The Niarchos Family is very happy to support the Henry Cecil Open Weekend in memory of the life and legacy of Sir Henry Cecil.

Light Shift, owned by The Niarchos Family, won the 2007  Oaks at Epsom Downs Racecourse when trained by Sir Henry Cecil. Light Shift, pictured, provided Sir Henry Cecil with his eighth and last Oaks winner.

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Juddmonte is the international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise founded in 1980, standing world-class stallions at Banstead Manor Stud in Newmarket, UK and in Kentucky, USA. It today owns approximately 200 broodmares across its farms in the UK, Ireland and the USA, with approximately 150 foals born each year and 250 horses in training worldwide.

Juddmonte has bred over 100 individual Group/Grade 1 winners of over 200 Group/Grade 1 races, including Classic winners, with the horses racing in its famous pink, green and white colours.

The sponsorship portfolio includes the Group 1 Irish Oaks at the Curragh in July, the Group 1 Juddmonte International held at York racecourse in August, and the Grade 1 Spinster Stakes at Keeneland in October. Juddmonte also supports 20 high-value two-year-old races in the UK throughout the year alongside the British EBF.

Juddmonte is pleased to support the Henry Cecil Open Weekend in memory of Sir Henry Cecil, trainer of its Champion racehorse and stallion, Frankel and support the event’s charity partners.

Established in 1766, Tattersalls Ltd is the oldest bloodstock auctioneers in the World. Since then, it has established itself as the largest bloodstock auctioneers in Europe.This renowned international firm operates across two sites – Fairyhouse near Dublin in Ireland and its headquarters, here in Newmarket.In total it handles the sale of approximately 10,000 thoroughbred horses every year and has hosted several record-breaking sales. Tattersalls is a constant source of value and success with the world’s most sought-after pedigrees and bloodlines being offered in the famous Newmarket sales auditorium. In 2023, Tattersalls graduates won 134 individual Group races, globally. 2024 has seen Tattersalls purchases continue to succeed at the highest level with Charyn, Dubai Honour, Mill Stream, Via Sistina and Luxembourg being just a small selection of Tattersalls’ Group 1 winners.

Since 2019 Al Shaqab Racing have been proud sponsors of  the RoR Parade at the Henry Cecil Open Weekend. As an owner and breeder, we are firmly committed to ensuring the future of our retired racehorses. Since its inception, Al Shaqab Racing has worked closely with certified rehoming associations, as well as with trusted individuals, who give their time, expertise and patience for the retraining of our horses for leisure or competition.

World Pool brings together tote pools from across the globe on the biggest racedays in the international calendar. This gives punters an opportunity to bet into the deepest and most liquid pari-mutuel pools on the planet at meetings like Royal Ascot, Dubai World Cup Day and Cox Plate Day. Powered and hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, World Pool commingles pools from over 26 countries at more than 60 race meetings throughout the year.