THE OWNERS of Chester Racecourse owners are celebrating after being named as the fourth most popular racecourse in the UK.
Chester Racecourse, Roodee Lodge, Chester, has once again helped to boost the local visitor economy after coming runner-up to Cheltenham, Ascot and Aintree as the most popular racecourse in the country.
Owners also revealed this week that it achieved the biggest attendance increase of any of the UK’s top 15 courses in 2009 - up an average of 10 per cent.
Chris Brown, chief executive of Visit Chester and Cheshire, said the racecourse was a "stunning example" of premier attractions in Cheshire.
Chief executive of Chester Race Company, Richard Thomas, said: “Chester race days are not only a fantastic day out, they represent a huge growth opportunity for the visitor economy across Cheshire. With an average attendance of almost 20,000 people and 65 per cent coming from outside Cheshire, the meetings are attracting more people to the region and are having a positive effect on the local economy.”