A spectacular Charity Racenight combining horse racing and music
will be staged at Ayr Racecourse later this year.
The STV Appeal Racenight on Friday June 22 will be the biggest
and most glamorous event of its type in Scotland in 2012.
Six races will be followed by a live performance from a still to
be named headline musical act who will play on an outside
stage.
It is hoped a huge amount of money will be raised for the STV
Appeal, working to help children affected by poverty in Scotland.
Launched in 2011 in association with The Hunter Foundation last
year the STV Appeal raised a fabulous £1.2 million.
Working closely with six major Scottish charities - Aberlour,
Action for Children, Barnardo's Scotland, Children 1st,
Save The Children Scotland and One Parent Families Scotland - The
STV Appeal now has the platform of Scotland's premier
racecourse.
Welcoming the announcement of the STV Appeal Racenight, Alan
Macdonald, Chairman of Ayr Racecourse said : " We are delighted to
be working with such a worthwhile cause as the STV Appeal and I'm
sure the racing and non racing public will join forces to make this
a night to remember.
"In the past we have attracted major acts like Alexandra Burke,
Deacon Blue and Status Quo to the Racecourse and its anticipated
the act who will be here in June will be an even bigger name. We
are in for a very exciting and successful Charity Racenight."
Rob Woodward, Chief Executive of STV and Trustee of the STV
Appeal said : "We're thrilled that Ayr Racecourse is planning what
promises to be a brilliant night on behalf of the STV Appeal.
Events such as this truly help make a difference and every pound
raised at this exciting event will be used to help vulnerable
children and young people in Scotland."