Betfred to Sponsor Grand National Festival

Betfred has signed a three year deal to become the official betting partner of The Crabbie's Grand National Festival scheduled for April 2014 at Aintree. Sponsorship will include three races over the course of three years including: The Betfred Bowl Steeple Chase on Grand Opening Day, The Betfred Mobile Mildmay Novices' Steeple Chase on Ladies Day and The Betfred TV Handicap Steeple Chase on Grand National Day. Fred Done, chairman of Betfred, said: “I'm very proud to be associated with The Crabbie's Grand National. We are looking forward to working with Aintree on a magnificent three days racing which, of course, culminates in the world's most famous race, The Crabbie's Grand National.” John Baker of Aintree and north west regional director for Jockey Club Racecourses said: "... we have a fantastic relationship with Betfred and are thrilled they have agreed to join us for one of the most famous sporting events in the world. We look forward to welcoming them and their guests to Aintree in April.”