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BOYLE Sports To Sponsor Group 1 Lockinge Stakes At Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse is delighted to announce that Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, BOYLE Sports, is to be the title sponsor of the Lockinge Stakes until 2027. BOYLE Sports will become a Principal Partner of Newbury Racecourse with the sole Group 1 fixture of the Flat season at Newbury renamed as The BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day.
The three-year agreement will see BOYLE Sports sponsor two races on the card on Saturday, May 17, which features eight World Pool races. The Group 1 BOYLE Sports Lockinge Stakes run over the straight mile at Newbury Racecourse, open to horses aged four years and above, is worth a total prize fund of £400,000. Last year’s renewal produced a shock result with the John and Thady Gosden trained 22/1 shot, Audience, recording a dominant victory. Early entries for the 2025 renewal will be announced on Tuesday, April 1. BOYLE Sports will also sponsor the seventh race on the card, the BOYLE Sports Handicap Stakes, a Class 2 Handicap run over 1 mile for a total prize fund of £75,000.
BOYLE Sports already possesses an extensive sponsorship portfolio in Ireland through their partnership with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racecourses, including being the existing Principal Partner of one of the most prominent races in the Irish National Hunt calendar, The BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on April 21. The new sponsorship of the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury Racecourse marks an extension of their support of British racing and an inaugural sponsorship of a Group 1 Flat contest.
Shaun Hinds, Chief Executive Officer at Newbury Racecourse commented: “We are delighted to announce the new partnership with BOYLE Sports and extend our thanks for their support of the Lockinge Stakes. This Group 1 race is the feature of our Flat season and a clear highlight in our racing year here at Newbury and we are pleased to welcome BOYLE Sports as the new headline partner for this incredibly important and popular fixture. BOYLE Sports is a big supporter of Irish racing, and we are very proud to be able to work alongside them to extend their sponsorship portfolio in Britain.”
Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO BOYLE Sports said: “We are delighted to be announced as the new Principal Partner of the Lockinge Stakes. This prestigious race has a rich history in flat racing, and we are thrilled to play a part in supporting its continued success. At BOYLE Sports, we are passionate about bringing exciting and world-class racing experiences to fans, and the Lockinge Stakes perfectly aligns with our commitment to the sport. We look forward to an exciting partnership and a thrilling race ahead.”
