BoyleSports and Newbury Racecourse have today announced a new partnership which will see Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker become title sponsor of the Lockinge Stakes until 2027. The sole Group 1 fixture of the Flat season at Newbury will be renamed as The BoyleSports Lockinge with Ladies Day and will also see the company become a Principal Partner of Newbury Racecourse.
BoyleSports Becomes Title Sponsor of the Lockinge Stakes
The three-year agreement will see BoyleSports sponsor two races on the card on Saturday, May 17, which features eight World Pool races in collaboration with The Hong Kong Jockey Club. The Group 1 BoyleSports 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. BoyleSports will also sponsor the seventh race on the card, the BoyleSports Handicap Stakes, a Class 2 Handicap run over 1 mile for a total prize fund of £75,000.
BoyleSports 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 BoyleSports 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.
Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO BoyleSports 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 BoyleSports, 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."
Shaun Hinds, Chief Executive Officer at Newbury Racecourse commented:
“We are delighted to announce the new partnership with BoyleSports 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 BoyleSports as the new headline partner for this incredibly important and popular fixture. BoyleSports 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.”
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