Horse Racing

Real estate developer Al Emadi Enterprises has extended its association with the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club by signing a five-year sponsorship deal for the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere event.

The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club has sealed a five-year extension to its long-term partnership with French gas and oil giant Total.

Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club and Qatar Petroleum International, which represents the Gulf state’s energy portfolio globally, have signed a sponsorship deal encompassing this year’s horse racing showpiece, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Cheltenham Racecourse has reached a three-year agreement with Freebets.com to make the betting affiliate site the title sponsor of its two mile five furlong handicap chase on Festival Trials Day.

UK alcoholic ginger beer brand Crabbie’s has become the new title sponsor of horse racing’s Grand National and the Grand National Festival after sealing a three-year deal.

Front Row Marketing Services has agreed a deal to market and sell the sponsorship and commercial rights for the 2013 edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships horseracing event.

Australian department store group Myer has extended its association with the Victoria Racing Club – the organiser of horse racing’s Melbourne Cup – through a five-year commercial deal.

Longines has expanded its relationship with Ascot Racecourse by agreeing an initial five-year deal to become an official partner of the venue until at least 2017.