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Arena Leisure PLC
01 September 2005


1 September 2005

Arena Leisure Plc

             Doncaster Racecourse - Planning Application Submitted

Arena Leisure Plc ("Arena") is pleased to announce that it has today submitted
an outline planning application for the redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse.

The proposals for redevelopment include a brand new state-of-the-art grandstand,
exhibition and conference centre together with a superb new stables complex and
accommodation block on the racecourse site.

Ian Penrose, Chief Executive of Arena Leisure Plc, said;

"This is a major step towards the redevelopment and rejuvenation of Doncaster
Racecourse.

"We expect to be able to announce shortly the successful conclusion of our joint
development agreement with Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) and
further details will be made available at that time."

Ted Taylor, Managing Director of The Doncaster Racecourse Management Company and
Operations Director of Arena's Racing Division, added;

"We have been managing the racecourse now for nearly a year and I am delighted
that following extensive work between Arena and DMBC we have finalised this
planning application."

Martin Winter, Mayor of Doncaster, said;

"The lodging of these plans for the racecourse is the first step towards a 
historic facelift for the home of the world's oldest classic race meeting - the 
St Leger.

"When redeveloped, the Town Moor Racecourse and Exhibition Centre will be one of
the top five racing facilities in Britain, giving Doncaster the scope to host
world class events.

"It is yet another example of how Doncaster is transforming and reinventing
itself and it will prove a huge boost to the area and its people."

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For further information please contact:

Arena Leisure Plc
Ian Penrose, Chief Executive          020 7495 2277

Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
David Rydell / Zoe Sanders            020 7861 3232




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