Course guide · Wales
Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow's undulating circuit, set above the Wye Valley, is a stamina-sapping test that produces some of the gutsiest winners of the winter.
Location
Monmouthshire (NP16 6BE)
Founded
Opened 1926
Capacity
Around 20,000
Course shape
Left-handed, undulating oval
Type
Jumps
Owner
Arena Racing Company
A short history of Chepstow
Opened in 1926 within the grounds of Piercefield Park, Chepstow became famous for the Welsh National — a true marathon of a steeplechase.
Race day at Chepstow
Set in stunning countryside on the Welsh-English border, a Chepstow race day combines top-class jumping with a great family atmosphere.
Signature races
- Coral Welsh Grand National
- Finale Juvenile Hurdle
★ Coral Welsh Grand National (Dec/Jan)
Getting there
Chepstow station is around 1.5 miles from the course. Junction 22 of the M4 by car.