If you want to know when all the action takes place at Chester Races this year then we have all the details you need.

The Boodles May Festival will bring the curtain up on the 2018 season at the Roodee on Wednesday, May 9. Ladies Day is on Thursday (May 10) and this year 188BET Chester Cup day takes place on Friday, may 11.

Chester Racecourse said: “Chester’s season begins with the inaugural May Festival (over three days) on Wednesday, May 9.

“Renowned for its electric atmosphere, thrilling racing schedule and stylish crowd, the May Festival has long been a favourite among racegoers.

“Attracting crowds of enthusiastic racing fans and those looking to up the style stakes, racegoers flock from around the country to witness history unfold before their eyes across this three-day event.”

Chester Races Roman Day 2017

The full 2018 Chester Racecourse fixture list:

May 9,10 and 11 (Wednesday to Friday) - Boodles May Festival

May 26 (Saturday) - Roman Day

June 16 (Saturday) - Halewood Summer Saturday

June 29 (Friday) - Ladies Evening

June 30 (Saturday) - Summer Festival

July 13 (Friday) - Ladies & Gents Evening

July 14 (Saturday) - City Plate Day

July 28 (Saturday) - Midsummer Meeting

August 5 (Sunday) - Family Fun Day

September 1 (Saturday) - Ladies Day

September 14 and 15 (Friday and Saturday) - Autumn Festival

September 29 (Saturday) - Season Finale

Tickets, badges and a strictly limited number of hospitality packages for the Boodles May Festival, as well as all remaining fixtures in the 2018 Chester season are available to buy online at chester-races.com