Newmarket Racecourses is thrilled to announce that Godolphin has agreed to extend its sponsorship of the two-day meeting for a further three years, along with extending their affiliation as an Associate Partner of The Jockey Club.
The Maktoum family has been involved at Newmarket Racecourses for over 25 years, with Godolphin the headline sponsor of the Future Champions Festival since its inception in 2015. Before this, the feature Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes on Saturday has been supported by the family since the year 2000.
In the wider community, Godolphin and The Jockey Club have enjoyed a successful partnership with both the Under Starters Orders Programme and Dubai Future Champions Education Week forming part of their considerable charitable activities. These projects bring students of all different ages to various locations in Newmarket, including Dalham Hall Stud, The National Stud and Newmarket Racecourses. Harry Davies, a current leading jockey, is a notable success story having attended the Dubai Future Champions Education Week as a student himself.
Across the two days of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, Godolphin showcase their Charitable Programme. Godolphin Lifetime Care continues to promote the fantastic versatility of retired racehorses, while their support of Newmarket Pony Academy continues to provide the next generation with the opportunity to learn more about the industry and the wide range of careers it offers.
Hugh Anderson, Godolphin's Managing Director (UK and Dubai), said: "Godolphin is delighted to extend its sponsorship of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, undoubtedly the showpiece of British autumn racing.
"In addition to the top-quality racing, which has produced several Champions and Darley stallions over the years, the meeting provides a superb opportunity to highlight Godolphin's Charitable Programme and the support it provides in education, the community and within the industry itself."
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, The Jockey Club, said: “We are thrilled to see Godolphin extend its sponsorship of Dubai Future Champions Festival for a further three years. We must say a huge thank you to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed for his continued support of both Newmarket and The Jockey Club.
“With Newmarket being at the very centre of both its racing and breeding operations, as well as its considerable charitable activities, we are delighted to see this extension showcase Godolphin’s ongoing commitment to the home of horseracing.”
