Prestigious Thoroughbred Horse racing Leaders to Expand International Presence with Presenting Sponsor Titles at the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and The H.H Emir’s Sword Festival
25 January 2017, LONDON ~ Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, announced a new partnership.
The first of its kind for the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, the Thoroughbred horse racing brands will exchange presenting sponsor titles at their respective championship races – The H.H Emir’s Sword Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse in Doha and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in San Diego, California.
The partnership will launch next month when Breeders’ Cup is named a presenting sponsor of the Breeders’ Cup Dukhan Sprint at The H.H Emir’s Sword Festival, a three-day horse racing festival which takes place in Doha on February 23, 24 and 25, 2017. Following the race, Breeders’ Cup will present the trophy to the race winner.
“We are thrilled to take this next step in expanding our relationship with the renowned Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club,” said Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel. “As we look to ways to elevate our international presence with similar caliber thoroughbred racing leaders around the world, the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club is a natural fit. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship and encouraging the international Thoroughbred community to support and race in Qatar.”
At the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club will be the sponsor of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Juvenile Turf Sprint Stakes on Saturday, 4 November at Del Mar, California. A Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club representative will present the trophy for the race.
“The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is one of the most iconic international race meetings in the World and the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club is very proud to have formed this prestigious partnership,” said Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club. “The H.H Emir’s Sword Festival is Qatar’s flagship international race meeting of the year and we look forward to running the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Dukhan Sprint on Saturday, 25 February 2017.”
Combining the best in world-class dining, entertainment and celebrities with the sport’s best racing, horses and jockeys, Breeders’ Cup is one of the world’s most international thoroughbred racing events of the year. The 34th running of the Breeders’ Cup will make history as it makes its debut at the iconic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Where the Turf Meets the Surf Southern California style. San Diego’s vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches and sunny days offer an exciting backdrop for the 2017 event.
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