OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS AND SPONSORS

QIPCO HOLDING, OFFICIAL PARTNER AND SPONSORS OF THE BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES

QIPCO Holding, based in Doha, was established in 1999 and is considered one of the leading investment companies in Qatar. QIPCO has a diverse range of interests including real estate, construction, oil and gas, trading and services, finance and health. In more recent years QIPCO has made a significant investment in horseracing, not only as sponsors but also as owners and breeders through its global racing and bloodstock company, Qatar Racing, a subsidiary of QIPCO.

QIPCO is an Official Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot, sponsors of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes at Ascot in July and of the QIPCO British Champions Series, which commenced at the QIPCO Guineas Festival in April/May alongside the start of this season’s Flat Jockeys’ Championship and culminates on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot in October.

The ten-year deal, signed in 2015, with British Champions Series and Ascot is the largest in the history of British racing.

There are five QIPCO British Champions Series race categories: Sprint, Mile, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Fillies & Mares. Royal Ascot, with all eight Group 1 races designated to their appropriate categories, will play a significant part in the Series once again, along with the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes back at Ascot in July.

QIPCO British Champions Day on Saturday 15th October at Ascot is the finale of the British Flat racing season and the richest raceday in the British calendar with £4 million on offer this year. The QIPCO Champion Stakes is set to be one of the richest races in the UK this year with £1.2 million in prize money, with the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) at £1.1 million. The three remaining pattern races on the card; the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup, the QIPCO British Champions Sprint and the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, will offer a prize fund of £500,000 each. The programme for QIPCO British Champions Day consists of four Group 1 races, a Group 2 and the Balmoral Handicap (sponsored by QIPCO), Europe’s most valuable mile handicap.

The QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame, the first of its kind in British Flat racing, launched in 2021 to immortalise the modern greats of the sport from 1970 onwards.

For more information please visit: qipco.com.qa

OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER

Based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaking company wields expertise steeped in tradition, elegance and performance. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group Ltd, the world’s leading watch manufacturer. The Longines brand, with its winged hourglass emblem, is established in over 150 countries.

Longines is proud to be an Official Partner as well as the Official Timekeeper and Watch of Ascot and Royal Ascot. The brand’s passion for the equestrian world dates back to 1869, when the brand created its first equestrian pocket watch found to date. Not long after, in 1878, Longines developed a famous chronograph movement, fitted in a case engraved with a jockey and his mount. Seen on the American racetracks since the late nineteenth century, this type of timepiece proved extremely popular among jockeys and horse-lovers, as it enabled its user to time performances to the second. Designed in the workshops of the factory in Saint-Imier, these first creations marked the beginning of Longines’ very early involvement in the equestrian world.

The name of Longines thus very quickly became associated with sports timekeeping. While the brand was constantly pushing the boundaries of precision, its involvement in the equestrian world progressively intensified. In 1912, a further step was taken when Longines concluded its first official partnership with a show jumping event in Lisbon, Portugal, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the discipline.

Throughout the years, countless equestrian competitions enjoyed the qualities and reliability of the chronograph calibres and automated instruments that Longines had developed to time sports performances. As a result of its legitimacy and expertise, Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports today includes flat racing, show jumping, dressage and eventing disciplines.

Today, Longines’ commitment with the equestrian world has been further enhanced by its dedicated support for major equestrian institutions such as the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and the International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders (FEGENTRI). With these partnerships, Longines permeates all levels of equestrianism by presenting important awards in flat racing and jumping competitions such as the Longines World’s Best Race Horse and Horse Race Awards and the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award. The brand’s presence at the pinnacle of the sport is often highlighted by its presence at the most demanding competitions of equestrianism, such as Royal Ascot, that require the highest level of precision and excellence.

OFFICIAL PARTNER

Howden is an insurance broker built with a commitment to employee ownership, expertise and a belief that if you provide a home for entrepreneurial talent to flourish, then clients will get the best service possible.

It means our teams in each local office are relied upon to deliver and trusted to do things differently.

Howden is part of Howden Group which has over 11,000 independent entrepreneurs working in more than 45 countries to connect with our clients, our partners and our communities worldwide.

Our partnership with Ascot presents a unique opportunity to invest in a sport we love and an industry with which we have a rich history. Our specialist equine division is well-established in the racing world, delivering a complete range of insurance products to equestrian associations, racecourses, racehorse trainers, stud farms, riding schools and horse owners.

OFFICIAL BOOKMAKER

Betfred has been the Official Bookmaker of Ascot and Royal Ascot since 2019. Founded in 1967 with a single shop in Salford, Manchester Betfred is now the world’s largest independent bookmaker with over 1400 shops throughout the UK and a global online business rapidly expanding in Spain, the United States and recently extended the service to South Africa. Betfred remain committed to offering excellent customer service and added value via their unparalleled bonuses and look forward to welcoming Ascot racegoers to one of their on-course betting shops.

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

Since its opening in December 1983, Dubai Duty Free has grown into one of the largest travel retail operators in the world in terms of turnover, and operates some 40,000sqm of retail space at Dubai International Airport and at Al Maktoum International.

In 2021, Dubai Duty Free recorded over 9 million sales transactions which average at 25,000 sales transactions per day, while over 26 million units of merchandise were sold. The operation celebrated its 38th anniversary in December 2021 when it recorded annual sales of US$976 million, which compares encouragingly with the pre pandemic high when sales crossed the US$2 billion sales milestone.

A supporter of horseracing for more than 25 years, with the sport playing an important role in Dubai Duty Free’s sponsorship portfolio, Dubai Duty Free is the title sponsor of four horseracing events in the UK and Ireland. These include the hugely popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup held at Ascot in August, which is widely regarded as the world’s premier international jockeys’ challenge. Dubai Duty Free also flies the flag in the UK in April and September at Newbury Racecourse which stages the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials meeting and the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend and is also the title sponsor of one of the biggest race meetings in Europe, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, held at The Curragh in June. A UK department store of distinction, Fenwick has been a destination for shoppers of exceptional taste for over 140 years. Through our carefully curated selection of products, modern outlook, unique collaborations, and exceptional service, we remain true to our founder John James Fenwick’s vision of a store that delights the thoughtful woman.

OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT MILLINERY SPONSOR

Flexjet has been long-established in the U.S. fractional jet ownership market since 1995. Its European operation launched in 2019 based in London’s Mayfair, with a Tactical Control Centre at Farnborough Airport, and a second Operational Centre in Malta.

In Europe Flexjet offers shared ownership of its premium fleet of business jets, including the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G650. Its wider group offering in Europe includes helicopter charter from sister company Halo Aviation, and private jet charter and jet cards from PrivateFly.

Flexjet’s European operation is compliant with the International Standard for Business Aviation Operators (IS-BAO) and is a Wyvern Wingman Certified Operator. In Europe Flexjet holds a 4AIR Silver Rating, recognising its leading approach to sustainability which includes offsetting 300% of carbon emissions for every flight.

OFFICIAL MIXER

In 2005, Fever-Tree co-founders Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow pioneered the premium mixer category, bringing choice, quality, and excitement back into the category. They travelled to the ends of the earth to source the finest ingredients, including quinine from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ginger from the Ivory Coast, India and Nigeria, and lemons from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. In 2020, Fever-Tree launched its Soda Collection, a range of delicious, flavoured sodas, expertly crafted from the finest naturally sourced ingredients to create the perfect mixers to pair with all spirits. Fever-Tree is now the world’s leading premium mixer, with distribution to over 108 countries worldwide. Fever-Tree has been voted as the ‘No.1 Best Selling’ and ‘No.1 Top Trending’ Mixer for the eighth year running by the world’s best bartenders in Drinks International Annual Brands Report.

OFFICIAL TROPHIES AND SILVERWARE

Garrard has created some of the most famous jewellery in existence for clients including Queen Victoria and Diana, Princess of Wales, rock and roll’s own royalty and Indian maharajas. The uniquely British formula: designs that endure an eternity, jewels that make history and craftsmanship that delivers a bold vision.

Garrard makes trophies that commemorate the winners of many competitions across the world, including Royal Ascot’s Gold Cup, the Queen’s Vase, and the Royal Hunt Cup. Garrard also provides trophies for winning owners in all Group 1 races at Royal Ascot and supplies the silver snuff boxes, picture frames, strawberry dishes and pens, awarded to winning owners, trainers, and jockeys.

OFFICIAL PRIVATE AVIATION

Sharing a long-held commitment to passion, performance and exquisite style, Flexjet is proud to be the Official Private Aviation Supplier for Ascot and Royal Ascot, and host of the Royal Ascot Heliport.

As one of the world’s leading providers of private jet travel and a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies,

OFFICIAL WINE

Hallgarten & Novum Wines is one of the UK’s leading specialist wine merchants, with over 89 years of experience importing wines from producers around the world and supplying the premium hospitality and retail trade across the UK. In 2021, Hallgarten was named both ‘On Trade Supporter of the Year’ by the International Wine Challenge and ‘On Trade Supplier of the Year’ by The Drinks Business, thanks to its focus on service and support for its customers. Its experienced Buying team, including one of the UK’s most respected palates in Steve Daniel, and Master of Wine Beverly Tabbron, has constructed a diverse and award-winning portfolio of over 1,000 wines. It blends some of the world’s greatest producers from the classic wine growing regions together with innovative, up-and-coming wineries and winemakers from the emerging winemaking world. Hallgarten is proud to supply all the wines to Ascot Racecourse.

OFFICIAL WATER

After the discovery of the first mineral spring in 1571, Harrogate became a destination for health & enjoyment. 450 years later and Harrogate Spring Water are proud to bring to life the essence of Harrogate. As the No. 1 water in out of home, we’re proud to keep you hydrated and enjoy life’s moments with you.

This year Harrogate Spring are launching the first ever ‘Mindful Bar’ at Royal Ascot, serving their award-winning water and a selection of delicious low and no cocktails. Look out for the ‘Excelebration Mindful Bar by Harrogate Spring’ in the Queen Anne Enclosure!

All Harrogate Spring products are 100% recyclable, and the PET plastic bottles use at least 50% recycled content sourced in Britain. Harrogate and Ascot are working together to improve recycling and circularity at the racecourse. Ascot provide bins specifically for recycling PET plastic bottles and all PET bottles collected at Ascot will be recycled and used to produce new bottles, creating a closed loop recycling system.

Harrogate Spring Water are proud to be the Official Water of Royal Ascot.

OFFICIAL COFFEE

Steeped in Italian history, for over 125 years, Lavazza has been sourcing, roasting and blending to create the highest quality coffee possible. The company’s passion for excellence and sustainability is demonstrated by the attention given to every step of the journey, from the selection of the raw material to the product in the cup, with complete carbon neutrality as the objective for 2030. Lavazza authentic Italian espresso and creamy lattes, as well as the Lavazza signature Coffeetails and more can be enjoyed throughout the racecourse.

OFFICIAL ICE CREAM

Since 1989, pleasure seekers around the world have been discovering Magnum Ice Cream. Our indulgent ice cream contains vanilla from Madagascar and is coated in creamy chocolate made with the highest quality cocoa beans certified by the Rainforest Alliance. We are delighted to be the Official Ice Cream of Royal Ascot. Lifebuoy Hand Sanitiser Gel is there, whenever you may need to keep your hands clean. Formulated with 69% alcohol, Lifebuoy Hand Sanitiser Gel effectively fights germs and kills 99.9% of viruses*. Look out for the Lifebuoy hand sanitiser stations situated around the racecourse.

The Vegetarian Butcher will be on site with plant-based proteins for meat lovers. Made by meat lovers, for meat lovers. The Vegetarian Butcher is all about replicating that moreish taste and texture you get from meat, whilst being better for the planet and kinder to animals. We like to say, no meat substitutes, only meat successors. Finally, Hellmann’s condiments will be offered across all racecourse concessions - enabling you to enjoy the unmistakable amazing taste of Hellmann’s with your food. *Effective against enveloped viruses like coronavirus.

OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE

Moët & Chandon has been associated with the equestrian world since 1908 when two three-year-old horses, one named “Moët” and the other “Chandon”, belonging to Monsieur Alfred Simon, the House’s sales representative in London, finished first in Epsom and Newbury respectively. That same year, “Moët” ran fourth in the Hunt Cup at Ascot and as a result, Alfred Simon referred to it as his “lucky” race. As the champagne of celebration, Moët & Chandon brings people together to toast the most iconic moments throughout the year, with Royal Ascot as one of the highlights of the British Summer season. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage, Official Champagne of Royal Ascot, is made only in remarkable years and is available across the racecourse in a variety of formats.

OFFICIAL BEER

Asahi UK is home to an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands, including category leaders in the UK. The range includes international brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the No.1 Super Premium lager in the UK with every drop brewed in Italy; Japan’s No.1 beer, Asahi Super Dry and the iconic Dutch premium beer, Grolsch. A portfolio to be envied which also includes local heroes: Fuller’s London Pride, Meantime, Dark Star and Cornish Orchards. Asahi UK’s focus is on enriching experiences for our customers and consumers through innovation, unrivalled service and offering brands with undeniable quality and provenance. Asahi UK believes that every business has a responsibility to understand and act upon its environmental impact and we continuously work towards sharing more information with our suppliers, customers and consumers about both the footprint of our beers, and how we are working to reduce it. Our place in the local community is highly valued and we strive to ensure that we are always making a positive contribution to the communities in and around our UK Breweries. For more information on Asahi UK and parent organisation, Asahi Europe & International visit www.asahibeer.co.uk

OFFICIAL CAR

At the same time as the first Porsche took to the street, over 70 years ago, the Stuttgart marque also made its debut on the racetrack. The testing ground of motorsport has seen Porsche consistently push the boundaries of innovation with one goal in mind: the future of the sportscar. Building on a record 19 overall wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche continues this exciting journey with its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. And, in the Porsche tradition, lessons learned from motorsport will continue to be shared in Porsches all electric sportscar, the Taycan. Porsche Cars GB is delighted to be Royal Ascot’s Official Car. www.porsche.com/uk

OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY

Sodexo are responsible for providing catering operations across the racecourse’s 26 annual racedays and further conferences and events throughout the year. As a long-standing partner of Ascot Racecourse, Sodexo moved to a profit-sharing agreement in 2014 and the joint venture was branded “1711 by Ascot”, enabling the operation, which has seen significant growth in catering income, to adopt a new customer facing identity of its own.

Delivering outstanding hospitality, fine dining and on-site catering, Sodexo Live! are proud to be Official Hospitality of Ascot.

OFFICIAL WHISKEY

OFFICIAL GIN

Inspired by its spa town heritage and enjoyed around the world, Slingsby premium gin is crafted with pure spring water and real fruits to create the finest, award-winning British gin. The awardwinning range consists of a classic London Dry and a Yorkshire fruit selection including rhubarb, gooseberry, marmalade and blackberry.

Slingsby have worked with Ascot to create a range of drinks available across all the bars including summery cocktails and classic gin and tonics serves. Bottling the beautiful and restorative spirit of Harrogate for you to experience with every sip. The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. is proud to be the Official Premium Whiskey Supplier of Ascot & Royal Ascot. The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. was born from a desire to elevate Irish whiskey to the global heights it once enjoyed, by crafting the finest whiskeys in the world. The company honours the whiskey-making art refined by Irish whiskey masters over the centuries, but adds today’s science to reinvent that craft. Accessories of equal innovation raise the whiskey drinking experience to the level demanded by single malts of such perfection. From the world’s Best Irish Single Malt, The Devil’s Keep, to the world’s most expensive whiskey and #1 design of 2022 at the A’Design Awards, The Emerald Isle, these are single malts of exquisite distinction. Previously reserved for sale only by the bottle, the rare single malts of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. can now be enjoyed by the glass in select establishments, including Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling and Tom Kerridge’s The Hand & Flowers. Race-goers can experience these rare whiskeys in The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Bar and selected venues at Royal Ascot. To discover the ultra-rare releases of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., visit craftirishwhiskey.com

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