Chester off to racing start

Chester Race Company has taken over the management of Musselburgh Racecourse.

East Lothian Council earlier selected Chester Race Company as preferred operator for an initial 10-year period. Musselburgh now joins Chester and Bangor-on-Dee as the third racecourse in the Chester Race Company portfolio. Chief Executive of Chester Race Company, Richard Thomas, said: “We are delighted to be formally appointed as the new operators of Musselburgh Racecourse. We are committed to the long term running and success of the racecourse and ensuring its reputation within the local community and Scottish racing is upheld.

“The entire team is excited to begin this new chapter and deliver proposals to maximise the available opportunities for the racecourse. We will look to build upon the pre-existing successes in ensuring Musselburgh continues to deliver an integral experience for visiting horsemen, racegoers and members of the local community alike.”

Musselburgh's Bill Farnsworth, said: “Chester’s management team has an excellent track record and we are delighted to be working with one of the best racecourse teams in the country."