The World’s Richest Jockey Competition
A groundbreaking new competition for Jump Jockeys, featuring a £500,000 first prize, has been launched at day one of the Cheltenham Open meeting.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup, backed by betting and gaming group Flutter, aims to enhance audience engagement and attract new fans to British Racing.
Spanning over 100 races, all of which will be broadcast on ITV, the competition introduces a transformative £1.5 million prize fund to the world of Jump racing.
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Jockeys Cup Table
Jockeys will earn points for wins or placings in ITV-covered races, with the contest running from Cheltenham’s November Meeting to the eve of the Grand National on April 4.
The overall winner will claim £500,000, with £200,000 awarded to the runner-up and £100,000 for third place. Rewards extend to the top ten jockeys, with special recognition for conditional riders—the leading conditional jockey will receive £25,000.
It is an easy-to-follow concept that is built to be simple yet thrilling, the competition is set to make it easier for fans to jump in and follow all of the action, making the sport more accessible and inspiring for all, from long-time followers to newcomers alike.
The David Power Jockeys Cup
The David Power Jockeys' Cup will place Jockeys and their thrilling rivalries at the very heart of the action, revolutionising British jump racing in honour of legendary bookmaker David Power.
How Will It Work?
All Jockeys participating in races broadcast live on ITV throughout the duration of the David Power Jockeys’ Cup will accrue points based on their official finishing positions, set out below:
1st 10 points
2nd 8 points
3rd 6 points
4th 4 points
The top 10 jockeys with the most Points at the end of the DPJC will win prize money as set out in the table below.
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