William Hill Signs Barry Geraghty as Horse Racing Ambassador
- William Hill has expanded its team of horse racing ambassadors, adding Barry Geraghty, a former jockey who is a beloved industry personality
Geraghty is popular with fans and he will represent William Hill with this particular cohort. The Irishman himself is the second most successful rider in the Cheltenham Festival, a prominent horse racing event, and he is happy to become an ambassador for the sports betting company.
Geraghty Enters William Hill Ambassador Team
He is joining other prominent figures from the sport to name Sir AP McCoy, Nick Luck, and Leonna Mayor among more personalities. Geraghty will also pitch regular content on William Hill’s dedicated news website, offering insight into the sport, upcoming races, and what to expect from current participants.
Lee Phelps, a spokesperson for the brand, commented that the company was delighted to see Geraghty become a part of the team of ambassadors. He said that with his addition, the existing lineup of racing personalities will bring fans the valuable content they have always expected. Phelps added:
He’s one of the best Jump jockeys there has ever been and we’re really looking forward to him offering his views, particularly from an Irish angle, on racing’s key topics.
Lee Phelps, a spokesperson for William Hill
For his part, Geraghty was similarly pleased to be joining William Hill, and ahead of what he described would be one of the busiest times for the sportsbook. Geraghty teased that he would be able to assist sports fans and punters at William Hill and point them in the way of a “winner or two.”
Outside of horse racing, William Hill has continued to maintain a strong presence in the world of sports. The company became the official in-stadium betting partner for Aston Villa, a British soccer team.
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