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Maintaining a safe, fast, and consistent racing surface is one of the most critical responsibilities of any UK racecourse. Deep soil compaction from galloping horses, machinery movement, irrigation cycles, and changing weather conditions makes aeration an essential part of racecourse turf management.
Aerators for racecourses are highly specialised machines designed to penetrate deeply, break up compaction, improve drainage, and protect the health of the rootzone — all without causing visible damage to the racing surface. This allows racecourses to maintain high safety standards, promote faster recovery between fixtures, and improve long-term sustainability of the turf.
Gable Business Finance provides dedicated finance solutions for purchasing new and used aerators for UK racecourses — including deep-tine units, tractor-mounted systems, air-injection machines, slitters, and heavy-duty pedestrian aerators. We fund equipment supplied by specialist dealers, manufacturers, contractors, and private sellers, with no age restrictions on most machinery.
Racecourses require aerators capable of handling high-use turf, deep-rooted compaction, and tight renovation windows between fixtures. Below are the most commonly recommended brands and models used throughout the UK racing industry.
Toro’s ProCore range is one of the most widely used in racecourse operations.
The Wiedenmann Terra Spike range is considered one of the best for deep, heavy-duty aeration.
Wiedenmann aerators are frequently used to maintain horse safety, reduce slip risk, and ensure the ground structure remains consistent.
The Verti-Drain is a staple in general aeration tasks.
This machine is extremely reliable for maintaining consistent moisture movement throughout the track profile.
This specialist machine delivers compressed air deep into the soil profile using a hydraulic probe, creating fractures underground without disturbing turf.
GreenTek offers fast, multi-purpose aeration solutions designed for large turf areas:
GreenTek equipment is widely used for maintaining consistent oxygen transfer across long stretches of turf.
Gable Business Finance supports the funding of all major categories of aeration machinery used in UK racecourse maintenance.
Used for the race track itself, training gallops, and highly compacted areas.
Remove cores of soil to reduce thatch and increase water penetration.
Essential for parade rings, winners’ enclosures, lawns and stable areas.
Inject compressed air into compacted zones with minimal surface effect.
Used for fast aeration across large turf areas and racecourse perimeter sections.
Attach to compact, utility or mid-sized tractors for heavy-duty turf management tasks.
Racecourses usually require multiple types of aerators to maintain different areas of the estate effectively.
Professional aerators are a significant investment, especially deep-tine and air-injection systems. Gable Business Finance provides tailored funding solutions that allow racecourses to acquire essential equipment without compromising their cash flow.
All finance options apply to:
Whether you run a flat racing track, jumps venue, all-weather track, training gallop or equestrian estate, Gable Business Finance ensures you can access the aeration technology you need.
Yes. Gable finances all aerators used by UK racecourses, including deep-tine, hollow-core, solid-tine, slitters, pedestrian aerators, PTO-mounted units, air-injection aerators, and specialist verticutters or scarifiers. We fund machines from all major brands, including Toro, Wiedenmann, Redexim, GreenTek, and Aeration Jet systems.
Absolutely. We can finance both brand-new and used equipment from a dealer or private seller. Many racecourses choose to finance used Wiedenmann, Verti-Drain or GreenTek units to keep costs down while maintaining professional turf standards.
No. Gable can finance older aerators and classic models as long as they are in suitable working condition. This includes refurbished or fully reconditioned machines.
Yes. We regularly finance machinery purchased through auctions, private sellers, or second-hand sources—not just through dealerships.
Hire Purchase is the most popular for long-life machinery such as Terra Spike and Verti-Drain units. However, Finance Leases and Operating Leases are increasingly used when racecourses want predictable budgets and the ability to upgrade regularly.
Yes. Many racecourses prefer payments weighted around their busiest income periods. We offer seasonal or deferred repayment structures tailored specifically to racing fixtures.
Yes. Replacement tines, tine heads, seedboxes and scarifying reels can be included within the finance agreement.
Yes – we can finance multi-machine packages including aerators, mowers, tractors, blowers, overseeders, top dressers, irrigation equipment and more.
Yes. Gable can refinance existing equipment, unlocking the equity value tied up in your aerators to generate immediate working capital.
We typically offer terms from 24 months to 84 months, depending on the machine’s value, condition, and expected lifespan.
Yes. We partner with turf machinery dealers to offer on-site finance solutions for racecourses and grounds teams.
Yes. Machines such as the Aeration Jet Ground Aerator, which inject pressurised air deep into the rootzone, can be funded under HP, finance lease, or operating lease agreements.
Below are 12 detailed examples of how Gable has supported racecourses and turf-care contractors with aerator finance.
A racecourse required a lightweight solution for removing moss and thatch from its parade ring lawn. Gable financed a Camon LS42 via Hire Purchase, enabling the grounds team to scarify regularly without hiring machinery. The floating axle and adjustable depth allowed precise turf grooming with zero turf burn.
High-traffic pedestrian zones around the winners’ enclosure were suffering compaction. The racecourse purchased a Groundsman elliptical aerator (18” width) capable of accessing tight gateways. Gable funded the machine with a low-deposit Finance Lease, allowing staff to use hollow or solid tines up to 5” depth.
A major jumps venue introduced a Graden GS04 verticutter for seasonal renovation. Gable arranged an Operating Lease with optional upgrades, enabling the club to maintain a clean, consistent surface and minimise thatch build-up from heavier winter races.
To support pre-fixture preparation, a racecourse invested in a Sisis Rotorake 600HD. Gable provided HP with extended terms due to the machine’s long lifespan. The 50mm depth capability improved compaction relief and supported year-round turf health.
A flat racing venue needed deep slitting for outfield and infield turf. Gable financed a Sisis Maxi Slitter using an Asset Refinance facility, releasing cash to support additional track improvements while adding a 1.6m aeration width to their fleet.
Heavy thatch on the racecourse’s infield required a professional solution. Gable funded a Ryetec 1.6m PTO scarifier-collector through a Finance Lease. The 1.3m collection hopper reduced manual labour, while the club used the machine for pre-season and post-season renovation.
A jumps racecourse required a deep 6” penetration aerator for take-off and landing areas. Gable financed a Groundsman 8120CTM under a Hire Purchase plan. The racecourse also financed tine heads and holders within the same agreement.
For sensitive turf areas, a racecourse purchased pedestrian machines including the Groundsman 345HD and Sisis Dart. Gable structured a Soft Asset Finance package covering all pedestrian aeration units with minimal upfront cost.
A coastal racecourse invested in RTM Suffolk ECO Slitters (1.2m and 1.8m), ideal for fast, regular aeration to 10” depth. Gable financed the units under a Finance Lease, allowing the racecourse to upgrade every 5 years.
A large racecourse estate needed multi-depth slitting across different turf zones. Gable financed a fleet of Sisis Multislit (1.5m), Maxislit (1.8m), and Megaslit (2.5m) units on a multi-asset HP facility. This ensured full coverage from stable yards to track perimeters.
During wet months, a racecourse suffered from deep compaction causing standing water. Gable funded an Aeration Jet compressed-air aerator via Hire Purchase. The system successfully fractured subsoil layers without disturbing the racing surface.
A dual-purpose racecourse invested in GreenTek aerators to manage runoff areas and support rapid decompaction. Gable financed both machines under a single agreement, helping the course increase weekly aeration output by over 40%.