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Moves are afoot that will signal the return of racehorses to Towcester, with the venue’s new management intending to stage schooling days this winter.

Investment has been made by Orchestrate in the horseracing facilities at Towcester, which has established itself as the home of the Greyhound Derby since the racecourse was permanently closed in 2019, when it was deemed financially unsustainable.

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Published on 14 September 2025inRacing Grapevine

Last updated 12:00, 14 September 2025