The Gentleman Magazine Issue 14 | April 2019 | Page 56
EVERY BRITISH RACECOURSE PLEDGES TO SUPPORT
TO TICKETS FOR TROOPS FOR 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) together with Tickets
For Troops are pleased to announce that every racecourse in
Great Britain will once again offer free tickets to Armed Forces
personnel in 2019.
Since the scheme launched in 2009 British Racecourses have
donated nearly 80,000 tickets to the scheme, which allows
those employed in the Armed Forces to attend some of British
racing’s premier days for free.
2019 is the third year all of Great Britain’s courses have signed
up for the scheme and once again tickets are on offer for
events such as Royal Ascot, the Qatar Goodwood Festival, the
Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, the William Hill St Leger
Festival and Cheltenham’s November Meeting.
"Our thanks goes to the racecourses as well as Tickets For
Troops and we hope plenty will enjoy a well-deserved day out
at the races this year.”
Caroline Davies, Racecourse Services Director at the
Racecourse Association, commented:
“We are proud to support Tickets for Troops and to offer
our service men and women the opportunity to enjoy a day
out at the races with their families. The tenth anniversary of
this scheme is a wonderful landmark which has seen almost
80,000 tickets provided and we look forward to continuing to
supporting Tickets for Troops in the years to come.”
Stuart Higgins, Director at Tickets For Troops, said:
“This year marks our 10 year anniversary and we would like to
thank the British Horseracing Authority and all the racecourses
which have been so generous and consistent supporters of
Tickets For Troops since the charity's launch. With racecourses
throughout the UK it means troops and their families from all
corners of the country can enjoy a great day out in recognition
of their efforts in keeping us safe and secure.”
Robin Mounsey, Head of Media at the BHA, said:
“It is good news that once again in 2019 the brave men and
women who serve our country will be able to enjoy a wide
variety of British racing’s fixtures across all 59 racecourses.
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