Chester Horse Racing Result Report — 12 September 2026

The historic Chester course in Cheshire, UK, hosted a competitive day of flat racing on 12 September 2026. On a soft turf surface, spectators were treated to a 7-race card. Whether you are looking for Chester results or a detailed Chester race results 12 September 2026 summary, this Chester report captures all the essential action from the meeting.

Meeting Statistics

Favourites performed strongly throughout the afternoon, obliging at a strike rate of 57%.
Total runners: 65
Average field size: 9.3
Biggest-priced winner: Pole Star (GB), 12.00, in the Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Watergate Cup.

Race-by-Race Results

2:05 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Watergate Cup (16f): Winner: Pole Star (Sean D Bowen, 12.00); 2nd Granite Bay (6.50, 1l); 3rd Shipshape (19.00, 1.75l).
2:40 British Stallion Studs Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (7f): Winner: Regency Royal (Callum Hutchinson, 4.33); 2nd Green Star (12.00, 2.5l); 3rd Night Star (2.50, 3l).
3:20 H.r. Owen Lotus Manchester Nursery Handicap Stakes (5f): Winner: This Moment (Grace McEntee, 3.25); 2nd Towelontheterrace (5.00, 3l); 3rd Naval Cop (9.00, 1.5l).
3:50 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Stakes (10.5f): Winner: Shafdar (Cieren Fallon, 2.50); 2nd Impartiality (4.50, 1l); 3rd Wisper (21.00, 1l).
4:30 Lee Martin 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Stakes Div I (7.5f): Winner: Vidmiyr (Hector Crouch, 5.50); 2nd Hot Cash (5.00, 1.25l); 3rd Best Rate (9.00, 1.75l).
5:10 Lee Martin 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Stakes Div II (7.5f): Winner: Crazee Icon (Callum Hutchinson, 3.25); 2nd Apache Outlaw (7.50, 4.5l); 3rd Kindest Nation (15.00, 3l).
5:42 John Smith's Jump Jockeys Challenge Handicap Stakes (12.5f): Winner: Nibras Gold (Jonathan Burke, 3.75); 2nd Arrange (13.00, 1.25l); 3rd Sigliosa (8.00, 0.3l).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Top Trainers: Andrew Balding (2 wins).
Top Jockeys: Callum Hutchinson (2 wins).

Insight

The meeting was defined by a dominant display from market leaders, with a 57% favourite strike rate ensuring the punters had plenty to cheer about. Andrew Balding enjoyed a fruitful day in the Cheshire sunshine, securing a double, while Callum Hutchinson was the standout rider with two victories of his own.

While the favourites largely dominated proceedings, the biggest-priced winner of the day came in the opening race of the afternoon, as Pole Star defied odds of 12.00 to take the Watergate Cup. It proved to be a testing but rewarding day for those who stuck with the form, as the soft ground conditions did little to deter the fancied runners.

For the complete breakdown of all times, distances, and full finishing orders, visit our full race results page.