Chester Vase Tips & Odds
The Chester Vase is a Group 3 race run at Chester's May meeting and is open to three-year-old colts and geldings. Read More
Run over a distance of 1m 4f and 63 yards, the Chester Vase is regarded as a trial for the Epsom Derby, so you can often attract some of the finest middle-distance three-year-old colts in training bidding for glory here before trying to land Classic success at Epsom. You can check out the latest odds for the Chester Vase when they are available...
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Chester Vase Tips
We are backing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore to extend their wonderful Vase record in 2025 with LAMBOURN, the favourite.
What is the Chester Vase?
The Chester Vase is a Group 3 race run over 1m 4f and 63 yards and takes place during Chester's May meeting. Attracting some of the premier three-year-old colts and geldings in training, this Group 3 contest at the Roodee is one of the early season trials for the Epsom Derby, with those horses with Classic aspirations looking for a confidence-building victory before trying to claim Classic glory at Epsom Downs later in the season.
First run in 1907, the first running of the race ended in a dead-heat, but since then it's grown in stature and the most memorable winner of the race came in 1981 when the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Shergar bounded to glory before going on to become a runaway winner of the Derby. More recently, Aidan O'Brien has been a dominant figure saddling a host of winners in the race, and in 2017 Wings Of Eagles landed success in the race before emulating the mighty Shergar and claiming Derby glory at Epsom Downs.
What happened in the 2024 Chester Vase?
The 2024 Chester Vase was marred by tragedy as impressive winner HIDDEN LAW broke down suffered a fatal injury after the line, a huge shame for a horse who was touted to be a contender in the Derby in the immediate aftermath of his taking success.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Chester Vase?
Ryan Moore has the honour of holding the record for most wins in this race, claiming seven wins so far in his career with Doctor Fremantle (2008), Treasure Beach (2011), Ruler Of The World (2013), Orchestra (2014), Hans Holbein (2015), US Army Ranger (2016), Venice Beach (2017). and Changingoftheguard (2022).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Chester Vase?
Aidan O'Brien currently holds ten winners for the Chester Vase, first with Soldier Of Fortune (2007), Golden Sword (2009), Treasure Beach (2011), Ruler Of The World (2013), Orchestra (2014), Hans Holbein (2015), US Army Ranger (2016), Venice Beach (2017), Sir Dragonet (2019) and Changingoftheguard (2022).