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Leicester named Groundstaff Champions


Aintree are crowned Showcase Champions with groundstaff also being recognised


The RCA Showcase Awards, partnered by Moët Hennessy and Racing Post, celebrate excellence and innovation in racecourse customer experience and were held this year at Newbury Racecourse.


As well as being named overall Showcase Champion, Aintree also collected the Community & Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the third year running. They impressed the independent judging panel with their


commitment to deliver real impact and change through The Aintree Community Programme while innovative customer experience initiatives across the racecourse helped to ensure an outstanding Randox Health Grand National Festival.


Maggie Carver, Racecourse Association Chairman, said: "Aintree have delivered an impressive customer experience across all aspects of the


racecourse over the last year, with the pinnacle being another hugely successful Grand National Festival and they are worthy Showcase Champions."


"The excellence and innovation of all our Finalists made the competition as fierce as ever, and the winners have shown exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences."


"Well done to all the Winners and Finalists who can be very proud of their achievements. The variety and range of our racecourses are


The Leicester team collect their award


what makes the sport in Britain so unique, and it's really pleasing to see so many represented and winning awards tonight."


Having already collected the Dual‐ Purpose Groundstaff Award, Leicester Racecourse were named Groundstaff Champions, reward for their efforts in providing a continuously excellent racing surface across both codes.


There were two individual awards presented as well, with Maurice Crooks from Haydock Park being awarded the Neil Wyatt Lifetime Achievement Award and Alison Storey from York Racecourse


winning the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award.


Other winners on the night were: Arena Racing Company, Goodwood, Pontefract, Beverley, Ascot, York, Fontwell Park and Hamilton racecourses.


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