William Hill Sponsors Spring Festivals Trials Day at Naas Racecourse

Key Takeaways:

• William Hill to sponsor the Spring Festivals Trials Day at Naas Racecourse.
• Event rebranded as the William Hill Spring Festivals Trials Day.
• Sponsorship adds four races to William Hill’s Irish portfolio.
• Naas Racecourse recognized as a “notorious nursery of champions.”
• Mutual enthusiasm expressed by William Hill and Naas Racecourse representatives.

William Hill Partners with Naas Racecourse

William Hill, a leading gaming and betting operator in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has announced its sponsorship of the Spring Festivals Trials Day at Naas Racecourse. The event will be rebranded as the William Hill Spring Festivals Trials Day, marking a significant expansion of the bookmaker’s presence in Irish horse racing.

Expanding Sponsorship Portfolio

The sponsorship adds four prestigious races to William Hill’s growing portfolio in Ireland. This move underscores the company’s commitment to Irish racing and its dedication to supporting key events within the sport. The Spring Festivals Trials Day is set to become a cornerstone in William Hill’s Irish racing calendar.

A Nursery of Champions

Naas Racecourse, often described as a “notorious nursery of champions,” has a storied history of hosting races that feature future stars of the sport. The previous racing season saw Bottler’secret triumph in the event now known as the Grade 3 William Hill Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle. The horse went on to secure a Grade 2 victory at Fairyhouse’s Easter Festival and placed second in Grade 1 company at the Punchestown Festival.

Other notable winners include Carefully Selected, Gerri Colombe, Stellar Story, and William Munny in the William Hill (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Limerick Lace also emerged victorious in the William Hill Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase before winning at the Cheltenham Festival.

Enthusiastic Collaboration

Naas Racecourse’s manager expressed excitement about the new partnership, stating that the course has cemented itself as a “notorious nursery of champions” both over jumps and on the flat. He remarked, “The Festivals Trials Day in February is the perfect platform with the right type of races for horses to go on and win some valuable jumps races at the major spring festivals.”

He also praised William Hill’s long-term commitment to racing, adding that the team looks forward to seeing horses from the fixture compete at other renowned festivals, including those sponsored by William Hill at Cheltenham and Punchestown.

William Hill’s Continued Commitment

William Hill Ireland’s head of marketing shared similar sentiments, expressing thrill over sponsoring the Spring Festivals Trials Day. He noted that the past few years have seen the event serve as a “real springboard for future stars.”

“We also see this raceday as a fantastic addition to William Hill’s Irish sponsorship roster,” he added, highlighting their headline season support of Dundalk Stadium and the William Hill Champion Chase at the Punchestown Festival. He affirmed William Hill’s dedication to championing Irish racing through sponsorships and ambassadorial deals with prominent figures like Gavin Cromwell and Keith Donoghue.

Looking Ahead

The partnership between William Hill and Naas Racecourse is poised to elevate the Spring Festivals Trials Day to new heights. With both organizations expressing mutual enthusiasm, the upcoming event promises to be a significant occasion in the Irish horse racing calendar, fostering future champions and showcasing the best of the sport.