RACING fans are set to be able to enjoy a massive £100million revamp of the sport’s biggest courses.
, and are all set to get some serious upgrades as part of a five-year project from the Jockey Club.
The Grand National is set for a makeover as part of a £100million transformation projectCredit: Getty
Aintree, Cheltenham and Epsom Downs are all in line for a revamp under the plansCredit: AFP
And perhaps the most radical of the changes are the proposed additions to Aintree for the .
The plans highlight intentions to develop new facilities for racegoers at the event.
But rather than their traditional spot around the edge of the course, the new developments will be located in the centre of the course.
Punters at the prestigious event will be able to follow all the action from the new best seats in the house if the plans were to go ahead.
The project would also fund a new permanent structure next to the Red Rum Garden at the course, to be used for race days and as an event space.
Elsewhere, the plan hopes to fund a redesign of Cheltenham’s Weighing Room, as well as opening a new rooftop garden terrace hospitality area.
The £100million investment comes as part of a 20-year deal between The Jockey Club and Levy – the sports and entertainment division of catering company Compass Group.
Besides aesthetic and user-experience based upgrades will be a move to a new electronic ticketing system at all of The Jockey Club’s courses.
Cheltenham is also set for a makeover under the project’s plansCredit: PA
CEO Jim Mullen said of the plans: “We will be upgrading to a digital-based ticketing system that will make us more efficient but also enhance our ability to grow our customer database and to market to it more effectively.
“This will cost several million pounds and is a significant piece of work, but it’s a key priority.
“We will also invest further into our core festival courses, Cheltenham, Aintree and Epsom Downs.
“These venues host our biggest events and by investing in them, we can improve the experience of the customer and drive returns that can be invested in other parts of the business.
“We have earmarked a significant proportion of our investment for projects put forward by these courses.”
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