Coral has extended its sponsorship package with Goodwood Racecourse for another three years, with a new deal set to run through to 2027.
The popular UK betting site and gaming brand has already enjoyed a three-year partnership with the West Sussex racecourse, originally stepping in as sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2022.
The new multi-year agreement will ensure Coral has a high-profile involvement throughout all 19 annual race days hosted by the iconic venue.
As well as trackside branding throughout the year and a strong visual presence on course, Coral will enjoy a range of digital and marketing rights.
That will include visibility on Goodwood’s digital and social media channels and the opportunity to collaborate on creating some exclusive content for race fans.
The undoubted highlight will be the Goodwood Festival, during which Coral will be title sponsor for 11 of the races, with nine guaranteed to be televised live on ITV.
That will include the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes on the opening day and the Coral Stewards’ Cup on Saturday, the fifth and final day of the festival.
With the popularity of the festival ensuring high competition for market share among sports betting apps, Coral are delighted to have secured the new deal.
Coral’s Commitment To Racing Sponsorship
Simon Clare, Coral PR Director, said: “Like thousands of racing fans, we can’t wait to enjoy one of the undisputed highlights of the British flat racing calendar and we’re delighted to have renewed our sponsorship with Goodwood.
“Coral has sponsored the Qatar Goodwood Festival since 2022, and this renewal will take our successful partnership to six years.
“Like Goodwood, Coral is steeped in racing heritage and this partnership shows our continued commitment to being one of the longest-standing sponsors in British racing.”
Tony Langenegger, Partnership Sales Director, Goodwood Racecourse, said: “The Qatar Goodwood Festival is the highlight of our racing calendar, and we are delighted that Coral will be continuing as a partner for another three years.
“With an outstanding line-up of top equine talent competing on the immaculate Sussex Downs course, the event once again promises to be an exceptional five days of racing.”
When is the 2025 Qatar Goodwood Festival?
The Goodwood Festival is steeped in history and is one of the highlights of the British flat-racing calendar.
The five-day event has several feature races including the Goodwood Cup, that was first run in 1808, and the highly regarded Sussex Stakes, a Group 1 race for milers which is open to horses aged three years or older.
The 2025 Qatar Goodwood Festival will run from Tuesday, July 29 to Saturday, August 2.
Tickets and packages are available online from Goodwood’s official website.
Jim Munro is a betting industry and gambling expert who has been a national newspaper journalist for over 25 years, predominantly at The Sunday Times and The Sun, where he wrote a weekly soccer betting column. Jim also worked on the launch of Virgin Bet with Gamesys and was subsequently head of editorial at LiveScore, the sports media and betting group.
