Tag Archives: David Williamson

Betfair agrees race sponsorship deal with Newcastle Racecourse

SBC News Betfair agrees race sponsorship deal with Newcastle Racecourse

Betfair has been named as the official sponsor for both the Northumberland Plate Festival and Fighting Fifth Hurdle after signing a new deal with Newcastle Racecourse and the Arena Racing Company (ARC). Listed as the feature race, the Betfair Exchange Northumberland Plate is due to be broadcast live across ITV 1 and Sky Sports Racing. Other feature races run across …

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Newcastle Racecourse to receive multi-million pound face-lift

SBC News Newcastle Racecourse to receive multi-million pound face-lift

The Arena Racing Company (ARC) has revealed a multi-million pound development scheme for Newcastle Racecourse and High Gosforth Park, following on from the success in similar previous work undertaken. Planning to submit its plans for the next stages of its development to Newcastle City Council in Autumn this year, it is hoped the proposals will boost the international prestige of …

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Stobart Group enhances racing support via fresh sponsorship

SBC News Stobart Group enhances racing support via fresh sponsorship

The Stobart Group has been announced as headline sponsor of the three-day Northumberland Plate meeting, after agreements were reached with the Arena Racing Company and Newcastle Racecourse. Titled the Stobart Group Festival of Racing, the festival is scheduled to take place June 28-30, featuring a stellar racing and entertainment line-up. David Williamson, Executive Director at Newcastle Racecourse, commented: “We are …

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188BET to sponsor first all weather fixture at Newcastle racecourse

SBC News 188BET to sponsor first all weather fixture at Newcastle racecourse

Following yesterday’s announcement that 188BET has become an Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) of British Racing, Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced that the company will be sponsoring the first all-weather fixture at Newcastle Racecourse on Tuesday 17th May.  The 188BET First All-Weather Race Day will be a £60,000, seven race card with a feature £20,000 handicap.  188BET will sponsor six races …

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