AL Basti Equiworld will sponsor the Listed Carlingford Stakes at Dundalk Stadium next Friday (October 13th) and the Listed Mercury Stakes a week later at the all-weather venue.

The Dubai-based company has agreed to support the races for the next three years.

Al Basti Equiworld is a leading distributor of horse feeds, feed supplements and veterinary medicines in the Middle East and this latest support of an Irish racecourse will further enhance Al Basti Equiworld’s growing profile in Ireland.

Founded by successful racehorse owner Malih Al Basti, the company is particularly keen to recognise the hard work of stable staff and included in the Dundalk deal is provision of a complimentary meal for stable staff with a runner on the evening of Al Basti Equiworld’s sponsorships at Dundalk Stadium.

Malih Al Basti said: “We try wherever possible to ensure that stable staff are recognised for their contribution to racing, and are delighted to have been able to partner with Dundalk Stadium in this initiative.”

Jim Martin, Dundalk’s CEO, said: “Al Basti Equiworld is a great supporter of racing and we are delighted to have this opportunity to help promote the brand at two of our listed meetings. We look forward to seeing Mr Al Basti’s colours represented at Dundalk and we are very grateful for his support of our track.”