What's OngalleryChester Races 2017 Chester Cup DayPictures from day one of the Boodles May FestivalBookmarkShareWhat's OnBySallie EhlenSocial Media Editor & Senior Reporter13:29, 10 MAY 2017Updated13:07, 11 MAY 2017This couple enjoy the sunshine in a champagne bar at Chester Races (Image: Ian Cooper)1 of 40Dave Hoban from North Wales (left) and Kristian Evans with Marwan Koukash2 of 40This gentlemen makes the most of the great weather ahead of the racing (Image: Ian Cooper)3 of 40Lauren Kemp and Joel McCann from the Wirral (Image: Ian Cooper)4 of 40Comedian and TV Host Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine Martin arriving for the first day at the Boodles May Festival at Chester Racecourse (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)5 of 40Chester Racecourse is ready for the first day of the season - Boodles May Festival Chester Cup day (Image: Chester Racecourse)6 of 40Chris Draycott, Caroline White and James Lawson from Ellesmere Port (Image: Ian Cooper)7 of 40John Owen from Connah's Quay has visited 60 racecourses across the UK and Chester is his last one (Image: Ian Cooper)8 of 40Karen Robertson from Tattenhall (Image: Ian Cooper)9 of 40Female racegoers during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)10 of 40Here And Now ridden by jockey Paul Hanagan (front left) on the way to winning the Sporting Index Handicap during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)11 of 40Sebastian Rooney, Rebecca Benson, Laurie Williams and Michael Crease from Chester (Image: Ian Cooper)12 of 40The view from the Eastgate Clock on Chester Cup Day13 of 40The William Hill team pose for pictures at Chester Station ahead of the first day of Chester Races Boodles May Festival (Image: @marklloyd_23)14 of 40People heading down to Chester Racecourse ready for the first race15 of 40Dave Hoban from North Wales with Frankie Dettori16 of 40Former Arsenal FC player Ray Parlour (left) joking around with jockey Frankie Dettori (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)17 of 40Ladies enjoying themselves on the first day at the Boodles May Festival (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)18 of 40A price list at a champagne bar (Image: Ian Cooper)19 of 40Yogi's Girl ridden by jockey John Egan on the way to winning the Stellar Group Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)20 of 40These girls grab a bite to eat between races (Image: Ian Cooper)21 of 40Chester Racecourse is ready for the first day of the season - Boodles May Festival Chester Cup day (Image: Lydia Morris)22 of 40Leila June, Sammi Fortuno and Jess Gaston from Chester (Image: Ian Cooper)23 of 40Racegoers take in the sunshine (Image: Ian Cooper)24 of 40Enable ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori on the way to winning the Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)25 of 40Last preparations are made ahead of the first race (Image: Ian Cooper)26 of 40Chester Races 2017 - The William Hill girls under the Eastgate Clock ahead of the first day of the Boodles May Festival27 of 40Frankie Dettori celebrates after riding Enable to win The Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks (Image: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)28 of 40Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine watching the racing with former Everton FC midfielder Leon Osman (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)29 of 40Stef Jackson tweeted us this fantastic photo of Chester Racecourse on the first day of the Boodles May Festival30 of 40Sisters Lauren and Melissa Bowyer celebrated their 21st at the races (Image: Ian Cooper)31 of 40Runners and riders in the 188Bet Chester Cup Handicap during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)32 of 40Runners and riders in the Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)33 of 40Oisin Murphy riding Montaly (number 6) on their way to winning The 188Bet Chester Cup (Image: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)34 of 40Female racegoers during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)35 of 40Blacktone Solicitors and guests had a great day at the races36 of 40The William Hill team pose for pictures at Chester Station ahead of the first day of Chester Races Boodles May Festival (Image: @marklloyd_23)37 of 40One of the many quirky food stalls at the event (Image: Ian Cooper)38 of 40Dave Hoban from North Wales (left) and Kristian Evans with Willie Carson39 of 40Runners and riders in the Sporting Index Handicap during day one of the Chester May Festival (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)40 of 40More OnChester Races