The Chester Cup is a flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Chester over a distance of 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 147 yards (3,755 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year 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, but it later became a full handicap. It was renamed the Chester Cup in 1893.
The race was formerly contested over 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 97 yards. It was extended by 20 yards in 1992, and its present length was introduced in 1994.
Read more about Chester Cup: Records, Winners Since 1975, Earlier Winners
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