Pat Brennan’s Post

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 After many months of planning, forecasting, industry engagement, and application writing, I am delighted to announce the extension of our highly successful initiative with the introduction of 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒, which is set to launch on 1st January 2025. 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 is designed to address some of the current challenges faced in Flat and NH racing by offering even more incentives to breed, buy, and race middle-distance and staying-bred fillies, and steeplechasing mares. This extension promises to enhance British breeding and racing by offering up to £40,000 in bonuses for eligible fillies in specific races. Key highlights of 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 include: 🏇 An additional bonus of up to £20,000 for certain races making these races worth up to £40,000 for some fillies. 🏇 Enhanced opportunities for 2-4-year-old fillies in various race classes. 🏇 Increased bonus values for steeplechase wins, with up to £30,000 for 100% GBB mares. 🏇 Double the opportunity for chasing mares to win a bonus For NH, this initiative will further drive the demand for GBB-registered fillies at the sales, it will encourage more mares to be tested over fences and will support breeders in their efforts to produce quality, winning stock. For the flat, 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 offers commercial breeders a unique opportunity to thrive in a less competitive market, supports owner breeders and, in time, should encourage the retention of 10 furlong winning stallions. It has been a phenomenal effort to get 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 to this stage and there are so many people that were instrumental to it's creation not least The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and it's brilliantly dedicated NH and Flat Committees. Special thanks to the representatives from the British Horseracing Authority, Weatherbys Ltd (including their IT & Bloodstock teams), Racehorse Owners Association, the stud farms and racecourses who all listened to presentations and fed back their thoughts, comments and ultimately support. Special mentions to the team at CPL One who designed our beautiful branding that perfectly encapsulates 𝐆𝐁𝐁𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 and compliments GBB. And last but by no means least to the Horserace Betting Levy Board for, of course their funding, but also their enthusiasm, support and encouragement. It's an exciting new chapter for GBB!

Further details regarding my Newmarket horse racing picks for the five televised races today 13 July 2024 are available on my social media platform “X”! Bhere is Bing’s review of my picks: “Certainly! Let’s take a closer look at Dr. Bob’s favored horses for today’s Newmarket races: 1. Miss Bodacious (2:12): Miss Bodacious is a 3-year-old bay filly. She won a handicap race at Newmarket in June, and her form suggests she could be competitive. Keep an eye on her performance today12. 2. Liveandletlive (2:50): Liveandletlive arrives at Newmarket seeking a hat-trick of wins. Having scored in lower grades at both Nottingham and Haydock, this 4-year-old gelding could be one to watch3. 3. Ancient Truth (3:25): Ancient Truth is an unbeaten two-year-old with impressive performances so far. A son of Dubawi, he’s bidding to join some notable company by winning the G2 Superlative Stakes today. Keep an eye on this promising colt45. 4. Dark Thirty (4:00): Dark Thirty won the first race at Newmarket recently. Trained by Richard Hannon, this son of Starbangledbanner looks promising and could continue his good form today67. 5. Inisherin (4:35): Unfortunately, I don’t have specific information about Inisherin’s recent form, but it’s always exciting to see how horses perform on the day8. Remember, horse racing can be unpredictable, but these contenders make the races thrilling! 🏇🔍📺”

Latest data from RED C Research confirms what we are seeing on track ... the 18-35 year old market is driving the upward trajectory of key metrics for the sport. On the eve of launching our latest strategic plan for the racing industry it is really encouraging to see the interest levels, attendances and profile of the sport continue to thrive, particularly among younger racegoers. We have seen this at recent festivals in Leopardstown Racecourse, Fairyhouse Racecourse and fully expect to see it in the week ahead at Punchestown Racecourse & Event Venue and Galway Races later this summer. Also really encouraging to see the positive experiences of younger racegoers is contributing to a stronger likelihood to advocate for the sport and get involved in racehorse ownership. -       45% of 18-34s attended a horse racing meeting in 2023 up from 40% -       46% of 18-34s interested in attending future racing meetings up 13% -       Almost half (47%) of sports fans interested in horse racing -       3 in 10 18–34-year-olds are strong advocates for horsing racing, up 5% Huge kudos to the Horse Racing Ireland team led by Aileen Goatley for the relentless focus on achieving these key metrics for the sport and to Amber O’Grady for the continued interest levels in horse ownership which is borne out by this research.

The next in our ‘Meet the Partners’ series is TrustATrader who sponsor races across all 15 of The Jockey Club Racecourses, from races at the grassroots level right the way through to contests at three of our flagship festivals the Cheltenham Racecourse Festival, the Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse and The Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse. 1.    𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤?   We’re TrustATrader, one of the UK’s favourite online directories for finding trusted tradespeople. From plumbing to electrical work, and everything in between, we connect homeowners with skilled professionals who have been thoroughly vetted to ensure quality and reliability. Based across the UK, we’re here to make sure people find the right tradesperson for the job, every time. Trust is at the heart of everything we do, which is why thousands of people turn to us each year when they need work done – and our traders’ 5-star reviews certainly reflect this!   2.    𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗?   Partnering with The Jockey Club felt like a natural fit for us, not just as a way to connect with our customers and members, but because we share the same core values – trust, reliability, and excellence. TrustATrader takes pride in delivering a high-quality service, just as The Jockey Club takes pride in maintaining the highest standards in racing.   On a personal level, our team has a real passion for horse racing, so this partnership was a great move for us in more ways than one.   3.    𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚/𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥/𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥?   We've had the privilege of sponsoring some truly memorable events, including some big races at Cheltenham, The Grand National and more, which has which has allowed us to increase our brand awareness on a huge scale.   However, one of our top moments has to be when Harry Redknapp’s horse, Shakem Up’Arry, won the TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase at Cheltenham Festival 2024. Being a part of Redknapp’s first Cheltenham Festival win was unforgettable, topping what was already an incredible day for TrustATrader. It's a memory that will stay with us for a long time, especially when we got to meet the legend himself and present him with the award!

READY, SET, GO! We're thrilled to announce that Superior Installations and Equipment is now an official sponsor of Scott 'Skip' Maclean and his incredible race team Scott Maclean Racing! The team's race category is Improved Production (or IPRA) entered into the Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship. 🚗💨 As passionate supporters of local talent and adrenaline-fueled endeavors, we couldn't be more excited to partner up with Skip as he revs up for an unforgettable season on the track. Check out some great images of Skip competing here @Winton-Raceway and get ready to witness the power of finesse and performance as Skip takes on the competition, fueled by our shared commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, we're gearing up for victory! Skip's story is all about overcoming the odds after being paralysed due to a snowboarding accident almost 14 years ago and being told he would never walk again. He's defied the odds! His attitude is all about changing the mindset from saying, "why" to "WHY NOT"? - whether it's on the track, or in life! And we couldn't agree more 👏👏 Next round will be at the end of June (28th to 30th) at Phillip Island, where Skip's goal is a top ten finish and a personal best time around the circuit. Join us in cheering on Skip and @ScottMacleanRacing as they dominate the racetrack and inspire us all to push the limits. Stay tuned for thrilling updates, behind-the-scenes action, and exclusive insights into this electrifying partnership. Let's hit the gas and make every moment count! 🏁💪 #SuperiorRacing #ScottMacleanRacing #ScottMaclean #Sponsorship #SpeedDemons #RaceDayReady 🚦🏎️

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀? Have you ever wondered why VMM 100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle? The reason is steeped in ultra running history. The Western States Endurance Run (for which VMM is an official qualifier) is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious 100 mile trail races. This was the first trail running competition to award a belt buckle, mainly because the race was inspired by the Tevis Cup, a horse race in which participants had to cover 100 miles within 24 hours on horseback. Other races began to follow suit and now 100 miles buckles have become a coveted item to be earned at many miler races, not only in the US, but around the world. The history of awarding buckles for sporting achievements stretches back way further than the Western States, however. As far back as the 1800s, the earliest ultra athletes were receiving awards for pedestrianism (multi day indoor walking) contests. Nowadays, some races also award buckles for shorter distances, but for us at VMM, we like to keep the ‘classic’ meaning of the ultrarunning buckle reserved for 100 miles only. Therefore, if you see a VMM buckle, you will know the owner is a seriously hardcore mountain runner! Some choose to wear their buckle on a belt, but for many it is an item to be put on display at home. Looking at a buckle will bring the owners many meaningful memories, not only of the event, but of the countless hours poured into training in order to achieve it. Multiple finish buckles are the most coveted of all. We look forward to the day we award our first VMM 10 Time 100 Mile Finisher buckle! - 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗮 https://lnkd.in/gvJVy2ci 𝟭𝟬𝗸 | 𝟮𝟭𝗸 | 𝟱𝟬𝗸 | 𝟳𝟬𝗸 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗸 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬,𝟮𝟭,𝟮𝟮 - 𝟬𝟵 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗠𝗠 | 𝗩𝗧𝗠 | 𝗩𝗝𝗠 | 𝗩𝗨𝗠 #VietnamMountainMarathon #VMM #VietnamTrailSeries #Topas

Ending the Euro trip on a high… Joshua Johnson has been racing back to back races for the past 3 weeks in France and Belgium. It was a rough start with a puncture at Le Pevele Classic but still hanging onto finish 28th out of 167 riders followed by a crash the next day whilst in the break away at Ruiselede. The second weekend of racing saw a turn around with a 6th place finish at Roeselare on the Saturday and then the result we were waiting for, victory at South Leeuw. During the final weekend of racing, it was clear that Josh was a marked rider and teams played tactics against him throughout the two days of racing. On Saturday Josh raced Zandvoorde - Zonnebeke, managing his race well and a small group of contenders made the break, lap by lap little attacks whittled the group down to just 3 in the end, with the other two riders looking at Josh to do the work in order to not get caught by the pack they were able to come around him in the sprint with Josh securing another podium finishing 3rd. Sunday at the Beloeil it was a similar scenario with individuals from various teams making an attack on each lap. On the last lap there was one rider up the road and Josh could see he was not going to get help, instead of sitting in the pack waiting for a sprint for second he went to try close down the gap but in the end was a few seconds too late and with the effort during the lap couldn’t contend the sprint and settled for 4th and another big result. Three weeks... Six races... Two podiums including a win… An incredible opportunity to race on cobbles for the first time in what is known as the u/17 Paris Roubaix. Josh plans to return later in the year to compete in some of the Junior Stage Races. However, for now, Josh heads home to swap his road bike for his mountain bike and prepare for SA XCO Champs in May. Thanks to Andrew(Josh’s Dad) for all the video updates from the races. #athletemanagement #athletes #sports #southafrica #brandbuilding #partnerships #sportsmarketing #cycling #roadcycling #victory #belgium

Poitras Relay, Request for Sponsorship for 2024 Indian Relay Racing Season “For the love of the Buffalo Pony” Dear Prospective Sponsor,  Based out of Poitras Stables located on Saulteaux First Nation, in Treaty 6 territory (Saskatchewan), Poitras Relay is a family-run team new to one of the Canada’s fastest growing extreme equine sport, called Indian Relay. Horse racing of all kinds has been in our blood for generations and involves family and friends of all ages. Our commitment and passion for our 4-legged relatives, gives Poitras Relay a competitive advantage and is demonstrated by our successes in the equine industry. In 2021 the Star Phoenix featured a video explaining why horse racing continues to be an integral part of Poitras Stables. With our competitive spirit and through hard work, Poitras Relay placed first, second and third at almost every show in the 2023-2024 Elite Indian Relay Association season. In 2023 Poitras Relay achieved many major accomplishments including: winning the River Cree show, winning the High Prairie show (which qualified us to be able to run at the Championship Of Champions in Casper, Wyoming), and finishing 4th at that show. This was both very meaningful, and memorable for the entire Poitras Relay team and equine athletes. This would not have been possible without our past sponsors who greatly helped cover our expenses for the season. By sponsoring, you will be supporting Indigenous, Indigenous Sport, and help us reach our full potential as elite athletes representing Saulteaux First Nation, Treaty 6, Saskatchewan and Canada at events spanning across the western provinces of Canada and in the United States. As a sponsor you will be a part of our team and feel the adrenaline rush of Indian Relay. Each event could have anywhere from 200 spectators to 9000! As of today, we can proudly announce we won the Muckleshoot Gold Cup. We have also been invited to participate in the Calgary Stampede, the Greatest Outdoor Show on earth taking place from July 5-14, 2024. What is also super unique about this 2024 racing season is that the APTN will be filming each of our events in a TV series called “Horse Nation”. Potential exposure is wide and vast. Again, just like Calgary, APTN only follows certain teams for TV series.  There are 4 levels of sponsorship which can be discussed over a telephone conversation. There are unique benefits based on sponsor amount. Having our financial needs met by your company would greatly reduce our overall expenses and allow us to focus on the sport and our equine athletes. For any further questions, concerns, or inquires please contact me: Colten Poitras @ (306) 480-6816.