Barry Geraghty saddles up with Sporting Index

Sports betting firm partner with leading National Hunt jockey

Barry Geraghty, one of jump racing’s most successful jockeys of all time, will be sponsored by Sporting Index for the winter National Hunt season.

Geraghty will wear the Sporting Index logo on his breeches and collar, provide exclusive insight in a regular column on sportingindex.com and support with social media posts and daily previews during the season’s major meetings.

The 40-year-old Irishman’s achievements include winning the 2003 Grand National aboard Monty’s Pass and recording 38 Cheltenham Festival winners, second only to Ruby Walsh. He is also the retained rider for National Hunt racing’s most successful owner, J P McManus.

Sporting Index, who recently launched a fixed odds offering to run alongside their well-established spread betting service, were the first sponsors of the Cheltenham Festival’s Cross Country Chase, partnering the race from 2005-2007. Geraghty is the company’s first partnership with a jockey.

Simon Trim, CEO at Sporting Index, said: “Barry has achieved a huge amount in his illustrious career in the saddle, and we are very excited to be his sponsor for the upcoming season. He looks to have some fantastic yards and horses behind him, so let’s hope for a successful campaign!”

Barry Geraghty, said: “I’m thrilled to be working with Sporting Index. Chepstow is the start of what promises to be another exciting National Hunt season and I look forward to sharing my views in a regular column on the Sporting Index website.

“There are plenty of horses that I’m really excited to be getting on board this season and hopefully I can have my fair share of winners.”