THE British Horseracing Authority sadly announced on Tuesday the closure of Towcester racecourse.
The course went into administration in August 2018 and the new owners could not find a solution to allow racing to resume at the course.
Richard Wayman, the Chief Operating Officer for the BHA said in a statement: "We are saddened to see the closure of Towcester, a popular racecourse which will undoubtedly have created fond memories for many racing fans and participants.
"We had hopes, following the course going into administration in August 2018, that the new owners might find a solution which allowed for racing to resume at Towcester, and it is disappointing that has not proved possible. The BHA will now work with ARC to find the most suitable venues for the ten fixtures involved, which will all remain over Jumps.
"From championship racing to grassroots, Jump racing is a huge asset to British sport, with a growing base of loyal and knowledgeable supporters. The general outlook is a positive one and we will continue to work with parties across the industry to ensure that Jump racing in Britain goes from strength to strength in the future."
Racing first took place at Towcester in 1876, and almost 140 years later it was the venue for Sir Anthony McCoy's 4,000th winner – when Mountain Tunes was roared home in 2013.
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