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BetBright makes five-figure donation to injured jockeys charity

SBC News BetBright makes five-figure donation to injured jockeys charity

Bookmaker BetBright has donated £10,000 to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund, after Ireland defeated Britain British 17-11 at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The BetBright Cup is awarded to the country with the greatest number of Cheltenham Festival winners. Following the Irish victory, the winning BetBright Cup Irish captain, snooker player Ken Doherty received the trophy on the last day of …

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Naas Racecourse launches equine ‘Ice Bucket’ challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys Fund

SBC News Naas Racecourse launches equine 'Ice Bucket' challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys Fund

Naas Racecourse has launched an equine slant on the “Ice Bucket” challenge to boost awareness and charitable donations for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The challenge, for those who accept their nomination, is to stand still as two buckets of cold water are thrown directly at them, similar to the cool down of a horse after they come into the parade ring …

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