# Chepstow Racecourse Marks 100 Years of Royal Visits, Wartime Use and Racing Tales

Chepstow racecourse is celebrating its centenary, looking back on a century that included royal visits, a role in wartime bomber operations, and numerous racing highlights. The anniversary reflects on the venue's distinctive place in British horse racing history and its evolution over 100 years.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cy8mgr83kzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:55:07 GMT