France Galop has agreed a two-year deal with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) to sponsor the Prix du Jockey Club, which this year takes place on Sunday, June 6 at Chantilly.
The Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, which was first run in 1834, is worth a total of €1.5 million. It was won last year by Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), who went on to win this year's Saudi Cup and G1 Dubai Sheema Classic.
“We are delighted to be the partner of the Prix du Jockey Club,” said His Excellency Issa Bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, chairman of QREC. “It is one of the most important races in Europe with an amazing history and an impressive record of winners.”
He continued, “We have already expressed and shown our interest in French racing by sponsoring the most prestigious event in France, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, as well as many other associated races, since 2008. We have a strong, long-standing relationship with France Galop over the years and we are further reinforcing this partnership to include France's most prestigious race for 3-year-olds.”
France Galop chairman Edouard de Rothschild added, “France Galop is particularly pleased to sign this agreement with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, a leading partner since 2008. This new sponsorship for the next two renewals of the Prix du Jockey Club, one of the most important events within the selection process of Thoroughbred Flat racing, shows once more the QREC's involvement and dedication to the French racing industry and is a recognition of the high level of its sporting programme.”
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