Key points:
- Virgin Bet renews sponsorship of Musselburgh's New Year's Day and Easter Saturday events for 2025
- The Easter Saturday Raceday features the £100,000 Queen’s Cup and Scottish Sprint Cup
- WalkSafe, a personal safety app, will be integrated as part of Virgin Bet’s sponsorship
Musselburgh Racecourse has announced that Virgin Bet will return as the title sponsor for two of its flagship events in 2025: New Year’s Day and Easter Saturday Racedays.
The New Year’s Day Raceday on 1 January, which typically attracts over 6,000 fans, will feature jump racing events, including the £40,000 ($52,000) Auld Reekie Handicap Chase and the £30,000 Hogmaneigh Hurdle. The total prize fund for the day exceeds £100,000.
Virgin Bet will also headline the Easter Saturday Raceday on 19 April, showcasing other well-known events such as the £100,000 Queen’s Cup and Scotland’s fastest race, the Scottish Sprint Cup.
Good to know: These events are part of Musselburgh’s “Sensational 6,” the racecourse’s top race days throughout the year
Commenting on the extended partnership, Virgin Bet’s Marketing Director, Dominic Vye, stated: “We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Musselburgh Racecourse as the headline sponsor for both the Easter Saturday Raceday and New Year’s Day Raceday.
“Supporting these key events in the Scottish racing calendar aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering an unparalleled sports betting experience. We are excited to contribute to the excitement and tradition that both the Easter Saturday and New Year’s Day Racedays bring."
Sarah Montgomery, Commercial and Operations Director at Musselburgh Racecourse, added: “We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Virgin Bet and LiveScore Bet at Musselburgh Racecourse and look forward to hosting another fantastic edition of the Virgin Bet Easter Saturday, as well as New Year's Day Raceday in partnership with Virgin Bet, two highlights of our ‘Sensational 6’ racedays.
“We’re also thrilled to have Virgin Bet’s Personal Safety Partner WalkSafe integrated as part of their sponsorships with us. The experience and safety for all spectators at our racecourses is a priority, so it’s fantastic to see this as part of Virgin Bet’s ‘A Good Bet’ initiatives, which aims to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all.”
