A NEW Scottish racing trainers championships starts next month names Isle of Skye Whisky as the sponsor of the Scottish Racing ‘Trainers’ Championship’ and official whisky partner at all five Scottish racecourses – Ayr, Hamilton Park, Kelso, Musselburgh and Perth.

The sponsorship deal includes award presentations at race days throughout the year, to the top National Hunt and top Flat racehorse trainer at each individual track, as well as to the top overall Scottish Flat and jump trainer with runners at all five Scottish racecourses over the year.

Commenting on the new deal, Jonathan Garratt, Commercial Manager of Scottish Racing said: “We could not wish for more enthusiastic supporters. Whisky is one of the major ingredients within Scotland’s hospitality experience and we are very proud to be associated with this top quality blend, which I am sure will go down very well with all our customers.”

The Scottish Racing partnership is an integral part of Ian Macleod Distillers’ brand development strategy for Isle of Skye Whisky, which aims to raise the profile of the award-winning whisky throughout Scotland and beyond.

This builds on last month’s announcement that Isle of Skye Whisky was stepping up its sponsorship of Scotland’s number one National Hunt racehorse trainer, Lucinda Russell and her team at Arlary House Stables.