OFFICIALS AT CHESTER RACECOURSE Chief Executive: Richard Thomas Clerk of the Course: Ed Gretton
Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse in Britain, is located approximately 207 miles from London, 91 miles from Birmingham, 19 miles from Liverpool and 40 miles from Manchester.
HOW TO GET TO CHESTER RACECOURSE
By road: The M53, M56, M6 and A483 are all in close proximity to Chester providing excellent links from Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and the south of England. The Racecourse is signed from all the major routes into Chester on racedays.
By rail: Euston to Chester General. The train station is an easy 20-30 minutes walk from the Racecourse through Chester city centre. There is also a bus service available on race days.
By air: The nearest airport with helicopter and light aircraft landing facilities is Hawarden airport, Deeside. Helicopter landing is permitted at the Racecourse by prior arrangement.
ADMISSION TO CHESTER RACECOURSE
Ticket Prices & Badges: vary based on the meeting. Open Course £10-£12. County Concourse £30-£35 Accompanied children aged under 16 are admitted free. Car Parking: on the Open Course and only for cars with a car pass. Car passes can be purchased in advance from the ticket office or from pay lane booths on race days. Car passes range from £8 to £11 depending on the race meeting.
LEADING TRAINERS / JOCKEYS AT CHESTER RACECOURSE
Trainers : B W Hills, P D Evans, W M Brisbourne Jockeys : F Norton, P Hanagan
Saturday, 16 August 2014 - THE STELLA ARTOIS SUMMER FESTIVAL - First Race 14:00pm
Saturday, 30 August 2014 - First Race 14:20pm
Friday, 12 September 2014 - First Race 14:00pm
Saturday, 13 September 2014 - THE BETFAIR AUTUMN FESTIVAL - First Race 13:50pm
Saturday, 27 September 2014 - CHESTER FINALE - First Race 13:55pm
Flat: Chester Racecourse is a circular, left-handed course of 1 mile and 73 yards. The Chester Cup Course is 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 147 yards. The Dee Stakes course is 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 75 yards. The Ormonde Course is 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 89 yards. The Chester Vase course is 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 66 yards. The Chester Oaks course is 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 79 yards.
Draw Advantage: low draw favoured in most races.
Chester Racecourse factsheet 2014 Details of horse racing course at Chester