Uttoxeter Racecourse is looking to recruit about 150 catering staff by March, having previously contracted the work out. 23-Jan-2013
Great Leighs is looking to reopen its Essex-based racecourse over the coming months, and is currently seeking permission to build a new hospitality complex. 17-Jan-2013
Arena Leisure is to submit plans for a new casino at Wolverhampton Racecourse, with the creation of up to 280 jobs. 16-Jul-2012
Glyndwr University is looking to invest up to £10m in improvements to the Racecourse football stadium in Wrexham. 08-May-2012
Arena Leisure, the operator of seven racecourses valued at more than £200m, has received a takeover approach from the owners of Northern Racing. 21-Sep-2011
Arora Hotels is seeking permission to set up a 200-bedroom four-star hotel near Ascot racecourse. 11-May-2011
Chester Racecourse is to create up to 850 temporary jobs for this summer's programme of racing and other events. 23-Mar-2011
Royal Bank of Scotland has acquired the closed Great Leighs racecourse in Essex for undisclosed terms. 15-Jul-2010
Great Leighs Racecourse in Essex has been bought out of administration by a local consortium for undisclosed terms, and racing could resume in 2011. 14-Sep-2009
Fontwell Park is to invest £6.5m in a new grandstand for its racecourse near Chichester, in order to improve its corporate hospitality services. 23-Jul-2009
Warwick Racecourse has announced plans to build a new £8m hotel, and hopes to start construction work in 2011. 04-May-2009
Carlisle Racecourse has unveiled plans to invest £2.5m in the expansion of its facilities by 2011, including a new hurdles track. 02-Apr-2009
Ffos Las Racecourse is looking to recruit 60 staff in preparation for the opening of its new racecourse near Llanelli in June. 10-Mar-2009
The Great Leighs racecourse near Chelmsford has gone into administration through Deloitte, following the removal of its racing licence by the British Horseracing Authority. 20-Jan-2009
Newbury Racecourse is to unveil updated plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment project, including a 120-bed hotel and improved racing and golfing facilities. 24-Sep-2008
Northern Racing has won the contract to operate the new £20m Ffos Las racecourse that is due to open in Carmarthenshire next year. 14-Jul-2008
Ayr Racecourse has won approval for a multi-million pound expansion programme, including a new conference centre, museum, casino, cinema, housing and retail units. 12-May-2008
Huntingdon Racecourse has announced plans to build a new £2.7m grandstand, and work is expected to start in the autumn. 25-Mar-2008
Chester Racecourse is considering proposals to build a new 3,000-capacity grandstand and conference centre. 19-Nov-2007
Newbury Racecourse has received a £33m hostile takeover bid from investment group Guinness Peat. 15-Nov-2007
Peel Holdings has submitted plans for the development of a £100m racecourse at Salford Forest Park near Manchester. 22-Jun-2007
Hamilton Park Racecourse is to create 204 full and part-time jobs over the next few months, having appointed Prestige Scotland to improve on-site catering and hospitality. 30-May-2007
Northern Racing, the owner of nine racecourses, has accepted a £70m takeover bid from NR Acquisitions. 12-Apr-2007
Ascot Racecourse is planning to invest a further £10m in improvements to its recent redevelopment project by May. 01-Feb-2007
Jockey Club Racecourses is planning to acquire Exeter Racecourse and spend £2.4m improving its facilities over the next three years. 02-Jan-2007
Racecourse Holdings Trust is planning to invest £50m in capital projects at its 13 racecourses in 2007, and will change its name to Jockey Club Racecourses. 20-Dec-2006
Arena Leisure has resubmitted plans to build a casino and hotel at Wolverhampton racecourse. 21-Sep-2006
Arena Leisure has submitted plans for the £20m redevelopment of Lingfield Park racecourse in Surrey. 02-May-2006
Northern Racing has sold a 1.8-acre site at Fontwell Park Racecourse in West Sussex to Mitchells & Butler for £0.9m, in order to develop a 40-room Vintage Inn and Innkeepers Lodge. 02-Mar-2006
Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn is to be acquired by the Merrion property group of Ireland. 01-Mar-2006
Newbury Racecourse is due to seek planning permission next year for a redevelopment programme, including a £5m all-weather track, a new entrance, shops, stables and a hotel. 03-Oct-2005
Carmarthenshire County Council is considering proposals from the Walters Group to build a new racecourse at Ffos Las in Trimsaran, and private sector investment is being sought. 22-Jun-2005
Arena Leisure is to soon seek planning permission to develop racecourses in Windsor, Lingfield Park and Doncaster. 14-Jun-2005
East Lancashire Partnership is in discussions with an international business consortium about the possibility of building a multi-million pound racecourse and five-star hotel complex on a site between Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. 26-May-2005
Newmarket Racecourse has announced plans for the £13m revamp of the facilities at its July course, with work starting in autumn 2006. 21-Apr-2005
Arena Leisure is seeking contractors for a £20m project to build new facilities at Doncaster racecourse, including a conference centre. 16-Mar-2005
South Ayrshire Council has approved outline plans for the £35m development of new facilities at Ayr racecourse, including a hotel, casino and cinema, which will lead to the creation of 300 jobs. 03-Feb-2005
Scottish Racing is to invest £23m in improvements to Scotland's five independent racecourses over the next 12 months, including a £10m all-weather track at Musselburgh, a £10m redevelopment at Ayr and a new £2m grandstand at Perth. 11-Jan-2005
Sefton Council is to consider plans for the £30m redevelopment of Aintree racecourse, which will involve building two new grandstands by 2007. 12-May-2004
Peel Holdings is relaunching plans for the development of a £100m racecourse, golf course and hotel at Salford Forest Park, which could create 500 jobs. 14-Apr-2004
Newmarket Racecourse has won approval from Forest Heath District Council to set up an all-weather track, at an estimated cost of £6m. 06-Feb-2004
West Berkshire District Council is considering plans for the installation of an all-weather track at Newbury Racecourse, which would double the number of race meetings. 30-Oct-2003
Carlisle Racecourse has announced plans to invest £2.5m in new facilities over the next three years. 09-Oct-2003
South Ayrshire Council is to consider plans from Dawn Group for the £12m revamp of Ayr Racecourse, including a concert venue, a multiplex cinema, a casino, housing and a hotel. 07-Oct-2003
Northern Racing has acquired Aim-listed Chepstow Racecourse in a £10m reverse takeover. 18-Sep-2003
Towcester Racecourse has won permission from South Northamptonshire Council to build a new £4.5m grandstand. 09-Sep-2003
Northern Racing, the operator of nine racecourses, is planning a flotation later this year with a valuation of about £30m. 18-Aug-2003
Carmarthenshire County Council is to consider plans from Pembrey Racing for the development of an all-weather racecourse at Ffos Las near Trimsaran. 16-Jul-2003
Arena Leisure and Gala have announced plans to develop the country's first joint racecourse and casino at Arena's existing course in Wolverhampton by autumn 2004. 03-Apr-2003
Newcastle Racecourse has unveiled plans for a £3m expansion programme to provide a caravan park, football pitch and other facilities, but owner Northern Racing has dropped plans for an all-weather race track. 28-Jan-2003
East Lothian Council has unveiled proposals for a £25m development at Musselburgh racecourse, in order to establish a centre for golf tourism, a football academy and a hotel. 27-Jan-2003
Ascot Racecourse is to select Laing for a £50m redevelopment project, and work on the new grandstand is expected to start next year. 08-Jan-2003
Aintree Racecourse has submitted plans for the development of a £4m indoor riding centre. 04-Dec-2002
Ascot Racecourse is considering plans for a £160m redevelopment scheme, including a new grandstand, four-star hotel, bars and restaurants. 28-Jun-2002
Arena Leisure has hired SMC as the architect for the £30m redevelopment of Windsor racecourse, including a new stand and hotel. 20-May-2002
Chester City Council is to consider plans from the Chester Archaeological Society for the development of a visitor centre at Chester Racecourse revealing the city's history as a port. 02-May-2002
Chester Racecourse has submitted plans for the first phase of the multi-million pound redevelopment of its racing and leisure facilities, including a 92-bedroom hotel and a new stable block. 18-Apr-2002
Arena Leisure is considering plans to open casinos and hotels at its six racecourses, and has selected Windsor and Wolverhampton as the most likely sites for redevelopment. 17-Apr-2002
Newcastle Racecourse is to revive plans for a £6m expansion programme, as owner Northern Racing wants to build an all-weather track and grandstand. 11-Apr-2002
Newmarket Racecourse is to invest £3.5m in improvements to the Millennium Grandstand later this year. 10-Apr-2002
Doncaster Racecourse is looking into the possibility of including a casino in its £40m redevelopment plan. 02-Apr-2002
York Racecourse is to discuss proposals from a local businessman about the possibility of building a £30m all-weather racecourse at Pocklington Airfield. 04-Feb-2002
Cheltenham Racecourse has revealed plans for the transformation of Prestbury Park into a major entertainment venue, including a 2,200-seat arena for conferences and exhibitions. 31-Jan-2002
Ascot Racecourse is to form a limited company to raise funds for new grandstands and improved racing facilities. 12-Dec-2001
Yarmouth Borough Council and Northern Racing have formed a new company to operate Yarmouth Racecourse, and £2m will be invested in new facilities over the next five years. 30-Nov-2001
Chester Racecourse has submitted plans for a £30m expansion programme, including two hotels, a 3,000-capacity grandstand and a conference centre. 12-Nov-2001
Peel Holdings has submitted plans to Salford Council for the development of a 2,000-acre leisure scheme at the Salford Forest Park near Leigh, and the proposals include a new racecourse, hotel and golf course. 18-Sep-2001
City of York Council is to consider plans for an expansion programme at York Racecourse, including the redevelopment of a stand. 23-Mar-2001
Doncaster Racecourse is planning to transform itself into a world-class venue at a cost of £55m. 15-Dec-2000
Bath Racecourse has been bought by Northern Racing in a deal worth about £4m, which is expected to lead to investment in customer care and racing facilities. 25-Oct-2000
John Mowlem has won a £17m contract from United Racecourses to redevelop Sandown Park racecourse, including the refurbishment of the main stand. 26-Jul-2000
Redcar Racecourse has received a takeover approach from Seahorse Group, a new shell company that is aiming to build a new 537-acre course outside Redcar. 06-Jun-2000
The British Horseracing Board has approved plans for the development of a racecourse at Pembrey near Llanelli, with fixtures starting in 2002. 05-Apr-2000
The British Horseracing Board is considering plans to develop a new racecourse at the former HMS Daedalus site in Lee-on-the-Solent. 27-Mar-2000
City of York Council is considering plans to revamp the bars and catering facilities at York Racecourse. 11-Jan-2000
Arena Leisure has bought Windsor Group, the owner of the Royal Windsor Racecourse, in a £14m deal. 24-Dec-1999
East Staffordshire Borough Council is to consider plans for the redevelopment of Uttoxeter Racecourse, which would involve the creation of a tourist attraction for non-race days. 10-Dec-1999
Elmbridge Borough Council is considering plans from United Racecourses for the £6m redevelopment of Sandown Park. 29-Nov-1999
Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester is planning a £4m redevelopment, involving a new weighing room, parade ring, winners' enclosure and members' entrance. 23-Nov-1999
Chichester Council is considering plans for the £1m redevelopment of Goodwood racecourse, including a new paddock featuring an amphitheatre. 23-Aug-1999
Arena Leisure has announced a £10m plan to transform Worcester racecourse into one of the country's premier racing venues, including the construction of a new hotel and grandstand. 13-Aug-1999
Warwick Racecourse has started work on a £3m redevelopment, including improvements to the grandstand, a new restaurant and a betting hall. 15-Jul-1999
Arena Leisure is to buy Ram Racing, the operator of Southwell and Wolverhampton racecourses, for £16m, in order to double its share of the racing market. 02-Jun-1999
Ladbroke has put 13 of its 91 hotels up for sale following its takeover of Stakis, and has also announced the sale of the Detroit Racecourse for £18m. 15-May-1999
Chepstow Racecourse is in discussions with Dunraven Management Services about setting up a five-star hotel and luxury international tourist destination at nearby Piercefield Park. 16-Apr-1999
Wiggins is seeking planning permission to build a £50m racecourse at Fairlop Waters in East London. 07-Apr-1999
Uttoxeter Leisure & Development Company is planning a £2.5m development at Uttoxeter racecourse, in order to create a major tourist attraction and 200 jobs. 12-Mar-1999
Brighton Racecourse is to undergo a £5m renovation in order to provide new facilities and restore the course to its former glories. 04-Feb-1999
Peel Holdings is considering plans to develop a series of leisure sites along the ship canal from Manchester to Liverpool, including a racecourse, shooting, boating, windsurfing, fishing, archery, orienteering, and pony trekking. 05-Oct-1998
Arena Leisure is buying the Folkestone racecourse in Kent for £3.25m, and aims to generate extra revenue at the course with a number of leisure developments and by enticing French racing enthusiasts. 23-Apr-1998
Arena Leisure is aiming to spend about £30m on acquiring racecourses and other sports venues over the next year, as part of plans to establish a £500m leisure business in the next five years. 21-Jun-1997
Farringford, the hotel and pub company, is acquiring Lingfield Park racecourse in a reverse takeover, with the new company to be called Arena Leisure. 23-May-1997