BetVictor expands Northern Ireland sporting portfolio with Down Royal Sponsorship | Belfast Live

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BetVictor has been announced as the new title sponsor of Down Royal's esteemed November Festival of Racing, which includes the iconic Grade One Champion Chase.

This partnership brings a fresh spark to the Festival, bolstering its reputation as one of Ireland's top sporting events and emphasising BetVictor's role as a significant supporter of elite sport in the area.

Scheduled for Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November, the BetVictor Festival of Racing signifies the official commencement of Northern Ireland's National Hunt season and guarantees two days of unforgettable action both on and off the track.

Already a substantial supporter of Northern Irish sport through its main sponsorship of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open Snooker (19th-26th October at Belfast's Waterfront Hall) and its support of the World Cup of Darts, the company is now expanding its commitment by partnering with Down Royal's flagship Festival.

Emma Meehan, Chief Executive at Down Royal Racecourse stated: "BetVictor joining us as headline sponsor for the November Festival and the Grade One Champion Chase brings fresh energy and a new dynamic to our most prestigious fixture. Their growing presence across Northern Ireland sport aligns perfectly with our ambition to deliver a top-class event.

"The November Festival has always celebrated excellence - from iconic horses on the track to the style and spectacle of Ladies Day - and with BetVictor on board, we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for racegoers this year."

Sam Boswell, Head of Sponsorship & Media for BetVictor, expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled to be sponsoring Down Royal's two-day National Hunt meeting, which for us and our customers really marks the start of the jumps season. It's always a special fixture in the racing calendar and gives us all the chance to see some big-name horses make their seasonal returns.

"This year we are excited to elevate the occasion by embracing our strong connection to Northern Ireland. Just a week before, we'll be at the Waterfront in Belfast for the Northern Ireland Open Snooker event, and of course we are also proud sponsors of the World Cup of Darts which was won in style by Northern Ireland's Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney. To be able to bring these sporting connections together alongside such a prestigious racing event is something we are really excited about."

With a prize fund exceeding €440,000 across the two days, the BetVictor Festival of Racing is poised to attract the crème de la crème of horses, trainers and jockeys from across Ireland and the UK. The Festival will also herald the return of Ladies Day on Saturday 1st November, promising a blend of fashion, glamour and entertainment alongside top-tier racing.

Tickets are currently available for purchase at www.downroyal.com. General admission is priced at £20, and children under 14 can enter free of charge.