Lexus taking over Ericsson chase

Leopardstown racecourse today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Lexus Ireland which means the premium car marque will back the prestigious contest previously known as the Ericsson Chase.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2004 - 17:02

Leopardstown racecourse today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Lexus Ireland which means the premium car marque will back the prestigious contest previously known as the Ericsson Chase.

The new agreement, which runs from 2004 to 2006, means that the €150,000 contest – won last month by Best Mate – will be known as the Lexus Chase.

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