Winning day with Alumnae at Chester Races

On Friday, 10 May, we revisited Chester Racecourse for our second annual ladies’ day event for female alumnae.

Our guests were greeted in the Final Furlong hospitality tent with a refreshing glass of fizz before being escorted to the King’s School tables.

Each guest received a race day essentials bag, thoughtfully provided by the Alumni office. Packed with items including plasters, hair grips, mints, and comfy flip flops to ease the strain on their feet after a day in heels, they were well-prepared for the event!

A delightful four-course grand buffet lunch was enjoyed by all, with drinks flowing freely as former students caught up and reminisced with old friends.

Trackside, the vibrant atmosphere was enhanced by the sunny weather as we cheered on the horses and celebrated the victorious moments!

The thrill and camaraderie heightened as the races unfolded throughout the day; the air was filled with laughter and cheers as the ladies placed their bets and supported their chosen horses, creating an infectious and lively ambience.

Harriet Fisher (OKS 2016) was delighted to be back at the event.

She said: “After attending the inaugural event in 2023, we were eager to join again and have been looking forward to it all year. It has been like our own Christmas countdown on the anticipation scale! We all had such a great time last year, and this year has been just as amazing!”

As the sun set, the ladies left Chester Racecourse with a sense of shared happiness and contentment. The event was a resounding success.

With the event already a firm fixture in their diaries, it is a tradition that this year’s guests will enjoy for years to come. We are already looking forward to the third annual ladies’ day and you can register your interest for next year’s event here.

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