Online casino extends racing deal

The Wetherby racecourse in the UK is to benefit from another three years of sponsorship for its Charlie Hall Chase following the extension of a prior agreement by online casino operator Bet365.

The Charlie Hall Chase has been sponsored by bet365 since 2003 and managing director Steve Ibberson said: “We are very pleased to continue with our support of Wetherby’s premier race meeting for a further three years. The bet365 Charlie Hall Chase represents the first major test of the Jump season for the country’s leading staying chasers.

“There have been seen some truly outstanding horses triumph in this race and, once again, this season looks set to be yet another top quality renewal of this prestigious race.”

Racecourse chief executive Jonjo Sanderson added: “Wetherby has enjoyed a fantastic relationship with bet365 over the last 12 years. We very much look forward to working together up to 2017 and beyond.”

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