Leading bookmaker William Hill has agreed a three-year deal with Arena Racing Company to sponsor the UK's St Leger Festival, including the world’s oldest classic horserace.
William Hill will sponsor the Group 1 St Leger Stakes, worth £700,000 this year, along with a feature race on each day of the four-day festival, which will be known as The William Hill St Leger Festival.
William Hill CEO, Philip Bowcock, said: “We are delighted to sponsor the oldest classic and we will work closely with ARC to continue to build the profile and popularity of the William Hill St Leger Festival.”
The festival runs on September 13-16.
