Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai, the UAE's leading distributor of horse feeds and supplements, has been announced as the new sponsor of the entire card at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday, 23rd September, day two of the historic three-day Cambridgeshire Meeting.

Highlighted by the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Joel Stakes and the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes which share Group 2 status, the day boasts total prize money in excess of £430,000 and a supporting card that includes the Group 3 Princess Royal Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes and two Listed contests.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai founder, Malih Al Basti, said: "The addition of this prestigious card to our portfolio of international sponsorships represents a significant extension of our investment in British racing and Newmarket Racecourses.

"We already enjoy a successful relationship with the course and the town through our sponsorship of the Owners' & Trainers' facilities at both the July Course and theRowley Mile, and since 2016 as a partner of Discover Newmarket, supporting their campaigns to promote leisure, tourism and commerce in the region".

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai's support for the town will be further endorsed on the day when winning connections will receive trophies and mementoes sourced from local businesses.

"Newmarket is a very special place with a global reputation and I am very pleased we can play a part in its continued success", added Mr Al Basti.

Thanks to an innovative promotion, three lucky racegoers will have the opportunity to visit the United Arab Emirates' most vibrant city with a guest.

A free-to-enter prize draw will offer three pairs of return tickets from the UK to Dubai courtesy of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai which must be claimed on the day.

Sophie Able, General Manager of Newmarket Racecourses, said: "We are delighted to be enhancing our partnership with Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai through their support of one of The Rowley Mile's premier days of racing.

"The race programme consistently allows excellence to come to the fore with this year's 1,000 Guineas winner running on the day last year, and it is entirely fitting to be partnering with one of the equine industry's leading suppliers."

Picture credit: Florian Christoph from Dublin, Ireland, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons