MORE than 15,000 racegoers returned to Chester Racecourse for the second day of the Social Weekend, rounding off the two‑day celebration with another vibrant mix of racing, music, and summer‑inspired entertainment.
Building on the momentum of Friday’s opener, The Saturday Social in Partnership with Allington Hughes Law delivered an atmosphere that felt even more energetic, with guests embracing the refreshed format that has redefined this year’s Social Weekend.
The racecourse once again transformed into a lively hub of activity, providing a colourful backdrop to a competitive eight‑race card.
A DJ and live music acts on the Pavilion Lawn kept the tempo high throughout the afternoon, creating a soundtrack that carried guests right out the gate.
Visitors continued to enjoy shuffleboard, football tables, and a variety of party games that added a playful, social twist to the day.
The new spritz menu, introduced for the first time this weekend, remained a standout feature, bringing a burst of summer flavour to the Paddock Social area – an offering that Tattersalls guests once again made the most of as they soaked up the sunshine and atmosphere.
The day opened with Station X setting the early pace, securing the opener under David Probert and Bryan Smart. Momentum continued as Jeddaal partnered with Ashley Lewis, who has won four of his nine runs at Chester, to land the second race in confident style.
The Opera Grill Chester Selling Stakes, brought a surge of excitement as Poppy Foxy won with Jack Doughty.
Ultrasoul edged out the competition in a nail‑biting fourth‑race finish.
In a second win for David Probert, Hugo Palmer and Manor House Stable’s Tricky Tel flew to victory in The John Smith’s Handicap Stakes. The energy stayed high as Fox Journey claimed top honours in The Roodee Handicap Stakes.
Securing his treble, David Probert delivered one last win alongside Shipshape in the final race of the day.
Steve Davies, chief operating officer at Chester Racecourse, said: “Today was a fantastic way to round off our Social Weekend in Partnership with Allington Hughes Law.
We’ve seen thousands of racegoers embrace the experience across both days, with a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish.
The combination of live music and interactive entertainment a has created exactly the kind of vibrant summer occasion we set out to deliver, and it’s been brilliant to see people soaking up the sunshine.”
The next fixture at Chester Racecourse will be the Summer Saturday in Partnership with Matthew Clark on June 27.
Those looking to find out more can visit www.chester-races.com/whats-on/summer-saturday-in-partnership-with-matthew-clark/
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