Greyhound racing to remain at the heart of Towcester
After the announcement this morning that horse racing will return to Towcester, the track made it clear that greyhound racing will remain an important part of the venue's offering.
Towcester looking forward to being the second joint venue in Britain
Following today’s announcement of a partnership with Betway and with it, the return of horse racing to Towcester, the racecourse has confirmed that greyhound racing remains central to the venue's future.
Greyhound racing has been the heartbeat of Towcester Racecourse for years, and continues to be the established heart of the operation.
The return of National Hunt racing, expected in autumn 2027, will see Towcester become one of only two venues in Britain to stage both greyhound and horse racing, bringing the two together on one site rather than one giving way to the other.
The investment now underway at the racecourse is being made for the benefit of the whole venue. As the facilities are upgraded, greyhound racing and its supporters will see the benefit in an improved raceday experience.
2026 marks the centenary of greyhound racing in Britain, and Towcester is proud of the part it plays in the sport's future as well as its history.
James Chalkley, Head of Racing at Towcester, said: "Greyhound racing is in Towcester's DNA and that isn't changing. Bringing horse racing back doesn't come at the expense of the greyhounds. It sits alongside them, and it means more racing at Towcester, not less.
The greyhound community has been with us every step of the way, and our commitment to the sport, and to the welfare of the dogs, is as strong as it has ever been.We have a strong kennel of committed trainers and an ever expanding waiting list keen to be associated with Towcester.
It is our ambition to host even more greyhound racing at our venue.We're investing in Towcester Racecourse so both sports can thrive here for years to come."
