Carpetright is the new sponsor of the Hickstead Derby
Wednesday 04 May 2011
The Bunn family, owners of the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, is pleased to announce that Carpetright is the new sponsor of the Derby, the highlight of the British Jumping Derby Meeting (23 – 26 June).
Lord Harris, Chairman and CEO of Carpetright, and Lady Harris are already tremendous supporters of the sport. They own a number of top horses, including Tina Fletcher’s ride Hallo Sailor and Unique IX, as well as Laura Renwick’s Oz De Breve.
Lizzie Bunn, Hickstead director, said: “We are delighted that Carpetright have agreed to sponsor Hickstead’s most famous event. Lord and Lady Harris have shown huge commitment to equestrianism over the years, and we are really looking forward to working with them over the coming months.”
The Carpetright Derby will be held at 2.30pm on Sunday 26 June, and will be televised live on Sky Sports. With a prize fund of £120,000, including £40,000 to the winner, it is one of the most fiercely fought showjumping classes in the world.
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Hickstead Derby. It was won by Guy Williams and Skip Two Ramiro, with Tina Fletcher and Promised Land finishing second.
· For more information about the Carpetright Derby, contact Hickstead’s Press Officer Victoria Spicer on victoria@victoriaspicer.co.uk or (tel:) 0781 111 3185
· For further information on Carpetright, visit www.carpetright.co.uk
