Gallery: Day one of Chester Races 2018

Pictures from the opening day of the Boodles May Festival

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Michael GreenEditor, Chester, Crewe and Nantwich Chronicles

15:05, 9 MAY 2018
Updated09:35, 23 JUN 2018

Paddy and Christine McGuinness enjoy a day at Chester Races (Image: Chester Racecourse)1 of 32
Bookies Seamus and Ron from Liverpool (Image: Sallie Ehlen)2 of 32
Horses are led around the parade ring ahead of the first event at Chester Races 2018 (Image: Sallie Ehlen)3 of 32
Ryan, Jamie and Dan are dressed to impress on day one of Chester Races 2018 (Image: Sallie Ehlen)4 of 32
This lovely couple Becky Heard and Tom Jones from Blacon got engaged at Chester Races last year and are back to celebrate again this year (Image: Sallie Ehlen)5 of 32
Trainer Tom Dascombe talking to jockey Alistair Rawlinson after the first race (Image: Sallie Ehlen)6 of 32
These ladies from Frodsham are looking lovely for a day at Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)7 of 32
Alex, Jay and Karter are ready to serve you Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)8 of 32
Day one of Chester Races Boodles May Festival 2018 (Image: Sallie Ehlen)9 of 32
The Chronicle's Sallie Ehlen with Stephen Wundke who provides commentary at the racecourse10 of 32
Some of the odds being given for the first race of the Chester season on Wednesday11 of 32
Day one of Chester Races Boodles May Festival 2018 (Image: Sallie Ehlen)12 of 32
A contender for the McArthurGlenUK Cheshire Oaks Best Dressed Man at Chester Races on Wednesday (Image: Sallie Ehlen)13 of 32
Great view from the roof of the MBNA Paddock Club Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)14 of 32
Trainer Tom Dascombe at Chester Racecourse (Image: Sallie Ehlen)15 of 32
These two Cheshire Police officers are hoping for a trouble free day at Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)16 of 32
Trust The Chronicle's Sallie Ehlen to be in the money at Chester Races before the first race even takes place!17 of 32
Programmes for sale on day one of Chester Races 201818 of 32
Young Rascal ridden by James Doyle (right) wins the Centennial Celebration - MBNA Chester Vase Stakes (Image: PA)19 of 32
Michael from Hayfield has to be in with a chance of winning the Best Dressed Man competition (Image: Sallie Ehlen)20 of 32
Runners and riders in the Boodles Diamond Handicap during City Day of the 2018 Boodles May Festival (Image: PA)21 of 32
This happy chap is hoping for a good day at Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)22 of 32
PJ McDonald riding No Lippy to win The Stellar Group Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes on the opening day of the Boodles May Fest (Image: Getty Images Europe)23 of 32
Some of the new security measures put in place for the 2018 Chester Races season24 of 32
The Pre-Parade Ring at Chester Racecourse25 of 32
Day one of Chester Races Boodles May Festival 2018 (Image: Sallie Ehlen)26 of 32
Young Rascal ridden by James Doyle wins the Centennial Celebration - MBNA Chester Vase Stakes (Image: PA)27 of 32
Magic Wand ridden by Ryan Moore going on to win the Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks (Image: PA)28 of 32
The MBNA Paddock Club bar at Chester Races (Image: Sallie Ehlen)29 of 32
Stunning view of Chester Racecourse on the opening day of the 2018 season (Image: PA)30 of 32
Chief Ironside ridden by Kieran Shoemark wins the Deepbridge Capital Maiden Stakes during City Day of the 2018 Boodles May Festival (Image: PA)31 of 32
A general view as runners pass the grandstands at Chester Racecourse on the opening day of the 2018 season. Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images (Image: Getty Images Europe)32 of 32