Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai to extend partnership with The Curragh

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai is to strengthen its partnership with The Curragh racecourse in 2024 with a range of new sponsorships. The UAE’s leading supplier of horse feeds and supplements will sponsor a variety of races throughout the year, including the launch of the inaugural Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Future Champion Jockeys Series.

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Orby Stakes will carry prize money of €45,000 when it takes place on the same programme as the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas on Saturday 25th May, while the €100,000 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes takes place on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival on Saturday 29th June.

Al Basti Equiworld founder and CEO Malih Al Basti said: “The Curragh is established as one of the leading racecourses and training centres in the world and we are very pleased to be able to associate our brand with such an historic venue by adding our name to stakes races at two of the most prestigious weekends of racing in Europe.  Ireland is renowned for producing some of the best jockeys in the world and we are also happy to support the riding stars of the future with sponsorship of a series of races for apprentice jockeys.”

Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager of The Curragh, commented, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with one of the world’s leading equine industry suppliers.  Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai has been an outstanding supporter of the Thoroughbred racing industry all over the world and we are delighted that he has selected The Curragh to be part of his portfolio of sponsorships.”