Good Racing Company and Leeds Rhinos join forces to raise funds for MND

The Good Racing Company and Leeds Rhinos Rugby League club have joined forces to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease causes.

With an aim to keep the late Rob Burrow’s legacy at the heart of both the horse racing and rugby league communities, they will promote key events and fundraising initiatives to one another’s fan bases.

To  launch the partnership, The Good Racing Company will be the official match sponsor for the Rhinos’ game against York Knights at Headingley on Friday, February 20.

Lindsey Burrow, who is an ambassador for The Good Racing Company, said: “Rob was passionate about two sports: rugby league and horse racing. It’s great to see Leeds Rhinos and The Good Racing Company teaming up to champion Rob’s legacy across both sports and continue his efforts to raise funds and awareness.”

Leeds Rhinos managing director Rob Oates said: “Together, The Good Racing Company and Leeds Rhinos are giving supporters a dynamic, cross‑sport platform to celebrate Rob’s life and help more families affected by MND in his name. We hope every matchday or raceday is a fresh opportunity to continue the amazing fundraising that Rob and Lindsey inspired.”

The Good Racing Company set up the Rob Burrow Racing Club which costs £49 for an annual membership with proceeds to the Burrow family’s chosen charities.

They now have 10 horses in training across various syndicates with their biggest success to date being Alfa Kellenic, winner of six races including the Ayr Silver Cup.