Bet365 Extends Racing Deal

26th January, 2012

One of the leading UK online betting companies in the UK has announced a new deal that will see them continue to sponsor Haydock Park's most historic horse race.

Stoke based betting company Bet365 has extended it's deal to sponsor the Old Newton Cup for a further three years, as well as the Lancashire Oaks; a key warm-up race for the Classic of the same name.

The deal means an extension also of the prize money up for grabs, which will now see a first prize of £100,000.

A spokesman for Bet365 said of the new deal...

'We have a very strong and valuable relationship with Haydock Park. The Lancashire Oaks and newton Cup affords us a high profile in the Summer and it is excellent that we have extended our sponsorship.'

An equally delighted Haydock Park spokesman also waxed lyrical about the deal...

'The valuable contribution that Bet365 will be making to this dat has allowed us to raise the level of prize money for our most historic race.'

Bet365 are considered to the best in betting in running and they now dominate the UK's online betting industry.