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In an unprecedented move, well-known bookmaker William Hill will sponsor Aintree’s inaugural Boxing Day meeting, which will include the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle. Six of the seven races on the schedule are covered by the sponsorship agreement, including the Grade 1 William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle, which is making its debut.
Aintree will hold a grand Boxing Day meeting on December 26 to raise awareness of the racing industry throughout the holiday season. The addition of the Grade 1 William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle to this year’s event is particularly noteworthy since it carries on the tradition of the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle, which is held at Sandown.
In addition to its current sponsorship at Wetherby, William Hill will now provide backing for 20 races on December 26 and 27. Through this new sponsorship, the bookmaker’s position as the Grand National Festival’s official betting partner is further cemented, demonstrating a growing partnership with Aintree.
Spokesman for William Hill Lee Phelps emphasized the importance of the Boxing Day races on the racing calendar while expressing excitement for the occasion. A variety of races are covered by the sponsorship agreement, including the renowned Grade 1, which has produced winners like Constitution Hill in the past.
The races sponsored by William Hill on Boxing Day at Aintree include:
With huge crowds anticipated for the Aintree Boxing Day meeting, the sponsorship announcement captures the excitement surrounding the event. Situated to be a highlight of the wider Christmas coverage of the sport is the Grade 1 event, formerly known as the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle and won by luminaries like Constitution Hill.