horses, the jockeys, not to mention the
race-goers’ outfits and the stage is set for the
first race of the season. Part of the three day
May Festival, the Totesport Cup Day features
the Lily Agnes Stakes followed later in the day
by the historic totesport.com Chester Cup.
Coutts International Polo Weekend
Friday 29th – Saturday 30th May
Chester Racecourse Polo Club is firmly
established on the British circuit and is one of
the premier social events in the North West.
Polo at Chester is played on the historic
Roodee, the perfect place to watch one of the
world’s most exciting sports.
Packages from £35pp + VAT.
Show Jumping:
Celebrating Chester Racecourse &
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July
T_his three day show jumping spectacular will
150 years of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
see current and future Olympic stars compete at
the historic Roodee and will include a
significant Horse of the Year qualifier, as well as
Whether entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion, a day at the
the lead, T_he British Masters Invitational.
races is the perfect escape. Guests come back to Chester and Bangor-on-Dee
Packages from £35pp + VAT.
Racecourses year after year, indulging in the sport, champagne and fine food
Bangor on Dee Highlights
Chester’s sister course is celebrating its 150th
Private Facilities and Packages
T_he Final Furlong is an all-inclusive restaurant
anniversary so, 2009 is a very important year for
Guest Facilities at Chester Racecourse are
located in the tented village near the Festival
this racecourse. On February 25th 1859 the
catered towards the more discerning race-goers.
Chalets which gives you access to the running
first Steeplechase meeting took place at the
Private Boxes are available in the County and
rail. T_he Turf Restaurant is situated on the
course, here are some of this season’s highlights:
Leverhulme Stands with elegant décor and their
ground floor of the racecourse’s premier
own private balcony creating the perfect
enclosure, the County Stand, and is the perfect
May Meeting: Saturday 16th May
location to entertain. T_he Trackside Festival
setting for an intimate dining experience. T_he
T_his popular fixture marks the end of the series
Chalets bring you so close to the racing action
Roodee Bar & Grill is a very popular choice and
of five hunter chases hosted at Bangor-on-Dee
that you can literally feel the earth move as the
advance booking is highly recommended.
during the spring with the North West Area
horses come thundering past. T_he Paddock
Restaurant 1539 is the latest restaurant at the
Point to Point Final.
Suites are perfectly situated overlooking the
racecourse having opened in April 2008.
Ladies Day: Friday 31st July
Parade Ring which means that you can dine in
Named after the year racing first took place at
Race-goers at Bangor-on-Dee have fun dressing
your own private suite, relax on your private
Chester, 1539, which is open all year round,
to impress at Ladies’ Day with the annual ‘Best
patio or join the crowds that gather around the
offers contemporary British cooking with a
Dressed Lady’ competition attracting many
parade ring.
focus on local produce and offers exceptional
Packages for these facilities range from the Classic,
panoramic views of the racing action from its
glamorous racegoers.
£176, to the Prestige package, £272. With each
large window area.
Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY
package is a specially tailored menu and drinks or
Tel: 01244 304 610 www.chester-races.co.uk
bar selection
Chester Highlights
Bangor on Dee Racecourse, Wrexham LL13 0DA
Fine Dining
May Festival: Wednesday 6th – Tel: 01978 780 323
Chester has a fine selection of on-course
Totesport Cup Day
www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk
restaurants which cater for all requirements.
Months have been spent preparing the turf, the
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