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Virgin Bet announced as headline sponsor for Musselburgh's Easter Saturday Raceday

The event is set to take place on 30 March and will feature a range of different competitions.

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Virgin Bet has been announced as the headline sponsor for the upcoming Easter Saturday Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Set to unfold on 30 March, this day of racing will feature prestigious competitions like the £100,000 ($127,296) Queen’s Cup and the Scottish Sprint Cup, the latter of which is regarded as Scotland’s fastest race.

Bill Farnsworth, Racecourse Director at Musselburgh, commented: “In Virgin Bet we have a headline sponsor that matches our ambitions, to continue growing our Easter event and building its reputation as the pinnacle of horse racing in Scotland."

Ric Leask, Marketing Director at Virgin Bet, added: “We are thrilled to announce Virgin Bet as the headline sponsor for Easter Saturday Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse.

“We are passionate about delivering an unparalleled sports betting experience, and there’s no better way to showcase this commitment than by supporting one of the biggest days of racing in the Scottish calendar.

“Musselburgh holds a special place in the hearts of racing enthusiasts, and we are excited to be a part of the excitement and tradition that the Easter Saturday Raceday brings.”

Finally, Aisling Johnston, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Musselburgh Racecourse, commented: “Easter Saturday is one of our biggest annual events that has grown over the years, gaining the royal seal of approval along the way.

“Virgin Bet coming on board is helping us to be even more ambitious with our plans, so that we can put on the perfect holiday weekend event for all manner of racegoers."

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