Investec's timing could not be worse - but Epsom can still be optimistic

Bernard Kantor, owner of Young Rascal and managing director of Derby sponsor Investec

Bernard Kantor's departure from Investec may have been significantCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

It is something of an understatement to say that when it comes to the ideal time to be looking for a new sponsor for one of your sporting crown jewels, during a pandemic and economic recession would be bottom of the list.

However, that is the situation the Jockey Club finds itself in as it seeks to secure a partner for the Derby festival at Epsom.

The economic landscape could not be much tougher, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the Jockey Club's prospects of finding a suitably blue-chip backer.

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Published on 23 July 2020inNews

Last updated 20:43, 23 July 2020

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