National Hunt racing set to return to Towcester
Plans for six National Hunt fixtures have been announced for the 2027/28 season, subject to BHA approval, as Betway Towcester Racecourse prepares to stage horse racing again for the first time since May 2018.
Former 20-time Champion Jockey
Six proposed dates. A new chapter.
Betway Towcester Racecourse has announced plans for six National Hunt fixtures during the 2027/28 season, marking an important step towards restoring regular horse racing to the Northamptonshire venue. Each fixture remains subject to BHA approval.
Orchestrate is actively working with the British Horseracing Authority as preparations progress. Towcester’s racecourse licence application is progressing with the BHA’s support ahead of the 2027/28 season.
Please note: all six fixtures are subject to BHA approval.
Proposed 2027/28 National Hunt fixtures
Six proposed dates.
Every fixture remains subject to BHA approval.
Fixture 1
Wednesday
20 October 2027
Fixture 2
Tuesday
30 November 2027
Fixture 3
Thursday
16 December 2027
Fixture 4
Sunday
16 January 2028
Fixture 5
Friday
4 February 2028
Fixture 6
Tuesday
15 February 2028
“We said in July that we wanted to bring horse racing back to Towcester for the local community and for the sport, and we now have a clear programme to work towards. There is plenty to do between now and October 2027, but work on the track is already well underway and we can’t wait to welcome horses back.”
Richard Thomas
Chief Executive, Orchestrate
More than dates in the diary
Orchestrate and Betway are investing more than £2 million in the venue. The programme will fund a comprehensive overhaul of the racing surface, alongside significant improvements and modernisation of spectator facilities.
The redevelopment is designed to provide a high-quality racing environment for participants and spectators as Betway Towcester Racecourse prepares to re-establish itself as a leading National Hunt venue.
£2m+
Investment in the racing surface and spectator facilities
2018
The last year horse racing took place at Towcester
Spring 2027
The racecourse is aiming to host Point-to-Point fixtures ahead of Rules racing
Voices from the sport
Following the announcement, the first question everybody asked was, ‘when?’, so we’re thrilled to now be able to give racing fans a date to circle on their calendars for next year. Work is well underway at the course as we prepare for that opening fixture, and we’re hoping to have more exciting announcements to make over the coming weeks and months.”
Lewis Knowles
PR Manager, Betway
Towcester is a track that means a great deal to me. I rode my 4,000th winner there, which was one of my most memorable milestones, so I have a strong personal connection with this racecourse. It’s fantastic to see National Hunt racing returning after such a long absence.”
Sir AP McCoy
Former 20-time Champion Jockey and ITV Racing Presenter
The countdown starts now.
Towcester is planning a phased return to equine activity and is aiming to host Point-to-Point fixtures in spring 2027, ahead of the proposed resumption of Rules racing later in the year.
Follow the latest news as work continues on the track and spectator facilities.