Arena Leisure Plc are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Renton to head up Arena’s racecourse operations which will, in future, be run as a separate division within the overall Group structure. Ian has an excellent track record in the sport from his current position as General Manager and Clerk of the Course at both Wincanton and Salisbury racecourses, together with his Clerk of the Course responsibilities at Aintree. Furthermore, Ian holds positions on a number of racing industry committees.

Commenting on the appointment Ian Penrose, of Arena Leisure Plc said:

‘This is a very important appointment for Arena, which will strengthen the overall operations of the Group and we are delighted that Ian has agreed to join us. He brings a wealth of experience in racing and will join on a part time basis until he completes his duties in respect of the Grand National meeting in April 2001, after which he will assume the position of Director of Racing on a full time basis’.

Contact
Martin Pope
Arena Leisure Plc 07770 435 282

David Bick
Holborn Public Relations
020 7929 5599
david.bick@holbornpr.co.uk