Best of British Events prepares attendees for the Cheltenham Festival in style

Last month saw the Best of British Pre Cheltenham Lunch at Malmaison Brighton – a great event in the Best of British calendar and a ‘must’ for all racing fans, writes Sam Thomas.

Guests had the opportunity to listen to the legendary Mick Fitzgerald, accompanied by Luke Tarr from Star Sports, with insights being shared about the then upcoming festival. They talked attendees through the race card for the week ahead. 

As with all Best of British (BOB) events, the room was packed with business owners and decision makers from across the region, participating in fundraising activities brilliantly hosted by the enthusiastic Ryan Heal and the BOB team.

Talking with Ryan Heal, he said: “This event has become a permanent fixture in amongst our many events, but as a racing fan myself it is a personal favourite and sets us all up for a great Cheltenham Festival week.”

I am yet to catch up with Ryan following the festival to see how the tips from the event paid off. Hopefully, he had a successful trip. It was great to host some of our Value Added Partners and, even for those not massively into horse racing, hearing the brilliant Mick Fitzgerald and the banter between him and Luke Tarr, it really did make for a fantastic, fun afternoon.

The event was sponsored by KTDA, with the Sussex Business Times as media partner. 

The event raised money and awareness of the Injured Jockeys Fund. 

I am looking forward to more Best of British Events this year in Brighton, London, Eastbourne, Gatwick and the new venue at Tunbridge Wells. If you would like to attend or find out more, go to https://bestofbritish.org.uk/public-events/