The 14 days of racing at Chester offer a broad scope of opportunity with races ranging from Group races through to Class 5 handicaps. From the famous May Festival through to our final meeting, the Summer Finale, we pride ourselves on offering all our visitors, be they human or equine, the best possible facilities.
The May Festival will also see the completion of some major development work at Chester which includes the new Restaurant 1539, with a panoramic view of the course and also a new Owners & Trainers Pavilion, which looks onto the Pre-Parade ring.
On the racing front, we welcome a new 7 furlong Listed race to our July Meeting. Last year´s May Festival attracted some fantastic horses and we hope that this year, we will again attract the same high calibre of horses, in particular in supporting the Group 3 Dee Stakes and MBNA Europe Bank Chester Vase; our premier Derby trials.
The riverside stable complex built in 2006 has been a great success providing some of the very best facilities for horses, stable staff and veterinary officers in the country. The yard provides 138 stables, a further 5 larger boxes have been built for veterinary treatment. In addition there are 9 wash down bays. The stables also have; a canteen, a toilet and shower block, a drying room and new tack boxes to support the hard work of the stables staff.
We look forward to welcoming you during our racing season as an owner, trainer or racegoer and would like to take the opportunity to wish you a successful season.
Should you have any queries, you will find all contact details
below:
Richard Thomas: Chief Executive – 01244 304 602
Alex Jarvis: PA to the Chief Executive – 01244 304 602 – ajarvis@chester-races.com
Jeannie Chantler: General Manager, Bangor-on-Dee Races - jchantler@chester-races.co.uk
Hilary Orton: Chester Racecourse Box Office Manager – 01244 304 610 – horton@chester-races.com
Ed Gretton: Clerk of the Course – 07855 807 718 – egretton@chester-races.com
Melanie Simm: Sponsorship Manager / Polo enquiries – 01244 304 615 - msimm@chester-races.com
Katie Armitage / Kirsty Potempa / Sarah Oldroyd: Hospitality enquiries – 01244 304 631
CHESTER RACECOURSE A-Z
BADGES
The PASS system at Chester Racecourse is operated from the dedicated Owners & Trainers entrance. For horses declared at the final declaration stage, owners are entitled to 4 badges per horse, partnerships and syndicates to 6. Additional badges can sometimes be purchased in advance by phoning Alex Jarvis, O&T Liaison, on 07XXXXXXXXX.
CAR PARKING
A designated Owners & Trainers car park is available
on all race days in two areas, as marked on the racecourse
map below. Please bring the car park label that will be issued
to you after the 5-day entry stage prior to the meeting you
are attending. Members of the Press may also use this
car park provided they have the correct RCA car park pass.
CHILDREN
Children accompanied by an adult, below of the age of 16 are admitted free of charge to all stands and enclosures for all fixtures. In accordance with the Jockey Club rules, no child under the age of 12, is allowed in the Parade Ring at any time.
GOING REPORTS
For all information regarding the going and up-to-date
local weather conditions, please phone Ed Gretton, Clerk of
the Course, on 07855 807718. This information can also
be found at www.chester-races.com or
by phoning the main switchboard on 01244 304600.
HELICOPTERS
Helicopter / light aircraft landing facilities are available
by prior arrangement with Chester Race Company and with Air
Traffic Control.Telephone 01244 522 012/3. Helicopters are
not allowed to land on the course on either Roman Day or Family Funday.
HOSPITALITY
If you are interested in hospitality at Chester Racecourse,
please contact Katie Hughes on 01244 304 631. We will
be happy to help you organise the perfect day at the races.
HOTELS
We are delighted to offer accommodation in Chester
Racecourse’s on-site hotel -The Express by Holiday Inn.
For availability and to book please ring 01244 327900.
OWNERS´ & TRAINERS´ PAVILION, LUNCHEON AND VIEWING
The new Pavilion has been built during the close season and offers our Owners and Trainers a brand new Bar & Restaurant over-looking the Pre-Parade Ring in the centre of the course.
For the first time, Owners will be offered a complimentary meal at Chester on racedays within the Owners & Trainers Pavilion. Owners can only book their 2-course buffet lunch in the O&T Pavilion in advance. Each horse is allotted 4 complimentary vouchers with the option to purchase further meals at a heavily-discounted price available. Vouchers should be purchased in advance by phoning Alex Jarvis, O&T Liaison, on 07XXXXXXXXX
Complimentary tea and coffee will also be available throughout the day in the O&T Pavilion.
A section of seating for the sole use of Owners & Trainers is situated in seat blocks A & B of the County Stand. In addition, the Press Room roof is also available as a viewing platform.
OVERSEAS RUNNERS
Runners from abroad are actively encouraged. Any
enquiries should be directed to the Clerk of the Course, Ed
Gretton on + 44 (0) 7855 807 718 or egretton@chester-races.com
RESTAURANTS
For all of our meetings, there are a range of restaurants around the racecourse that can be booked in advance apart from the complimentary offering in the new and exclusive Owners and Trainers Pavilion.
RACECOURSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
We wish to provide the best possible facilities for our Owners. A full list of the services we provide is included on the ROA "Perfect Day" website. Members of the ROA, who are part of the ROA Owners´ Badge Scheme, are allowed free entry into the course on the following racedays:
- Tuesday 10th June (Eve)
- Sunday 3rd August
- Thursday 21st August (Eve)
- Friday 29th August
STABLE STAFF
Chester Racecourse recognises the huge part that the stable staff play in putting the "racing show" on the road. Details of our Stable Staff charter are outlined below. In 2008, we will be providing a free meal and soft drink for all stable staff working on racedays:
- Overnight accommodation in the Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse with complimentary continental breakfast
- Use of the hotel lounge during the day, with Sky TV and sofas, and free tea & coffee
- The Old Port Bistro - located at the stable yard - again with free tea & coffee at all times
- Each member of staff is entitled to a free MEAL and SOFT DRINK from the Bistro (vouchers with Stable Manager)
- Toilets and Shower facilities at the stable yard
- Secure lockers for kit during the day - please see Stable Manager
All queries relating to the ROA and stable staff should be addressed to Ed Gretton on 07855 807718.
DRESS CODE
Racegoers in the Leverhulme and County Stand and in all hospitality and restaurant facilities, are required to observe a strict dress code. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit jacket, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. The Racecourse reserves the right to prohibit racegoers who are incorrectly dressed from entering the County Stand. |
