NewsgalleryChester Races through the yearsA look back at the Roodee in years gone byBookmarkShareNewsByCarmella de Lucia13:02, 14 APR 2016Updated09:39, 18 APR 2016Queen Elizabeth visits Chester Races circa 19661 of 9Racegoers enjoy Ladies Day in 20062 of 9A day at the races in 20103 of 9Sir John Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton, the 11th Baronet of Doddington and Lady Delves Broughton attend the first day of Chester Races, 2nd May 19394 of 9Wayne Rooney takes in the atmosphere at Chester Racecourse on May 10 2007 (Image: Getty)5 of 9Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster at Chester Races with fashion designer Coco Chanel on 1st May 19246 of 9The Cheshire Oaks race passes the main grandstand at the Roodee in May 2002. Pic: Michael Steele - Getty (Image: Getty Images)7 of 9Manchester United team mates enjoy a day at Chester Races in May 2003 (Image: ©Mirrorpix)8 of 9Manchester United footballer Michael Owen chats with Sir Alex Ferguson as they watch the racing at Chester in May 20109 of 9More OnChester Races