Hereford Racecourse to reopen

[Ubique]

From BBC Sports .

 

Hereford racecourse - controversially closed down by owners Arena Racing Company in December 2012 - is to reopen for business in October.

 

Up to four fixtures are to be staged with more in 2017.

 

Hereford was shut in 2012 after 241 years of racing - the first recorded meeting there was in August 1771.

 

However, ARC said at the time the venue was no longer viable, citing the recession and the rise of internet betting on other sports.

[Denise Lloyd]

That is really good news lets hope it happens.  I am no racing fan but at least it was something Hereford  was known for

[Denise Lloyd]

Jesse Norman â€@Jesse_Norman  38 mins38 minutes ago

Jesse Norman Retweeted NICK NENADICH

Well done @HfdsCouncil

Jesse Norman added,

NICK NENADICH @NENNERS56

@Jesse_Norman @CorneliusRacing let's not forget the part Herefordshire Council played in this. A great course reinvigorated. Well done Hrfd

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What role did Hereordshie Council play in it's reopening and it's closing please

[Colin James]

Good news for Hereford. 

[DILLIGAF]

And a cycle track is in talks too.

[Roger]

And a cycle track is in talks too.

 

I actually agree with that. Not a velodrome which needs money to participate in as a competitor. But more mainstream. 

[DILLIGAF]

Halo have their eyes on it!! :(

[H.Wilson]

A cycle track sounds good but a velodrome would of attracted more people to Hereford.

[megilleland]

Here is the link to the original discussion about a Velodrome in Hereford. I think a Velodrome would be a great opportunity and would highlight Hereford as a cycling centre. Without it the cycle track would become just another dog walking area.