Nick Luck Daily Ep 1565 – Towcester Racecourse set to reopen next year

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is at Newmarket for the Debenhams July Festival, but leading the news today is the reopening of Towcester racecourse, now slated for October 2027. Overseeing the project, Richard Thomas tells Nick about how it is likely to come together, while Betway’s Lewis Knowles explains the betting company’s role as naming partner. Also today, Nick and Jane discuss the Financial Times report of a brand new team racing venture launched by F1 and TripAdvisor magnate Greg Maffei, which has buy in from some of US Racing’s biggest names. Plus, Mark McStay on Falmouth hopeful Balantina, and top French trainer Christophe Ferland on his UK runners this weekend. Meanwhile -at the TBA awards- Eva catches up with award winners Colin and Melba Bryce of Laundry Cottage Stud.