Dubai Duty Free new Irish Derby sponsors

DUBAI DUTY Free has agreed a five-year contract to sponsor the Irish Derby at the Curragh from 2008-2012.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2008 - 01:00

The sponsorship will see the award-winning airport retailer becoming the title sponsor of the Irish Derby with The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby taking centre state at the three-day Irish Derby Festival from June 27-29.

The Derby will be run on Sunday the 29th. The race, run over one mile and four furlongs, is one of the most valuable races in the world with prize money of €€1.5m.

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