A new running order for the May meeting of Chester Races 2018 was announced back in October.
And the most eye-catching part of the announcement was the fact the historic Chester Cup was to be moved to Friday for the first time.
The final day of the May meeting is often the most well-attended and while the weather is looking a little less friendly than for the previous two days, a huge turnout is once again expected.
This follows two immensely successful days to open the racing season in Chester with yesterday seeing some stunning outfits on display for Ladies Day.
We will be providing live updates and pictures throughout today's May meeting climax. Please let us have copies of your pictures either via our Facebook page or on email at cheshire.news@reachplc.com.
Signing off
A memorable May meeting has come to a glorious conclusion as Chester Racecourse celebrates the start of another racing season in style. Thank you for following our updates over the past three days and please don’t forget to visit our website here for a blow by blow account of each of the days including scores of photos of racegoers in all their finery as well as racing action from the course itself.
Last action of the day
A cracking race, with Look My Way holding off Coeur De Lion to win the 188Bet Chester Plate Handicap for @jasonhart13 and @johnquinnracing pic.twitter.com/v1l7SmY4sk
— Chester Racecourse (@ChesterRaces) May 11, 2018
Raise a glass
Cheers #Champagne #ChesterRaces @ChesterRaces have a great Friday everyone #May #2018 pic.twitter.com/m6sXA5rGBZ
— Andrew/Andy (@BUSAPAR3) May 11, 2018
Stunning shot
#ChesterRaces pic.twitter.com/Mzxeic8D6m
— Pez Tellett (@peztellett) May 11, 2018
The winner is...
The winner of the final race at the May meeting of Chester Races 2018 is Look My Way with Coeur De Lion second and Mirsaale third.
Final race about to start
The climax of what has been a hugely successful 2018 May meeting at Chester Racecourse is about to het under way - The 188BET Chester Plate Handicap Stakes. Sixteen horses are due to compete for this one with American Gigolo the favourite to win.
Dress to impress
Fundraising achievement
Thank you to everyone who donated to the @NWAirAmbulance exit collection last night, the charity raised over £3,500!
— Chester Racecourse (@ChesterRaces) May 11, 2018
Action from third race
King Kachy!
Kachy wins the @LDF_Group Conditions Stakes. Congratulations to @TomDascombe and all winning connections. #ChesterRaces #BoodlesMayFest pic.twitter.com/E3wQDCVzos
— Chester Racecourse (@ChesterRaces) May 11, 2018
Faces in the crowd
The winner is...
The winner of the sixth race of the day was Star of the East with Gabrial’s King second and Jabbaar third.
Penultimate race
The penultimate race of the 2018 May meeting at Chester Races - The YCO Apprentice Handicap Stakes - is about to get under way.
Earlier today
Reasons to be cheerful
That's what a fourth 188Bet Chester Cup win means to Dr Marwan Koukash... pic.twitter.com/PoPiZ5tG9E
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) May 11, 2018
All smiles from Michael
Cup presentation
A fourth Chester Cup for @DrMarwanK as Magic Circle wins the @188Bet Chester Cup. #BoodlesMayFest #ChesterRaces pic.twitter.com/W7epPOKYQR
— Chester Racecourse (@ChesterRaces) May 11, 2018
A view of the first race today
The winner is...
The winner of the fifth race at Chester Racecourse today was hot favourite Kachy with Growl in second and Sir Maximilian in third.
Windy conditions
Chester racegoers brave windy conditions on final day of races https://t.co/TQCLqr5AeL pic.twitter.com/tvqsdNnayi
— HabariCloud.com (@HabariCloud) May 11, 2018
Fifth race about to start
The fifth race of the day - The LDF Conditions Stakes - is about to get under way.
Hold on to your hats
Enjoying the races
Chester races @caldwell_la @katie_mccree pic.twitter.com/9FLfUhRFmz
— Kim Thompson (@kimmythomp) May 11, 2018
Magic Circle wins the Chester Cup
Magic Circle has raced to victory under Fran Berry in a thrilling display at the Roodee.
And they're away!
It’s the highlight of the Boodles May Festival - and now the 188BET Chester Cup is under way.
Who’s your money on?
