Al Basti Equiworld Increases Sponsorship At The Curragh

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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai has strengthened its partnership with the Curragh Racecourse by putting its name to a variety of races staged at the track throughout the year, including the launch of the inaugural Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Future Champion Jockeys Series.

The Listed Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Orby S. will carry prize-money of €45,000 when it takes place on the same programme as the G1 Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas on Saturday, May 25, while the €100,000 G3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International S. will be staged on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival on Saturday, June 29.

Malih Al Basti, Al Basti Equiworld founder and CEO, said, “The Curragh is established as one of the leading racecourses and training centres in the world and we are very pleased to be able to associate our brand with such an historic venue by adding our name to stakes races at two of the most prestigious weekends of racing in Europe.

“Ireland is renowned for producing some of the best jockeys in the world and we are also happy to support the riding stars of the future with sponsorship of a series of races for apprentice jockeys.”

Evan Arkwright, racing and sponsorship manager at the Curragh, added, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with one of the world's leading equine industry suppliers. Al Basti Equiworld Dubai has been an outstanding supporter of the thoroughbred racing industry all over the world.”

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