The G3 Sunline Vase, a 2100-metre race at Ellerslie in New Zealand, will now be sponsored by Malih Al Basti's Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, the company announced on Wednesday.
Now worth NZ$250,000 (€139,560), the race will take place on Champions Day at the course, Mar. 8. Al Basti Equiworld also includes sponsorship of the New Zealand Jockeys' Association, the NZ$1-million (€558,240) G1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m), NZ$650,000 G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and best turned-out prizes at both Riccarton Park and Wellington.
“We are delighted to be extending our long-standing sponsorship in New Zealand to the northern region,” Al Basti Equiworld founder and owner, Malih Al Basti said. “We are pleased to be partnering with Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and excited to be part of their thrilling new Champions Day meeting.”
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