Singer Capital Markets are new sponsors of Arkle

Singer Capital Markets – a leading UK Investment Bank– was on Monday announced as the new sponsor of the Arkle Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.

One of the most prestigious races in the National Hunt calendar will now be run as the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase, with the winning connections receiving the Singer Arkle trophy.

The £200,000 Grade One contest is the championship novices’ chase staged over two miles and takes place on March 10.

Based in London, Singer Capital Markets is a UK capital markets specialist supporting UK growth companies across their lifecycle. The firm has advised clients on 130+ transactions since 2020 totalling more than £8.4 billion in deal value and helped clients raise £3 billion in capital. Singer Capital Markets also operate one of the largest institutional and retail equity trading platforms in the UK.

 This sponsorship marks Singer Capital Markets’ first involvement in horseracing, building on its commitment to elite sport demonstrated through its sponsorship of Chelsea Women and Women’s rackets sports. It reflects the firm’s alignment with performance, discipline and ambition at the highest level.

Tim Cockroft, Chair of Singer Capital Markets, explained: “The Arkle Novices’ Chase is a race synonymous with excellence, ambition and rising talent - qualities that closely reflect Singer Capital Markets and the clients we support.

“This sponsorship is a natural fit for us as a firm where ambition meets capital, and we are proud to be associated with one of the most iconic events in British sport. This is a great way to celebrate our 20th year.”

Guy Lavender, CEO of Cheltenham Racecourse, added: “It is fantastic to welcome Singer Capital Markets as the new sponsor of the Arkle Novices’ Chase.

“The Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase showcases elite and fast young chasers and its roll of honour features so many great names, including Flyingbolt and Sprinter Sacre to name but two.

“Singer Capital Markets is a firm that is highly regarded for its support of ambitious UK growth companies and that shared focus on backing future success makes this a fitting partnership and one we are very excited about.”

Entries for the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase were announced on Tuesday 20th February. Lulamba is the current favourite and will be bidding to hand trainer Nicky Henderson a record-extending ninth victory in the contest.