Harry Beeby Premier Yearling S. in York will be worth £500,000 and will be renamed Harry’s Half Million by Goffs in 2024, Goffs UK announced on Wednesday.
Launched in 1998 by the late Goffs UK President and Honorary Chairman Harry Beeby alongside current Goffs UK President and Goffs UK CEO Henry Beeby, the race continues to celebrate Harry Beeby of the selling company. row. The Goffs UK Harry Beeby Premier Yearling S. 2023 will take place over six races on Thursday, August 24.
Goffs UK CEO Tim Kent said: “This race has been a huge success for our Top Deal since its launch over 25 years ago. Every year, we hear from owners and trainers that ‘I’d love to win your race’ – it’s not just about taking home the big prize money, it’s what everyone wants to win. and to be part of its legacy, it’s a great prize.
“When it first launched, it was Europe’s richest 2 year old race and it was won by some excellent horses such as Acclamation (GB), Dark Angel (Ire), Tasleet (GB) and Wootton Bassett (GB) are just a few names. We feel the time has come to further raise the profile of the race and increasing the prize pool to £500,000 by 2024 demonstrates our commitment to it – and it will also be an opportunity. big draw for buyers ahead of this year’s annual Premier Sale on August 29-30.
“Harry is incredibly proud of the race, he has attended every race so far in 2019 and has always enjoyed the spectacle and meeting with clients and friends, many of whom are one and the same. together. We would like to thank William Derby and York Racecourse for their enthusiastic and continued support of the race and we look forward to returning to York in August for the second run. 26 on the Thursday of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.”
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