrew Balding

Sat, 13 June 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:35	Bolo NeighsSaturday Social Handicap	Edward GreatrexRalph Beckett
14:10	StartledLadbrokes Get More With Racing Bet Builder Handicap	Luke MorrisRichard Hughes
14:47	Dream On KentOpera Grill Chester Selling Stakes	P J McDonaldDavid Evans
15:23	UltrasoulColette, Lynn And Rachel's 50th Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Robbie DowneyRoger Varian
16:00	RosenpurJohn Smith's Handicap	George WoodJennie Candlish
16:37	Cascade HallRoodee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Amie WaughJim Goldie
17:12	Newtown DukeSummer Saturday On 27th June Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Ryan KavanaghIan Williams

Fri, 12 June 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:30	Lord CapuletAllington Hughes Law Bicentenary Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Special Rider Conditions)	Mr Henry CallanKevin Ryan
14:02	Lady BranksomeJuddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual) (GBB/IRE Incentive)	Jason HartMichael Bell
14:37	MorbehDanny And Harriett Birthday Bash Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Cieren FallonRoger Varian
15:12	Crazee IconAllington Hughes Law Handicap (Div I)	Jason WatsonAndrew Balding
15:47	Miss Lady GraceAllington Hughes Law Handicap (Div II)	Alexandra EganDan Horsford
16:20	QuebellaChester Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Jamie SpencerOwen Burrows
16:55	Dolos DreamAllington Hughes 200 Year Anniversary Celebrations Handicap	Jason HartIvan Furtado
17:28	CoolreeTom Jones At Chester Racecourse Handicap	Oisin OrrSam England

Sat, 30 May 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:15	Town QueenChester Roman Day Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)	Pierre-Louis JaminK R Burke
13:50	Pure GritBritish Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding
14:20	FurturraKingkabs Selling Stakes	Oisin MurphyTim Easterby
14:53	BelievitanducanLouise Keegan Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Billy LoughnaneAlan King
15:30	Roman DragonVirgin Bet Handicap	Oisin MurphyHugo Palmer
16:05	ChamponieJohn Smith's Fillies' Handicap	Billy LoughnaneGeorge Boughey
16:38	MayaadaGeneral Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Pierre-Louis JaminOllie Sangster

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Chester racecourse history

The history of Chester racing dates back to 1539 when King Henry VII was the king of England. The organizers launched some of its oldest festivals, such as the May festival, in 1776. In 1824, the management introduced the Tradesmen’s Cup, which is today referred to as the Chester Cup.

Although many races have taken place on this course since 1539, it has not always been smooth sailing. For instance, in the 1800s, England was marred by Puritanism and civil wars. Due to this, the management had to cancel a handful of races. Flooding and strikes also interfered with races that were set to take place on these grounds.

Rumours circulated in the 1760s that the racecourse’s owners would build a state-of-the-art grandstand. Today, there are no doubts, as the top weather grandstand was built.

The first grandstand at Chester, as described in history books, was built in 1819. The public contributed money to the construction. Unfortunately, this stand was only for a few select wealthy racegoers. In 1940, the course owners built the Dee stand. Middle racegoers welcomed this stand because it was quite affordable.

In the 1900s, the Chester racecourse was not yet successful. Besides facing criticism from the clergy, who viewed horseracing as morally wrong, it also faced hostility from non-conformists. Poor management has also threatened the existence of this racecourse. Luckily, it survived all these trying times, and it is now a fan favourite today.

The Course

Flat Course

Sitting on 90 acres of land, Chester is a massive racecourse. However, compared to other racecourses, it has the shortest track. The course is about a mile long and circular.

The Chester Racecourse is a flat race arena. Although it is not the easiest racecourse for horses and jockeys due to its sharp bends, racegoers relish the experience. Its nature also makes overtaking tremendously challenging.

Chester’s main racing events

The Cheshire Oaks

The Cheshire Oaks is a hotly contested race that was introduced in 1950. It is one mile, four furlongs, and a few yards long. Winners take home the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup, named after a renowned breeder who brought some of the best horses to the race.

The Chester Cup

The Chester Cup is a left-handed flat handicap race for horses aged four and above. It is about 2 miles, 2 furlongs, and 147 yards. Originally, this event was known as the Tradesmen Cup. But in 1874, the organizers changed it to the Chester Traders Cup. Most people preferred to call it the Chester Cup, and in 1884, this became its title.

Chester Vase

The Chester Vase is a Grade 3 flat race for 3-year-old geldings and colts. It lasts 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 63 yards and takes place in Chester in May each year. It was first run in 1907.

Back then, its rules allowed horses aged three and four to participate. The race was one mile, four furlongs, and 53 yards. It has evolved over the years to be what it is today.

Dee Stakes

The Dee Stakes is another incredible horse race that takes place at the Chester Racecourse. It is a flat race for geldings and colts aged three years old. This race is 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 70 yards long.

The organizers of this race named it after River Dee. At first, it was both colts and fillies. Today, the race also acts as a trial for the famous Epsom Derby.

Ormonde Stakes

The Ormonde Stakes ranks among the notable races on the Chester Racecourse. Thousands of people follow this race across the UK. It is only open for horses aged four years and above. It is 1 mile, 5 furlongs, and 84 yards long.

The organizers of this race named it after Ormonde, a famous racehorse. Originally, the race was just five furlongs long. Today, it qualifies as a trial for the Coronation Cup. St Nicholas Abbey was the last horse to win both races in 2011.

Huxley Stakes

The Huxley Stakes is a race for horses aged four and older. It is a Group 2 race that ran over 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 70 yards. The race organisers named it after Huxley, a vibrant village in Chester. Horses that win this race get the Tradesman’s Cup.

Where to bet on Chester races

Online betting sites

The Chester races provide an opportunity for punters to bet on horses. Most online sports betting companies feature Chester races in their markets. You need to identify a reputable online betting provider to bet on these races. Ensure they offer the Chester races markets you are looking for, sign up, deposit funds, and start betting.

How to get to the Chester racing course

Those who like to watch horse racing from the stands can reach the Chester Racecourse by car, air, or train.

You can access these grounds by car through the M56, M6, M53, and A483. To navigate, use this postcode: Chester CH1 2LY.

The Chester train station is a few minutes away from the racecourse. And some taxis can take you to the grounds and back to the station.

If you are flying to the racecourse, you must call ahead and make your landing arrangements ahead of time.

Our final thoughts on Chester

If you follow the Chester races closely, you can develop a sound strategy and win regularly. Moreover, you do not have to go to the racecourse to place a bet. You can bet from the comfort of your house or through your mobile phone while on the go.

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