Families and Racing Fans Flock To Sheep Races At Lothian Racecourse

PRESS RELEASE JUNE 17, 2008

FAMILIES AND RACING FANS FLOCK TO SHEEP RACES AT LOTHIAN RACECOURSE

Punters who flock to Musselburgh Racecourse will be
treated to sheep races as part of a race night in aid of Macmillan
Cancer Support.

The East Lothian course has thrown their weight
behind the cancer charity to raise awareness and much needed funds at
the Macmillan Cancer Support Racenight on Monday 30 June.

With an expected crowd of around 4000, Musselburgh
are donating £1 for every punter through the gates. The gate money will
be boosted with collections and a grand prize draw.

In addition to six flat horse races, a Haddington
farmer is supplying some of his flock to take part in a unique sheep
race. Other attractions include a county food fayre featuring some of
East Lothian's best produce. It will be a great day for all the family,
and kids under 16 who are accompanied by an adult will get in for free.

It's the first time Musselburgh Racecourse has
supported a nominated charity. The racecourse decided to back Macmillan
was taken because all proceeds will help local families.

Macmillan fundraiser for Musselburgh area, Fiona
Leitch, said: "It will be a really enjoyable night out for all the
family. There will be six flat races for those who enjoy serious
racing, while I'm sure the sheep races will keep children and families
entertained.

"There will also be lots of interesting stalls and
prizes draws, along with the usual touches of glamour that you always
get at such a lovely location as Musselburgh.

"We are hoping to get around 4000 attending and the
more people who come to our race night, the more money we'll be able to
put into vital services for people affected by cancer."

Musselburgh Racecourse commercial manager, Claire
Sheppard, said: "It's the first time we've supported a charity to this
extent and we've done so because it will have a direct impact on East
Lothian families who face the daily struggle of living with cancer.

"We're delighted to team up with Macmillan Cancer
Support. We are donating £1 for ever person through the gates and we
hope all our generous customers will show their support by digging deep
on the night."

Gates open on Monday 30 June at 4.30pm and the first
race is at 6.55pm, tickets cost £15 (£13 if booked in advance). For
more information contact Fiona Leitch on 01899 229059 or email [email protected], call Musselburgh Racecourse on 0131 665 2859 or visit www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk