The management of Ayr Racecourse has announced that Virgin Bet will continue to sponsor the Ayr Gold Cup for a third consecutive year. The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup is a sprint handicap race that saw victories by Summerghand and Bielsa in 2022. The race currently holds a value of £180,000. The increased prize money for the main event is …
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UK Tote: Record £129k Ayr dividend a ‘once in a blue moon’ event
The UK Tote Group has reported a record dividend for today’s Ayr Racecourse, the total pot for the six fixtures taking place throughout this afternoon standing at over £100,000. To be precise, the dividend stands at £129,858, boosted to £142,844.68 for punters using the firm’s Tote+ offering via its website or app, which provides a 10% boost. After reaching out …
Read More »Dave Watkins looks to achieve Betgenius status at Musselburgh
We are delighted to introduce Dave Watkins as today’s Tipster Challenge Guest. Watkins has been with Betgenius for over 5 years, starting out as Head of Connextra Sales, before becoming Commercial Manager, and finally moving into his current role as Sales Director – Digital Marketing. He will be providing expert tips for each of today’s races at Musselburgh, alongside competition …
Read More »Luke Tarr of Star Sports takes the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton
Luke Tarr, Head of Public Relations at Star Sports, becomes the latest industry expert to take the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton today. He has been with the company since March 2008. Star Sports are an independent bookmaker, offering unique bespoke services to their clients both on and off course, as well as facilitating some of the largest industry bets. He …
Read More »Coral announces £100,000 bonus for Welsh and Scottish Grand Nationals
Coral, in partnership with Chepstow Racecourse and Ayr Racecourse, announces the launch of a £100,000 bonus initiative linking two of British racing’s most prestigious Grand Nationals. The winner of the 2014 Coral Welsh Grand National, run at Chepstow Racecourse on Saturday 27 December, will earn a £100,000 bonus should the horse then win the Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday …
Read More »Coral agrees a five year title extension of the Scottish Grand National
Coral and Ayr Racecourse have agreed a new five-year for the bookmaker to continue its backing of the Scottish Grand National. Coral has sponsored the race since 2007 and will continue to do so until at least 2019. Simon Clare, Coral PR and Broadcast Director, said: “The Coral Scottish Grand National is now one of the most watched and most bet …
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