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Another dramatic phase of the Cheltenham Racecourse Masterplan, transforms facilities for race-goers and enables the course to further enhance its position as the home of National Hunt racing. The new development centres on a new, multi-purpose Arena, The Centaur, linked to the grandstands which will provide an indoor venue for racegoers, incorporating bars and catering facilities, seating, betting and giant TV screen showing the day's races.
Up to 4,000 people will be able to meet, be entertained, and relax between races in the Centaur, enabling the Racecourse to increase attendance to 54,000 on peak days. Racegoers in the Best Mate Enclosure opposite the main stands will have their outlook over the Course and Finishing Straight transformed by a new twin stand for 1,200 people, complete with bars, betting, new toilet facilities, catering, and strategic landscaping.
A course-widening programme sees the width of the track on the Finishing Straight increased by 25%, allowing greater flexibility to provide fresh ground and enhancing the safety for horses and jockeys. A realigned Horsewalk from the stables, diverting under a major new access bridge, provides increased protection by separating horses and pedestrians.
As well as underlining the position of Cheltenham as the premier home of National Hunt racing and the Racecourse's current contribution to the economy of the town, the development will provide state-of-the-art facilities to host other prestigious business, entertainment and cultural events.
The two-tiered auditorium, which will be able to seat c2,000 people and host a standing audience of c5,000, is designed to offer a flexible venue for existing events at the Course, including Festivals, Student Balls, Conferences, Exhibitions and Concerts.
Edward Gillespie, Managing Director of Cheltenham Racecourse, said: 'The new Tattersalls Concourse will create a much needed venue for top leisure, cultural and business events in the south west, making Cheltenham the region's top location for high profile conferences, exhibitions and concerts'.
To see more about The Centaur visit their website:-
http://www.thecentauratcheltenham.com/
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