In 2013, racecourse operator The Jockey Club launched the first retail bond in UK sport as a means of funding a major redevelopment of Cheltenham.
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ARC adds Ffos Las to racecourse portfolio
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Jockey Club reports record financial results
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Football Association’s Swarbrick looks for silver lining in “tough” 2021
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