The countdown is on to the start of Chester Races 2016 season.

This year's racegoers can look forward to a number of improvements at the course, including a brand new ticketed enclosure, The Winning Post complete with a sleek contemporary canopy running 26 metres along the length of the racetrack.

Chester Racecourse 2016 Fixtures:

Boodles May Festival: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 4-6

Roman Day: Saturday, May 28

Halewood International Day: Saturday, June 11

Ladies Evening: Friday, June 24

Matthew Clark Midsummer Meeting: Saturday, June 25

Ladies and Gents Evening: Friday, July 8

Corbettsports City Plate Day: Saturday, July 9

Stella Artois Summer Festival: Saturday, July 23

Family Fun Day: Sunday, July 31

Echo Falls Ladies Day: Saturday, August 20

Autumn Festival: Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10

Golden Square Shopping Centre Season Finale: Saturday, September 24

Tickets for all meetings are now on sale at www.chester-races.co.uk/events