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Horse Racing Returns to Towcester After Decade Hiatus
3 Sep
Summary
- Horse racing will resume at Towcester Racecourse in the 2027/28 season.
- The course closed in 2019 due to over £1.3m in company debts.
- More than £2m is being invested in the track and facilities.
Horse racing is making a triumphant return to Towcester Racecourse, with National Hunt racing scheduled to resume for the 2027/28 season. This marks the first time in nearly a decade that the Northamptonshire course will host equestrian events.
The racecourse experienced a closure in 2019 when its operating company entered administration, burdened by debts exceeding £1.3 million. While it continued to host greyhound racing, including the English Greyhound Derby, horse racing was absent.
A substantial investment of over £2 million, in partnership with Betway, is being channeled into enhancing the racing surface and spectator facilities. Management company Orchestrate is collaborating with the British Horseracing Authority on a fixture program set to run from October 20, 2027, to February 2028.
Work on the track is progressing well, and there is considerable anticipation for welcoming horses back. This revival aims to benefit both the local community and the sport of horse racing.
