Weatherbys To Continue Longstanding Sponsorship Of Super Sprint At Newbury Racecourse

One of the most trusted and recognised organisations in the world of horseracing and breeding, Weatherbys, have sponsored the £250,000 Super Sprint at Newbury since 1993. 2025’s five-furlong sprint for two-year-olds, scheduled to take place on Saturday 19th July, will mark the 32nd year of continued sponsorship by Weatherbys who have agreed to a five-year partnership extension.

Founded in 1770, Weatherbys is a family run business that has evolved to become one of the most trusted and recognised organisations in the world of horseracing and breeding, with over 250 years’ experience in racing administration, the General Stud Book, bloodstock data & services, printing services and scientific testing. Alongside these core responsibilities, Weatherbys provide services to almost everyone involved and those interested in the industry, including the development of bespoke tech systems to new and emerging racing nations. The Weatherbys group of companies also include a range of financial services such as the award winning Weatherbys Private Bank and Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance. In Ireland, Weatherbys have one of Europe’s premier DNA and genomic testing laboratories, offering a range of tests to multiple animal species.

The Weatherbys Super Sprint was a concept devised by Richard Hannon Snr and Lord Carnarvon. Only those horses purchased at public auction for less than £65,000 are eligible to take part with an additional 1lb weight allowance for every £5,000 paid less than £65,000. The most successful trainer in the race to date is Richard Hannon Snr who trained seven winners of the race: Lyric Fantasy (1992), Risky (1993), Miss Stamper (1996), Presto Vento (2002), If Paradise (2003), Lady Livius (2005) and Monsieur Chevalier (2009). The 2024 renewal was won by the Dylan Hogan ridden 12/1 chance Caburn, providing his trainer Jack Jones with the biggest win of his career to date.

As well as its innovative race format, Weatherbys Super Sprint Day is famous for the post-racing music concerts it hosts. The raceday has welcomed the likes of Tom Jones, Sigala, Craig David, Jess Glynne and Simply Red in the past with this year’s artists due to be announced shortly.

Jordan Coates, Head of Sales at Newbury Racecourse commented: “We are delighted to be continuing our longstanding relationship with Weatherbys as sponsors of the Super Sprint for a further five years. The Weatherbys Super Sprint is one of our summer highlights here at Newbury and always promises a great day for racegoers with fast and thrilling racing action and an after racing concert. We extend our thanks to Weatherbys for their continued support of Newbury Racecourse.”

Nick Craven, Executive Director of Weatherbys commented: “Weatherbys sponsor over 100 races each year at every racecourse in Britain but our longest continual sponsorship has been of the Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury, and we’re delighted to see this continue for at least another five years. It’s a race that was designed to support the smaller owner and less-expensive horse and it has done just that with so many fantastic stories over the more than 30 years of our sponsorship. We’re looking forward to being involved in some more great stories over the coming five years.”