11 November 2005
The Official Preview for the 2006 Cheltenham Festival will be held at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday 10th March 2006.
Sponsored by bookmakers Paddy Power and hosted by the BBC’s racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, the event is Cheltenham’s only official Festival Preview.
The Paddy Power Festival Preview will be organised in association with the founders of the event, the Cheltenham and Three Counties Race Club. It will feature informed opinions, inside news and tips from leading jockeys, trainers and commentators from within the National Hunt scene. All the key Festival races will be previewed, supported by TV footage.
Peter McNeile, Commercial Manager, Cheltenham Racecourse said, “The Preview phenomenon continues to grow and we are delighted to be supporting and endorsing this event.
Paddy Power’s sponsorship has enabled the event to move into the Centaur and provides the opportunity to open the doors to more people than ever.”
Paddy Power, head of communications for the bookie, said: “Cheltenham is a spiritual home for the Irish and we’re delighted to be working with them to provide Festival enthusiasts the inside track. I’ve no doubt it will be yet another memorable occasion at Cheltenham.”
As well as the panel of experts, the Paddy Power Festival Preview will also feature a special display of the Festival Trophies, trade stands and Star Prize Raffle with many prizes and giveaways on offer, including free VIP packages to the Festival. The final panellists and special guests will be announced over the coming weeks.
Advanced tickets are only £15 and are available exclusively from www.ctcrc.co.uk All proceeds from the evening will be going directly to the Injured Jockeys Fund.
For further information please contact:
Rod Kohler, Revolution Tel: 01903 883747 / rod@revolutionpr.co.uk