1xBet Ireland signs year-long race sponsorship deal with Gowran Park Racecourse

1xBet Ireland has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Gowran Park Racecourse in County Kilkenny, covering 15 races across both the National Hunt and Flat racing seasons over the next 12 months, as reported by Kilkenny Live, with the first sponsored races scheduled to take place on 7 August.

The deal extends beyond race sponsorship, with 1xBet Ireland also taking on sponsorship of the Owners' Lounge and the Stable Yard Canteen at Gowran Park, widening its support to the owners, trainers, stable staff and racing professionals who underpin the day-to-day operation of the racecourse.

The agreement builds on 1xBet Ireland's existing footprint in Irish racing, following sponsorship partnerships already in place at Punchestown and The Curragh, positioning the company as a growing commercial presence across the Irish racing calendar.

Eddie Scally, general manager of Gowran Park, welcomed the partnership and noted the breadth of its commitment. "We are absolutely delighted to welcome 1xBet Ireland as a major new partner of Gowran Park," he said. "Their commitment to sponsoring 15 races over the coming year, together with their support of both our Owners' Lounge and Stable Yard Canteen, demonstrates a genuine investment in Irish racing and the people who make our industry so special. What particularly impressed us was 1xBet Ireland's desire to support not only our race programme, but also the facilities used by owners, trainers, stable staff and racing professionals throughout the year."

Scally added that 1xBet Ireland's broader track record in the sport was a factor in the decision. "It is particularly encouraging to see a company that has already shown its support through partnerships with Punchestown and The Curragh continuing to invest in the sport," he said.

Ian Langstaff, speaking on behalf of 1xBet Ireland, said the racecourse's profile made it a natural fit for the company's Irish strategy. "Gowran Park is a racecourse with a proud history and an outstanding reputation, making it an ideal partner for 1xBet Ireland," he said. "We are particularly pleased to support both the Stable Yard Canteen and the Owners' Lounge, recognising the importance of stable staff, trainers, owners and everyone involved in the sport."

Langstaff said the deal was consistent with the company's wider objectives in Ireland. "This partnership allows us to further support Irish racing, the people who work within the industry, and one of Ireland's most respected racecourses," he said.