Singer Capital Markets has been announced as the new sponsor of the Arkle Novices’ Chase at The Festival, one of the most prestigious races in the National Hunt calendar. The race 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 the opening day of The Festival, Champion Day (Tuesday 10 March 2026).
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.
There is a strong and natural synergy with Singer Capital Markets, a firm highly regarded for its specialist expertise and its support of ambitious UK growth companies at key stages of their development. 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.
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