AN Andover security provider is celebrating after securing the security and stewarding contact for the Newbury racecourse.

From April, Venture Security will be supplying all event stewarding, crowd management and hospitality security services for the racecourse, including for the high-profile Coral Gold Cup, Betfair Super Saturday, and the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes.

Venture’s team will be providing year-round security services for the site, including 31 popular race days held at the racecourse each year, the largest of which will require a mobilisation of up to 180 security and stewarding staff on the day.

The contract was awarded to Venture following a competitive tender process. Newbury is the second racecourse to call on the team’s services, with Venture has been the security provider of choice for Salisbury Racecourse for the last eight years.

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Venture Security's head of events Duncan Robertson said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with the internationally renowned Newbury Racecourse. Being such a professional and well-organised course, we look forward to adding value through our high-quality security provision and to working with the team there to support a positive customer experience.

“It’s a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team that despite being a small independent security company, we continue to secure contracts from world-leading companies, sporting venues and historic sites across the region; including Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, and now Newbury Racecourse. It’s fantastic to see the capabilities and quality of smaller security companies increasingly being recognised.”

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Newbury Racecourse is a Grade 1 racecourse and is ranked among the top 10 racecourses in the UK. The racecourse has a long history of racing, having been in operation for more than 115 years and welcoming around 180,000 visitors annually.

The site also boasts one of the largest conference and events centres in Berkshire, with over 3,800 sq. metres of event and exhibition facilities.

Amelia Gray, head of operations at Newbury Racecourse, said: “We’re excited for another busy year at Newbury Racecourse with a number of high-profile race days - as well as live performances from Olly Murs and Sir Tom Jones - arriving in the coming weeks and months. Providing memorable experiences for those attending race days and events at Newbury Racecourse is our top priority and we look forward to working with Venture Security as we continue to enhance the race day and event experience we’re able to offer in 2023 and beyond.”