The operator, Betfred, will be sponsoring two races during the Derby in June. The races have yet to be determined, but this is just the first announcement in a series of upcoming partnership news.
Betfred has been involved in British racing before, sponsoring events like the Cheltenham Gold Cup from 2012 to 2015 and the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock Park. Betfred founder Fred Done expressed immense pride in sponsoring the races and emphasized the prestige of the Derby as the greatest flat race in the world.
Chief executive of the Jockey Club, Nevin Truesdale, praised Betfred’s support of British racing and looked forward to promoting these iconic races in June. Amy Starkey, managing director for Jockey Club Racecourses, expressed gratitude to Betfred for their generous support. Betfred has a long and established history in horseracing and a deep commitment to British racing.
