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France Galop And QREC Extend Arc Weekend Sponsorship Through 2027

France Galop and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) confirmed they have extended their sponsorship agreement of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend for five more years, from 2023-2027. Originally inked in 2008 for a five-year deal through 2012, an extension was agreed upon in 2010 through 2022's edition. Held from Friday, Sept. 30 (Saint-Cloud) and Saturday/Sunday Oct. 1-2 at ParisLongchamp, there will be 16 group races carded-eight Group 1s, three Group 2s, one Group 3 and another four top-level races dedicated to Arabians. Total prize-money on offer will be €10.4 million. The G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will have a purse of €5 million, while the G1 Qatar Arabian World Cup will carry €1 million in prize-money.

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France Galop, QREC Extend Partnership

France Galop and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club have extended their sponsorship agreement for Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend for a further five years through 2027. The partnership, which has been in place since 2008, now encompasses a weekend including 12 Group 1 races for Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians and €10-million in prizemoney. The €5-million G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe was on Tuesday named the Longines World's Best Horse Race of 2021; it was its fifth time receiving that honour.

The France Galop and QREC partnership has also been expanded to include the G1 Prix du Jockey Club, with prizemoney for the colts' Classic to be boosted to €1.5-million.

Edouard de Rothschild, president of France Galop, said, “France Galop is delighted to be associated with such a loyal and committed partner as the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club. Together, we have developed the international reputation of the prestigious Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend, which thanks to its high-level sporting program is considered one of the most important events in the international horseracing calendar. This event is a fantastic showcase of the racing industry, renowned for the quality of its breeding and training program. We are extremely pleased to extend this great partnership.”

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QREC Extends Sponsorship To Prix du Jockey Clu

France Galop has agreed a two-year deal with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) to sponsor the Prix du Jockey Club, which this year takes place on Sunday, June 6 at Chantilly.

The Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, which was first run in 1834, is worth a total of €1.5 million. It was won last year by Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), who went on to win this year's Saudi Cup and G1 Dubai Sheema Classic.

“We are delighted to be the partner of the Prix du Jockey Club,” said His Excellency Issa Bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, chairman of QREC. “It is one of the most important races in Europe with an amazing history and an impressive record of winners.”

He continued, “We have already expressed and shown our interest in French racing by sponsoring the most prestigious event in France, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, as well as many other associated races, since 2008. We have a strong, long-standing relationship with France Galop over the years and we are further reinforcing this partnership to include France's most prestigious race for 3-year-olds.”

France Galop chairman Edouard de Rothschild added, “France Galop is particularly pleased to sign this agreement with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, a leading partner since 2008. This new sponsorship for the next two renewals of the Prix du Jockey Club, one of the most important events within the selection process of Thoroughbred Flat racing, shows once more the QREC's involvement and dedication to the French racing industry and is a recognition of the high level of its sporting programme.”

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