Horse Racing

Bourbon whisky brand Woodford Reserve has stepped up its backing of the Kentucky Derby to become the presenting sponsor of the US horse-racing event.

Online betting company Betfair has agreed a deal with Jockey Club Racecourses, the group that oversees the running of 15 of the UK’s leading racecourses, to continue its sponsorship of two major jump racing events.

Luxury watch and jewellery retailer Kennedy has agreed a deal to sponsor Australian horse-racing event the Melbourne Cup.

UK bookmaker William Hill has agreed a deal to sponsor horse racing’s St Leger Festival.

Online betting and casino operator Betway has agreed a deal to continue as the title sponsor of the Queen Mother Champion Chase, one of the showpiece races at the Cheltenham Festival UK horse-racing event.

Banking and asset management group Investec has renewed its title sponsorship of UK horse-racing event the Derby Festival.

Spirits brand Pernod Ricard has agreed a deal to sponsor Ascot Racecourse.

Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company (Qipco) has entered into a partnership with France Galop, the country’s governing body of flat and steeplechase horse racing, through which it will sponsor the Prix du Jockey Club event.

Online sports betting company Unibet has agreed a deal to sponsor UK horse-racing event the Derby Festival.

UK betting company Sporting Index has agreed a deal to become an authorised betting partner of the British Horseracing Authority.

Online bookmaker Betway has signed up as the official betting partner of the UK’s Grand National Festival at Aintree.

Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company (Qipco) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Irish Champion Stakes horse-racing event.

The Breeders’ Cup US horseracing event has entered into an innovative new partnership with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has signed up as the new main sponsor of the Gold Cup annual UK horse-racing event as part of a long-term partnership with Newbury Racecourse.

Swiss watchmaker Longines has renewed its partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

French cognac brand Hennessy has opted to conclude its long-running deal with the Gold Cup annual UK horse-racing event amidst reports of a replacement partner stepping in.