UK Racecourse · East Anglia
Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford, Essex
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Modern all-weather racing in Essex
Chelmsford City is one of the newest racecourses in Britain, opening in 2015 on the site of the former Great Leighs track. Its Polytrack all-weather surface and floodlit facilities allow year-round evening racing, making it a popular venue for both racegoers and punters.
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Chelmsford City Guides & Articles
Everything written about Chelmsford City, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- The History of Chelmsford City RacecourseFrom the Great Leighs debacle to a thriving modern racecourse: the story of Chelmsford City, Essex's all-weather venue.
- Twilight Payment at Chelmsford City: The Complete StoryTwilight Payment's remarkable journey from Chelmsford City's all-weather surface to Melbourne Cup glory. The story of modern racing's most inspiring champion.
The big races
4The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- Cardinal Stakes Day at Chelmsford City: Your Complete GuideChelmsford City's flagship race day — the £100,000 Cardinal Stakes for Classic three-year-olds, held every April on the Polytrack.
- The Chelmsford City Cup: Complete GuideEverything about the Chelmsford City Cup — the headline race at Britain's newest racecourse.
- Evening Racing at Chelmsford CityYour guide to floodlit evening racing at Chelmsford City — atmosphere, tips and what to expect.
- Chelmsford City All-Weather Festival: Your Complete GuideChelmsford City's Championship Series nights are the flagship events of the all-weather flat season. Here's your guide to racing under the floodlights in Essex.
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