Horse Racing
Dubai Duty Free enhances backing of Ascot Racecourse
Airport retailer Dubai Duty Free has become an official sponsor of the UK’s Ascot Racecourse for the first time with annual benefits headlined by continued title sponsorship of the Shergar Cup for a further three years until at least 2016.
Moët & Chandon races ahead with Newmarket festival sponsorship
Champagne brand Moët & Chandon has expanded its international sports portfolio by agreeing to become the title sponsor of the July Festival UK horseracing event at Newmarket Racecourse.
Guinness drinks to Grand National partnership
Alcoholic drinks company Diageo has reached a deal for its Guinness brand to become an official partner of Aintree Racecourse for the 2014 Grand National horse racing showpiece.
Kentucky Derby renews with wine partner
Washington state-based wine producer 14 Hands Winery has been named as a sponsor of the Kentucky Derby horse race.
Longines signs wide-ranging Australian Turf Club partnership
Luxury watch brand Longines has expanded its long-standing involvement in horse racing through a five-year sponsorship agreement with the Australian Turf Club.
Chester Race Company signs innovative partnership with Betfair
Online gambling company Betfair has agreed a two-year deal with the Chester Race Company to become the official Wi-Fi and digital gaming partner of Chester Racecourse.
JCB digs in for extended Triumph Hurdle partnership
Construction and agricultural machinery manufacturer JCB has announced a six-year extension to its naming sponsorship of showpiece horse race the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Betfred takes punt on Grand National Festival
Aintree Racecourse has reached a three-year deal with Betfred to make the UK bookmaker the official betting partner of its showpiece Grand National Festival.
Cromer Group on board with Irish St Leger
UK-based property company the Cromer Group has reached a deal to sponsor the Irish St Leger horse race for the next three years.
Punchestown signs new title sponsor for Gold Cup
Punchestown Racecourse has announced Bibby Financial Services Ireland as the title sponsor of its showpiece Gold Cup race.
QIPCO seals landmark Royal Ascot sponsorship
Qatari private investment company QIPCO Holdings has increased its presence in British horse racing through a wide-ranging five-year deal to become the first ever official partner of Royal Ascot.
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Coral extends Welsh Grand National sponsorship deal
UK bookmaker Coral, a division of online and land-based betting operator Gala Coral, has agreed a five-year extension to its title sponsorship of the Welsh Grand National annual horseracing event.
Bookmakers throw weight behind All-Weather Championships
The UK’s Arena Racing Company has confirmed title sponsorship deals with bookmakers 32Red, Ladbrokes, Coral and Bookmakers.co.uk for its new All-Weather Championships.
Hennessy renews historic Gold Cup association
Cognac brand Hennessy has extended its title sponsorship of horse racing’s Gold Cup by a further three years.
Paddy Power expands jump racing presence at Cheltenham
Bookmaker Paddy Power has renewed its association with Cheltenham Racecourse by becoming the naming sponsor of the second day of the Open Meeting at the English horse racing venue.
Tattersalls gains naming rights to Irish 2000 Guineas
Bloodstock sales company Tattersalls has reached a deal with the Curragh Racecourse to become the title sponsor of the Irish 2000 Guineas for the next three years.