Connections of Letsbefrank landed the Sky Bet Sunday Series’ £100,000 bonus for the second time in three years after becoming the first horse to win three races during this year’s competition, which concluded at Pontefract on Sunday.
Owned by Stuart Morrison and trained by Jim Goldie, Letsbefrank’s hat-trick of victories secured the lucrative prize for connections, who, remarkably, also claimed the bonus in 2024.
The ever-popular Series, a strategic collaboration between Flutter (Sky Bet’s parent company), Racecourse Media Group, ITV, HorsePWR and the host racecourses, has now delivered almost £6 million in additional prize money since its launch in 2021.
Morrison said: “It’s a huge thrill to win the £100,000 bonus and we’re absolutely delighted with what Letsbefrank has achieved this summer. The Sky Bet Sunday Series has become a fantastic part of the racing calendar because it offers excellent prize money and bonuses for horses at a level that wouldn’t normally be competing for these sorts of rewards.
“For many owners, this creates opportunities that simply wouldn’t otherwise exist and makes a real difference. The incentives throughout the Series are incredibly generous, not just for owners and trainers, but also for jockeys and stable staff, whose hard work is rewarded as well.
“I’d like to thank Jim Goldie, all the team at home, and, of course, Sky Bet, Racecourse Media Group and ITV for their continued support of the Series.”
Michael Shinners, Sky Bet Head of Sports PR, added: “The continued success of the Sky Bet Sunday Series demonstrates the value of industry collaboration in creating compelling racing, increasing engagement and delivering meaningful financial benefits across the sport.”
The jockeys’ championship within the Series was won by Jason Hart, who collected the £25,000 first prize after accumulating the most points across the five fixtures. Daniel Tudhope finished second to earn £5,000, while David Allan took third place and received £3,000.
The Series also continued its commitment to recognising the contribution of racing’s workforce, with £15,000 in stable staff bonuses distributed among the leading trainers. Staff of Jim Goldie received £10,000, while those working for Tim Easterby and William Haggas collected £3,000 and £2,000 respectively.
