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Ascot Racecourse announces that BetMGM UK is sponsoring the Clarence House Chase Raceday on Saturday, 20 th. January.
The BetMGM Clarence House Chase, a Grade 1 contest worth PS175,000, will be the main event of the day. This prestigious race was won by the best two-mile runners in recent history, including Altior Un De Sceaux Sprinter Sacre.
The race is gaining momentum as Nicky Henderson, Willie Mullins and El Fabiolo prepare to face off. In 2022, when the Clarence House Chase raced at Ascot, we saw an epic battle between the two trainers. Shishkin beat Energumene.
The total prize money at the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday will be PS415,000 in 2024, a record amount. This is up 13% on the PS366,400 offered in 2022 (races 2023 were abandoned). BetMGM is sponsoring five races, including the PS60,000 BetMGM Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle. (Registered under the name The Warfield), won by Roksana and Magic Of Light.
This season, the BetMGM Clarence House Chase will no longer have an early entry closing date to help with planning. Entry will take place on Monday, 15 th of January.
BetMGM UK, a premium gaming and betting brand operated by LeoVegas Group is owned wholly by global entertainment company MGM Resorts International. The All-Weather Championships are part of their sponsorship portfolio for British racing. This new and growing partnership with Ascot is a result of their ambitious growth plans in the UK by 2024.
Sam Behar said, “We are delighted to partner with Ascot on such a prestigious event.” BetMGM is proud to be the title sponsor of this major event on the racing calendar. This further cements our commitment to horseracing. We can’t help but be excited to see the action. Hopefully, there will be a great battle between El Fabiolo and Jonbon.
Felicity Barard, Commercial Director at Ascot Racecourse and Deputy CEO, said “We are delighted to welcome BetMGM as raceday sponsor at Ascot, and look forward working with them on the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday. We are looking forward to growing our relationship with BetMGM and their support will be crucial in helping deliver record prize money on the day. “The BetMGM Clarence House Chase has always been a highlight of the season, and this year’s race is set to be no exception.”
