Newbury Racecourse - Update on prize money
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Newbury Racecourse plc · NYR07/02/2023 13:34
Reach non-regulatory announcement
7 February 2023
(the "Company")
Update on prize money
The Company has today made an announcement to the racing industry in relation to its prize money allocation for the current year and beyond.
The full text of this announcement is set out below.
For further information please contact:
Newbury Racecourse plc Tel: 01635 40015
Julian Thick, Chief Executive
Allenby Capital Limited (AQSE Corporate adviser) Tel: 0203 328 5656
Nick Naylor / George Payne (Corporate Finance)
Hudson Sandler Tel: 0207 796 4133
Charlie Jack
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Text of the Company's announcement to the racing industry today
"NEWBURY RACECOURSE ANNOUNCE 16% INCREASE IN PRIZE MONEY ACROSS 2023 SEASON
Newbury Racecourse has announced a 16% increase in prize money to be distributed throughout the 2023 Flat and Jumps season, with total prize money on offer amounting to a record
The injection in prize money has been largely funded by a record executive contribution of
For the first time in 2023, Newbury Racecourse will have two races featured in the World Pool fixture list: The Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes and The BetVictor London Gold Cup Handicap Stakes. Subsequently, the 2023 London Gold Cup will be worth
The additional prize money on offer will be spread across the Flat and Jumps fixture list. The
Flat season will see the introduction of six high value novice and maiden races scheduled between April and September with total prize money between
Throughout the Jumps schedule, all midweek cards will receive, on average, an additional
the minimum value. Challow Hurdle Day will see its total prize fund increase by
Julian Thick, Chief Executive of Newbury Racecourse, said: "We are pleased to be able to announce a 16% increase in prize money with a record executive contribution for the forthcoming 2023 season. The financial challenges for horseracing and its participants are considerable, but we remain confident in the future of the racecourse and are happy to make this valuable investment at a time when racing needs it most. As an independent PLC we must run the racecourse on a sustainable basis and this year sees the largest amount the racecourse has ever invested in prize money, with
Andrew Balding, multiple Group 1 winning trainer said: "Newbury is our local track and we've enjoyed many great successes here over the years as a family. My father, Ian, won the- Lockinge on multiple occasions; it's a fantastic place to win big races as a local trainer. Prize money is critical for trainers to retain their owners and keep their horses in training. The steps taken by Newbury to prioritise an increase in prize money will go a long way in maintaining the competitive and compelling racing on offer at this fantastic racecourse."
Nicky Henderson, six-time National Hunt Champion Trainer, said: "This is a positive step forwards from Newbury, and one which will be welcomed by owners and trainers alike. Being our local track to Seven Barrows, we like to run horses at Newbury and the measures taken this year by the racecourse will ensure that our loyal owners, who invest so much in the sport, are rewarded for their success."
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Lucy Swiers, JSC Comms
Mobile: 07517 477 502
Email: lucy@jsccomms.co.uk
Notes to Editors
Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse, located in Berkshire, is one of the UK's premier racecourses staging 31 racedays a year, including both Flat and Jump meetings. It is the home of the Coral Gold Cup and Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes. The racecourse is also a conference and events venue and with its 36-bedroom onsite hotel, The Lodge, it is also an attractive venue for weddings."
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