Today's Chelmsford (AW) Tips, Racecards And Results

Chelmsford Tips and Today’s Races

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Chelmsford Race Results

Chelmsford is the UK’s newest racecourse, having been officially opened in 2015. It is the only racecourse in Essex and stages all-weather flat racing. It is one of only five fully floodlit all-weather tracks in the UK. Racing stopped in spring 2026, when the previous operator went into administration and the BHA refused a licence to the company that planned to take over. Arena Racing Company (ARC) took on a multi-year lease in October 2026 and, with BHA approval in principle for a licence, racing is due to resume on 2 November 2026, with six fixtures scheduled before the end of the year.

Being only 50 miles from the training centre at Newmarket, it has proved very popular with the leading trainers. Chelmsford is regarded as the ideal venue for unraced or inexperienced horses, often learning their trade here before moving on to contest top class races on turf.

Before the 2026 closure it staged two Listed races, the Chelmer Fillies’ Stakes in May and the Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes in June. Notable winners of the Queen Charlotte Stakes include 1000 Guineas winner Billesdon Brook and Group 1-winning sprinter Highfield Princess.

GG publish full Chelmsford race results within moments of the weigh in being confirmed. The winner, placed horses and SP returns are displayed as soon as possible on Today’s Results & Racecards page. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title.

Racecourse Guide

Originally opened in 2008 as Great Leighs, the first new track in the UK for 80 years, the course was closed the following year. It was eventually re-opened under its current name by a syndicate led by Betfred’s Fred Done.

Chelmsford is a left handed, oval track of just over a mile. There are separate chutes for races over seven furlongs and a mile. The course is known for its wide, sweeping turns and considerable efforts have been made to reduce kickback. It is based on the oval configuration of American racetracks, and from 2019 to 2024 its Cardinal Stakes was part of the European Road to the Kentucky Derby.

In 2017 Chelmsford announced plans to build a casino with a new turf course inside the all-weather track. Had it gone ahead, it would have been the first floodlit grass track in Europe and would have meant that Chelmsford could emulate the Breeders’ Cup style format of turf and all-weather track events on the same card.

Dining, Hospitality & Facilities

As well as racing, the course has hosted themed evenings and concerts. Under its previous operator, hospitality centred on The Club Restaurant & Lounge, which has panoramic views across the racecourse, with the Fairwood Brasserie on the ground floor of the Grandstand.

Other dining options at that time included the Sports Bar and a number of marquees. Arena Racing Company took over in October 2026, so check the official website for the restaurants, bars and hospitality packages available on race days.

Chelmsford City racecourse is just five miles north of Chelmsford in Essex. There are frequent train services from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford Station, 15 minutes from the course. Braintree station is 10 minutes away from the track and frequent taxis run from both stations on race days.

Tickets

Chelmsford City race day tickets are sold online through the official website. Check there for what a General Admission ticket includes and for any hospitality packages if you want to make the most of your day at the races!

The Effect of the Draw

There is no obvious bias at Chelmsford, but the kickback on polytrack does mean that you don’t want your horse getting too far behind. The surface basically favours front runners and the relatively short home straight means it is very difficult to come from off the pace.

Contact and Location

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP

Official website: chelmsford-racecourse.co.uk

E-mail: [email protected]

Local Knowledge

Taxis

1. Yelo Taxi (4.2 miles away)
   Tel: +44 1376 334455
2. ECL Minicab Services (4.2 miles away)
   Tel: +44 1376 330330

Places To Stay

1. Channels Hotel (3.7 miles away)
   Pratts Farm Lane East, Chelmsford CM3 3PT
   Tel: +441245441547
2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel (3.2 miles away)
   Notley Cross, Panners Roundabout, Braintree CM77 7AB
   Tel: +443333209359
3. Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) (4.4 miles away)
   Fowlers Farm, Cressing Road, Braintree CM77 8DH
   Tel: +443337773942

Places to Eat

1. The Square and Compasses (1.5 miles away)
   Fuller Street, Fairstead, Chelmsford CM3 2BB
   Tel: +441245361477
2. The Prince Louis (2.4 miles away)
   Notley Grn, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7US
   Tel: +441376328777
3. Galvin Green Man (2.3 miles away)
   Main Rd, Howe Street, Chelmsford CM3 1BG
   Tel: +441245408820