Keeneland has extended its sponsorship of The Curragh's G1 Keeneland Phoenix S. a further three years. The Lexington-based sales company has held that sponsorship since 2010 and the extension will see it run through 2018, when the redeveloped Curragh Racecourse is scheduled to be unveiled.
The Keeneland Phoenix S. is Europe's first juvenile Group 1 of the calendar year. It was this year won by Keeneland graduate Air Force Blue (War Front), the Cartier champion 2-year-old colt. Other recent winners include Holy Roman Emperor (Ire), George Washington, Johannesburg, Mastercraftsman (Ire), Saoirse Abu and Zoffany (Ire).
“Keeneland greatly appreciates the longstanding participation of clients from Ireland in our sales and racing,” said Keeneland President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Thomason. “We are especially delighted about the success of Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate Air Force Blue, who won this year's Keeneland Phoenix S. during his championship campaign. Keeneland is privileged to once again partner with The Curragh as the Phoenix S. race sponsor. With the changes to come for The Curragh, we look forward to many exciting times ahead.”
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