UK bookmaker bet365 has become the new headline sponsor for The Racecourse Newbury’s Hennessy Heritage Festival in a newly signed long term agreement.
bet365 joins prominent cognac producer Hennessy as an official sponsor and will headline races across the three days starting November 28, 2014 including the Grade Two bet365 Long Distance Hurdle.
Denise Coates, Joint Chief Executive of bet365, said: “The Hennessy Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious races run in the National Hunt calendar and is always a favourite with racing fans. We’re delighted to be supporting the Heritage Festival and we look forward to working with The Racecourse Newbury and Hennessy.”
“bet365 are a worldwide brand, well-known for their support of British racing, and it’s fantastic to have another high-profile sponsor join us on Hennessy Gold Cup Day,” added Stephen Higgins, joint Managing Director of The Racecourse Newbury.