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National Hunt Racing in Scenic England!
Towcester Race Track is a horse race track located in the Easton Neston Estate in Northamptonshire, England. Towcester Race Track hosts National Hunt Rules race meetings (over jumps) from June to December each year.
Due to its sharp bends, Towcester Race Track is a favoured venue among the racing fraternity. Towcester Race Track's final gallop to the finishing post is uphill, which tests the horses and results in some unexpected finishes.
Towcester Race Track Description
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Towcester Race Track has a right-handed course for National Hunt races.
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The Towcester Race Track circuit is 1 mile and 6 furlongs.
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Its last mile is uphill and thus, very testing.
Towcester Race Track History
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In 1928, the first meeting at Towcester Race Track took place. Lord Hesketh formed the Towcester Racecourse Company.
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In 2004, Towcester Race Track, as well as the entire Easton Neston estate, was put up for sale. Hesketh later decided to retain ownership of the course and sold only a portion of the estate to a Russian-born businessman.
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From 2002 until 2006, entrance to Towcester Race Track was free. During this time, attendance grew significantly.
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In late 2006, Towcester Race Track started charging for entry to their two most popular annual meetings; Boxing Day and Easter Sunday . All other meetings remained without charge.
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