Doncaster To Reopen After £32m Facelift

Doncaster racecourse is set to re-open today for the first time since December
2005 after a £32m overhaul to the entire site.

Officials said the trial day at the South Yorkshire course would aim to iron
out any problems ahead of the St Leger Festival in four weeks’ time.

About 10,000 people were expected to attend the racecourse on Friday, with a
crowd of more than 30,000 expected for the St Leger on 15th September.

The old grandstand, built in 1969, has been replaced by a five-tier structure
with all but the top floor open to the general public.

The Urban-i stand includings a conference and exhibition centre, betting
outlets, bars, dining areas, private boxes and hospitality suites.

The historic site was redeveloped in a joint venture by Doncaster
Metropolitan Borough Council and Arena Leisure.