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Varese Turf & Sport Awarded Concession Of Varese Racecourse

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Varese Racecourse
Varese, Italy - May 10, 2018: Racecourse of Varese. Panoramic view of the Le Bettole racecourse located in viale Ippodromo (boulevard Hippodrome) with a grass track and one in sand - ground. Structure for horse racing and for bets on horses. Founded in 1911, it is used for galloping races

The newly formed Varese Turf & Sport will become the new concession holder of Varese Racecourse on January 1, 2026, the organisation announced on Tuesday.

Varese Turf & Sport released a statement which read in part, “The challenges ahead are many and significant, but we are ready to immediately deploy skills, energy, and investments to launch a concrete and long-lasting renewal path for the racecourse.

“Our objective is clear: to relaunch the world of horse racing as both a symbol and a driving force of a broader process of enhancement of the city's sporting, cultural, and economic sectors. We firmly believe that the racecourse can once again become a point of reference not only for enthusiasts but for the entire Varese community and, more broadly, for northern Italy, thanks to modern programming, renewed services, and an open approach toward the city.

“In the coming months, an intervention plan will take shape involving facilities, activities, and initiatives linked to horse racing, with particular attention to sustainability, innovation, and collaboration with local stakeholders.”