Bresbet have been unveiled at the sponsors of the forthcoming Gymcrack at Kinsley.
The Sheffield-based online bookmaking firm, which specialises in football, horse and greyhound racing, is backing the category one competition, with six heats run on Sunday 23rd April 2023, two semi-finals run on Sunday 30th April and the final run-on Sunday 7th May.
The winner of the BresBet Gymcrack Final will receive £9,000 alongside the coveted BresBet Gymcrack trophy. 2nd place will receive £2,000 and 3rd place will receive £1,500 with all other finalists receiving £1,000. Overall there is £23,000 up for grabs in prize money throughout the BresBet Gymcrack.
On finals day, there will be supporting open runs – over trips of 268m, 462m, 650m and 844m.
Commenting on the deal announced today, BresBet head of trading Carl Perry said: “We are delighted to be instrumental in reviving this prestigious competition that hasn’t been run since 2018 and will now be known as the BresBet Gymcrack.”
“We are committed to supporting top-class greyhound racing, both in the UK & Ireland. We have previously sponsored the East Anglian Derby in Yarmouth as well as the Steel City Cup in Sheffield, and the BresBet Easter Cup has just got underway at Shelbourne Park.”
John Curran from Kinsley Greyhound Stadium said: “I am delighted to welcome BresBet on board as title sponsor of The Gymcrack.
“The Gymcrack was first run in 1994 and has been held here at Kinsley since 2011, it’s great to see the competition back on track after a short break”.
“All of the team here at Kinsley are looking forward to developing the relationship with BresBet as we work together to promote this great competition and our sport as a whole.”
