Chester Racecard - Thursday 5th May

CHAIR’S WELCOME WELCOME TO DAY TWO OF THE 2022 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - LADIES DAY Good afternoon, Welcome back to the second day of our world-famous Boodles May Festival, Ladies Day! Today we celebrate not only the renowned races taking place, but also the innovative fashions that are championed by the racing industry and its patrons.

Today we enjoy 7 races on the race card. The day’s excitement is set to begin at 1:30pm with The ICM Stellar Sports Handicap Stakes. The day will then reach its peak at 3:10pm with The Tote.co.uk Proud to Support Chester Racecourse Ormonde Stakes offering a prize of £111,000. Finally, the penultimate day of the Boodles May Festival will close with The Roofing Consultants Group Handicap Stakes at 4:50pm.

I’d like to extend thanks to today’s sponsors. Our title sponsor, Boodles, a renowned jeweller with an iconic history in the North West and whose partnership with Chester Racecourse has been celebrated for years. The official partner for Ladies Day, Homeserve, a familiar nationwide provider of repair services who have become a household name. Deepbridge, a thriving investment business whose roots in Chester continue to be their foundation. ICM Stellar Sports, a globally successful brand of sports representatives. The TOTE, who can be found across the racecourse providing their gaming services. The European Breeders Fund whose contribution to the British racing industry is invaluable. Finally, the Roofing Consultants Group who provide roofing services in every major city in the country. All of us at Chester Racecourse are grateful for your continued support.

We next race tomorrow, when the final day of the Boodles May Festival will conclude the festival’s racing fixtures. The TOTE Chester Cup Day is sure to be an unmissable occasion and I hope you’ll be in attendance to celebrate the return of the Boodles May Festival in true Chester style.

Ian O’Doherty Chair 3