One of the longest-running sponsorships in Irish horse racing is under starter's orders again for this year's summer festival at the world famous Ballybrit Racecourse.

Rooney Life and Pensions, Eyre Square, is weighing in for the thirtieth year in a row, with its sponsorship of the Jockey's Championship, which is watched with the same sharp eagle eyes as any racing or social event of the week.

When the thunder of the horses' hooves finally fades at the end of the seven-day racing feast, the Jockey's Championship is awarded to the riders with the most winners under rules of racing and national hunt rules.

"The Rooney Life & Pensions colours have been emblazoned on this competition since 1977. It was a first for racing in Ireland. We've sponsored it every year since," said Rooney Life & Pension Managing Director, Niall Rooney.

The prizes for the winner or winners of the most flat races and the most hurdle races are a cheque for ?2,000 and a Galway Crystal trophy.

"The going is often soft at Ballybrit because of the weather, but in the Jockey's Championship, it's always good to firm. The riders fight hard for it every year. Like Frederico Tesio's thoroughbreds, they persevere with their hearts and win with their character," he added.

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