Property investment and development company William Ewart Properties is delighted to announce its sponsorship of one of the major races at Down Royal Racecourse’s November Festival of Racing. Taking place on Saturday 3rd November the “William Ewart Properties Ltd. Handicap Hurdle” is the richest hurdle race ever to be staged in Northern Ireland, boasting a total prize value of €65,000.
Nick Reid, Chief Executive at Ewart Properties explained:
“Becoming a sponsor at the Down Royal Festival of Racing is an excellent sponsorship opportunity for Ewart as a company. Attendance at the Festival of Racing is growing every year, as is the quality of racing and we wish to share in the racecourse’s vision over the coming years. We are delighted to partner with Down Royal and support the development of the racecourse, grandstand and hospitality facilities.”
Down Royal Racecourse Manager Mike Todd said:
"Down Royal Racecourse is thrilled to welcome William Ewart Properties as a new race sponsor. In recent years, we have worked hard to establish Down Royal as one of the leading sports and corporate entertainment venues on the island of Ireland. With quality sponsorship and support from local businesses, the November Festival has become an event where the calibre on the racing is matched by the hospitality offering.
“Now in its ninth year, the Festival of Racing is drawing in more people than ever before. With two days of premier league racing attracting the big names of the National Hunt world and nearly €500,000 in prize money up for grabs, Down Royal Racecourse is confident that the highest calibre of horses from Ireland and the UK will provide an unforgettable spectacle this November.“
The November Festival of Racing takes place on Friday 2nd November and Saturday 3rd November and the William Ewart Properties Ltd Handicap Hurdle takes place at 2.15pm on the Saturday.