Any target on the chart? Last time it was here, it went straight to 264p more or less.

Haven't heard anything as yet, but some obvious heavy buying.
Is there a stock overhang?

I've held for a while here but hadn't seen the thread! I'm expecting this should start hotting up very soon. As we get closer to St Leger Day and the new developments I understand at Doncaster are looking good. That and the continued talk of the Reuben bros. holding a stake and interest in merging with Northern, this is increasingly becoming a good property play in my opinion.

Large volume today but not exactly producing any results???

This one finally picking up today. Perhaps on the back of yesterday's volume something is afoot and maybe a takeover approach not so far away?

Another healthy rise this morning (albeit from substantial lows) but things hotting up here.

Good news on its way , takeover bid ?

possibly but not in the immediate short term because of the chairman's share purchase yesterday. That was a large share purchase, 1.2m shares, clearly he thinks this is dirt cheap and it could be there's something large happening and it takes time to bring it all together.

I think they are looking to buy out another company .

From what I've been reading elsewhere perhaps reverse into something larger?? I'm going nowhere!

I will find out from my friend who knows someone from are and report back .

u better hurry up before they are 5p, lol

A private buyer has been buying up stock . Doncaster opens up thursday .

The hotel is the second phase of the exciting plans for the redevelopment of
Doncaster Racecourse. The first phase, which will cost around 32 million,
involves the replacement of the old grandstand and exhibition hall with
state-of-the-art facilities for racing, conferences and exhibitions, together
with new stabling, weighing room and stable lads' accommodation.

Phase one is scheduled for completion in August 2007, in time for the world's
oldest classic horserace, the St Leger, in September

According to RNS dated 1/8/07 the hotel will not open until 1st quarter 2009, the racecourse is due to be officially opened by Princess Anne on 12/9/07.

Chairman's investment not looking so good!

Doncaster Racecourse on schedule to stage a trial event in August 2007
and to be officially re-opened by HRH the Princess Royal on 12 September
2007, the first day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival , sorry its the granstand thats open .The redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse is drawing to a close. Although our
contractor has advised us that the severe adverse weather in the area in June
caused delays to what was always a very tight schedule, we remain on target to
stage a trial event in August and for HRH the Princess Royal to officially
re-open the Racecourse on 12 September for the start of the Ladbrokes St Leger
Festival.

Further catering facilities, including a food court and champagne and seafood
restaurant, have been introduced that were not part of the original development

Got a few more at 51.25p and the sp is moving up again .

yes its moved up 0.5p after falling 18p. lol

Moving back to were it should be . This one could be a winner in 2008 with all their plans .

Excellent news re Wolverhampton this morning. Now we should start motoring.

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Arena Leisure PLC, the racecourse operator, has received planning permission to create Britain's first 'racino' at Wolverhampton racecourse.

The UK's largest operator of horseracing fixtures said it has been informed that Wolverhampton City Council has received confirmation from the Government Office for the West Midlands that the planning application for the redevelopment of the racecourse will not be called-in for determination by the Secretary of State.

As a consequence, planning permission has now been secured, subject to finalising legal agreements with the council.

These improvements include an expansion of the hotel from 54 to 170-bedrooms, the construction of a new conference, exhibition and banqueting suite, a new leisure facility including a swimming pool and the incorporation of a casino within the racecourse, thereby creating the UK's first 'Racino'. The development will cost an estimated 23 mln stg.

In January, the City of Wolverhampton was recommended as a location for a

'small' casino by the Casino Advisory Panel. The Panel commented that: 'if the

casino happens to end up at the racecourse it would add to its uniqueness and

provide an interesting and unusual social impact test'.

The Panel's recommendations require the endorsement of Parliament and this has been delayed by the issues surrounding the 'regional' casino.

Arena said it has been reassured, however, by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport's written statement in July 2007 that: 'there was a clear consensus across all parties that the eight large and eight small casinos should be awarded to the authorities identified by the Panel'.

Arena's chief executive Mark Elliott said the Wolverhapmton plans form an important part of the company's strategy.

'We are delighted that the Government Office for the West Midlands, on behalf of the Secretary of State, recognised that the proposed development of

Wolverhampton Racecourse addressed the issues created by the Racecourse's Green

Belt location whilst, at the same time, helping to secure the long-term future

of the racecourse by further enhancing its status as a leading racing,

conferencing and leisure destination for the West Midlands region,' he said in a statement.

Arena's proposals were resubmitted last year after the original plans were rejected by former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott because of their impact on the green belt.

The company is looking to lift revenues by developing racecourses into all-round leisure venues.

Arena has won planning permission to develop a hotel at Lingfield and has redeveloped Doncaster, where the St Leger, the oldest of the five classic horseraces, takes place next week