The Jockey Club Signs Hallgarten Wines as Official Wine Partner
The Jockey Club, the UK’s largest group in British horseracing, has appointed specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, as its Official Wine Supplier and latest Brand Partner on a four-year sole-supply deal. Hallgarten Wines will deliver its premium portfolio of wine to each of The Jockey Club’s 15 racecourses across the country, supporting key race days throughout the season.
Matt Powell, Head of Partnerships at The Jockey Club said: “We are delighted to welcome Hallgarten & Novum Wines as our Official Wine Supplier and Partner. This collaboration is a perfect fit for The Jockey Club, as it supports our commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our racegoers. We look forward to working with Howard and the team over the next four years. With their knowledge, experience and longstanding passion for our sport, we will develop an exceptional wine list to enhance our retail and hospitality offering.
The Jockey Club is home to some of the UK’s most prestigious horseracing festivals, at some of the country’s most iconic racecourses, which include Aintree, Carlisle, Cheltenham, Epsom, Exeter, Haydock Park, Huntingdon, Kempton Park, Market Rasen, Newmarket, Nottingham, Sandown Park, Warwick and Wincanton.
As part of the partnership, the Hallgarten Wines team will collaborate with several world-renowned chefs from each of the venues’ different restaurants and hospitality spaces, including at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival from 11th – 14th March 2025, curating bespoke wine lists to pair with their menus and enhancing the hospitality experience for guests. Each of its restaurants has an emphasis on celebrating British provinciality, including quality British produce, wine and sparkling wine.
Howard Corrigan, Head of Channel – Sport & Leisure, at Hallgarten & Novum Wines commented: “Our mission is to innovate the wine offering at The Jockey Club’s racecourses, bringing our expertise, passion, and premium wine offering to this partnership. We are proud to be working with some of the best chefs in the UK hospitality industry to curate wine lists to pair with their menus and are delighted to have the opportunity to ensure that each race day is a celebration of sporting achievement, outstanding wine, and culinary excellence. We will be working with the racecourses to raise the awareness of supplier partners in the UK by delivering outstanding wines for all box holders, hospitality guests, wine lovers, and sports lovers alike.”
Founded in 1750, and under a Royal Charter with King Charles III and Queen Camilla as joint Royal Patrons, The Jockey Club is one of the leading names in horseracing in the UK. The Jockey Club leads the investment and innovation in British racing, as the largest commercial group in the sport. Their vision is to foster a thriving British horseracing industry and engaging horseracing lovers across the country. Hallgarten & Novum Wines is also the Official Wine Supplier to Ascot Racecourse and to the Goodwood Estate.
