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Jockey Club's Kempton Redevelopment Sparks Racing Community Outcry

12/16/2025

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The Jockey Club plans to bulldoze Kempton racecourse for housing, drawing opposition from the racing community.
In 2018, Jim Mullen said The Jockey Club struck a deal with Redrow to develop the site.
The government’s upcoming planning bill may facilitate the development.
The Jockey Club faces governance and transparency criticisms regarding ceding Kempton.
The deal remains valid until 2028, contingent on planning permission.

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Story summary

The Jockey Club plans to bulldoze Kempton racecourse for housing, drawing opposition from the racing community.
In 2018, Jim Mullen said The Jockey Club struck a deal with Redrow to develop the site.
The government’s upcoming planning bill may facilitate the development.
The Jockey Club faces governance and transparency criticisms regarding ceding Kempton.
The deal remains valid until 2028, contingent on planning permission.