BBC Radio 1 DJ to host after party at Musselburgh

One of the most prestigious meetings on the Musselburgh Racecourse calendar is The Edinburgh Cup.

Now it is a definite for your diary with the after racing party to be hosted by Greg James of BBC Radio1 on the decks, ensuring that everyone has a great time.

The DJ will host the party in the Stage Marquee at the five star racing attraction just a few miles from the city centre.

Greg James (from BBC Radio 1) said: “I’m delighted to be hosting the after party at the Edinburgh Cup. The event combines a selection of my personal interests including horse racing and DJing, so I’m really looking forward to getting involved and enjoying the day with everyone.

“Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities and I’ve heard a lot about Musselburgh Racecourse so I’m thrilled to have been invited.”

Sarah Montgomery, Senior Operations and Commercial Manager at Musselburgh Racecourse, echoed his excitement and is delighted he will be there.

Sarah said: “As guests go, Greg James (from BBC Radio 1) is a real hot favourite. Not only is he one of the best-known radio DJs in Britain, but he has the perfect sporting credentials to fully appreciate the quality racing at the event.

“He is always having a good time, which we are sure will make him hugely popular with the thousands of attendees.

“We are delighted to officially confirm he will be attending and are very much looking forward to welcoming him for a fantastic day of racing and socialising.”

Fast-growing drink brand Edinburgh Gin has also agreed a £10,000 deal to claim the headline sponsor slot at the meeting following on from the success of last year’s race day – when racegoers enjoyed more than 14,000 measures of gin.

Sarah added: “The combination of our VIP guest, first class racing and Edinburgh Gin’s reputation for quality will ensure the day is a complete success. Whatever way you look at this, it is a fantastic partnership all round – not least for our racegoers who between them polished off more than 500 bottles in total during last year’s raceday.

“Edinburgh is the gin capital of the UK and Edinburgh Gin is a flagbearer for this thriving Scottish sector, but it is also premium brand which our racegoers love. We have heard our guest DJ is a gin lover as well so we are sure he will have a great time.”

For more information on the full list of fixtures, including a number of seasonal highlights, and to book tickets visit: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Or you can enter our competition which closes on 10 March 2016 to win two tickets to the races on Good Friday! Click here