In 1961, Isidore Kerman bought the course and significantly improved the facilities, with the Southdown Stand opening in 1987 under his stewardship.

In March 1980, HRH The Prince of Wales, riding the favourite Long Wharf, finished second to television presenter Derek Thompson in the Mad Hatters private sweepstake.

[3][4] In October 2001, television presenters Alice Plunkett and Alex Hammond finished 1st and 2nd respectively in a charity race.

[5] In 2005, Voy Por Ustedes won the Coral Casino Handicap Chase on his way to winning the Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

[7][8] Plumpton is a tight, undulating, left-handed course that features only National Hunt racing.