Parliamentary group launched at Ayr Gold Cup meeting

SANDRA OSBORNE MP has welcomed the launch of the FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH RACING ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP which will take place at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 20th September.

She said:

"As Vice Chair of the new group I am delighted that the official launch will take place at Ayr Racecourse in recognition of its status as the premier racecourse in Scotland. We have set up the Group to enhance awareness of racing both as a sport and as an industry. We hope to push for more race meetings in Scotland.

"On a local level we need only consider the economic benefit of the Gold Cup weekend to see how important Ayr Racecourse is to our community. I am pleased that the racecourse has been retained in local ownership with a long term commitment to maintaining and investing in racing and other leisure activities."