Chester Cup
| Handicap race | |
| Location |
Chester Racecourse Chester, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1824 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | 188Bet |
| Website | Chester |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2m 2f 140y (3,749m) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | £120,000 (2017) 1st: £73,908 |
The Chester Cup is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 147 yards (3,749 metres) at Chester in May.
The event was established in 1824, and it was originally called the Tradesmen's Cup. It was initially a limited handicap with a minimum weight of 8 st 2 lb.
For a period the race was known as the Tradesmen's Plate. During this time it was open to horses aged three or older.
The race was renamed the Chester Trades' Cup in 1874. From this point it was often referred to as the Chester Cup, and that became its usual title in 1884.
The Chester Cup was formerly contested over 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 77 yards. It was abandoned in 1969, and extended by 20 yards in 1970.
The distance of the race was changed to 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 117 yards in 1992. It was increased to its present length in 1994.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (4 wins):
Leading trainer (4 wins):
a The 1983 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.
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