Is horse racing coming back to Towcester?

New Lease Deal In October 2019 the racecourse was successfully leased, with Greyhound Racing returning each week and the prospect of Horse Racing returning in the very near future. Post-Covid and the most recent Government announcements, Towcester will once again open its doors to the public from May 18th 2021.

Why did Towcester close?

Towcester Racecourse has been permanently closed, the British Horseracing Authority has announced. The course went into administration with debts of more than £1.3m in August 2018 but administrators of the previous management company announced they had sold assets in November.

When did Towcester close?

Towcester Racecourse – Closed in 2018. We’ll start with the most recent of the two courses to stop operating in the twenty-first century, which is Towcester Racecourse. Located in Northamptonshire, it was mainly used by the National Hunt for jump race meetings during winter.

Is there greyhound racing at Towcester?

Join Us At Towcester Racecourse Although many greyhound tracks have been lost to housing, the sport remains hugely popular in Britain and accounts for around a fifth of all betting shop turnover. But it is for the excitement of live racing under lights when ‘a night at the dogs’ really comes into its own.

Is there a horse racing track in Towcester?

Towcester Racecourse was a horse racing course at Towcester (pronounced “Toe-ster”) in Northamptonshire, England. It hosted National Hunt racing race meetings (over jumps) in the Winter months. It is situated on the Easton Neston estate. A greyhound racing track was opened in 2014 and staged the English Greyhound Derby until 2018.

Who is the new owner of Towcester Racecourse?

A statement from Arc said: “Arena Racing Company can confirm that, following the closure of Towcester racecourse, Arc has purchased the unencumbered freehold of the ten fixtures that remained within the ownership of Fermor Land LLP.

Why did Towcester Racecourse go into liquidation in August?

Towcester Racecourse Company Ltd went into administration in August, with no meetings staged there since May. Fermor Land LLP have bought 10 horse racing fixtures, the stands and dog track – while leasing the racetrack. It is understood racing should quickly resume once maintenance is carried out and the authorities approve everything.

When did Towcester Racecourse open for greyhound racing?

It hosted National Hunt racing race meetings (over jumps) in the Winter months. It is situated on the Easton Neston estate. A greyhound racing track was opened in 2014 and staged the English Greyhound Derby until 2018.