Experience the magic of the Boodles May Festival 2026. Three exhilarating days of racing from 6th – 8th May 2026 at Chester Racecourse.
Trials Day – witness tomorrow’s stars take to the track.
Ladies Day – celebrate style, fashion, and excitement.
Ladbrokes Chester Cup Day – be part of racing history.
Make the festival truly special with our exclusive hospitality packages, offering gourmet dining, premium views, and an unforgettable racing experience.
For Grace. For Glory.
World’s Oldest Racecourse in Operation.
ROA Large Racecourse of the Year Gold Standard Winner 480 Years in The Making.
For Grace & For Glory. The Boodles May Festival consist of three consecutive race meetings.
The prestigious Boodles May Festival sees the highest profile and most valuable race of our season take place, the historic Tote Chester Cup.
It's one of the most historic handicap races of the season, having first been established in 1824 and has been a major race ever since.
Chester Cup day is the biggest fixture of Chester's racing calendar.
The three day May Festival is the original and best race fixtures at Chester. An experience not to be missed.