Bath Racecourse and Value Rater Racing Club are delighted to announce that 29 horses have been declared for the two finals of the 2019 Value Rater Racing Club Stayers and Sprints Series, which take place on Sunday 15 September.
Aimed at supporting the grassroots of the sport, the well-supported Series is for Class Five and Six horses with two £20,000 Finals taking place on Sunday 15 September. 11 qualifier races for each category have been taking place throughout Bath Racecourse’s season with placed horses and frequent runners receiving points.
The horses with the most points received the greatest protection from elimination from their respective Final. The 1 mile 6 furlong Stayers final has 14 declared horses and the f furlong 160 year Sprint final has 15 declared horses.
Matt Mitter, CEO of sponsor Value Racing Racing Club, commented, “I am very proud that ‘The Value Rater Racing Club’ has sponsored the Sprints & Stayers Series at Bath this year. What prompted me to get involved with the series was the ability to support the grassroots of our great sport with some great prize money on offer.
“There was been a great buzz around Bath during the qualifiers having been on hand at most of the meetings. The big field sizes on Sunday for both diversions show how well received the series has become.”
As part of a wider partnership deal with Bath Racecourse, Value Rater Racing Club was secured as the headline sponsors of the 2019 Series. Value Rater Racing Club aims to engage with and develop novice racing fans and bettors, help them to learn more about the sport and feel more confident and informed in betting on British Racing.
For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit www.bath-racecourse.co.uk
