It is introduced these days that Virgin Bet will sponsor the spotlight of The Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham: the December Gold Cup, in addition to the very last race on the cardboard that day.
A £130,000 Premier Handicap chase, the Virgin Bet December Gold Cup takes vicinity on Saturday 16th December, over an prolonged and a 1/2 of miles at the New Course on the Home of Jump Racing.
There were fifty three runnings of the competition on account that its established order in 1963. The roll of honour functions well-known names along with Flyingbolt, Pendil, Dublin Flyer and Frodon, who have become simplest the second one twin winner of the race in 2018, with achievement beneathneath 11st 12lb withinside the arms of Bryony Frost.
As a part of the partnership and to reveal their persevered appreciation for the tough paintings and determination of Stable Staff, Virgin Bet will offer the possibility to win a “£one thousand voucher” for every member of Stable Staff who has gained the Best Turned Out Award for his or her race.
In addition, as a part of their persevered raceday sponsorship, Virgin Bet will donate £5,000 to the these days shaped Gold Cup one hundred Community Fund, created to mark the birthday party of one hundred years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March 2024.
Virgin Bet Marketing Director Ric Leask said: “We are pleased to announce Virgin Bet’s sponsorship of the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
“We are captivated with turning in an extraordinary sports activities having a bet experience, and there’s no higher manner to exhibit this dedication than with the aid of using assisting one of the maximum prestigious activities withinside the racing calendar.
“Cheltenham holds a unique vicinity withinside the hearts of racing enthusiasts, and we’re excited to be part of the exhilaration and way of life that the December Gold Cup brings.
“This sponsorship displays our determination to being a main participant withinside the horseracing world, and we’re thrilled to remain deeply embedded in the spotlight moments of the sport.”
Ian Renton, Managing Director, The Jockey Club – West, added: “It is a satisfaction to welcome Virgin Bet as the brand new sponsor of the December Gold Cup, and I would really like to mention thank you for this very beneficiant support.
“The Virgin Bet Gold Cup is usually pretty aggressive and offers a exciting Jump racing spectacle withinside the run-as much as Christmas.
“This year’s entries appearance very strong, and we look ahead to any other excellent renewal on Saturday 16th December.”