Oddschecker to donate 5p from every Cheltenham bet to Injured Jockey Fund
Firm pledges to support the Injured Jockey Fund throughout the Festival
Oddschecker has announced a new pledge to donate 5p to the Injured Jockers Fund for every Cheltenham bet placed through the site during the festival.
Funds will be donated following any selection made directly via sportsbooks featured in the grid using Oddschecker’s QuickBet icon.
A promotional ad has been launched alongside the campaign, urging punters to place their bets on Oddschecker to support the fund.
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According to the firm, a jockey will fall off its horse once every 16 rides, with 18% of all those resulting in an injury.
Since its establishment in 1964, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) has helped over 1,000 jockeys and their families, paying out over £18m in charitable assistance.
In support of the fund, ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin said: “If you love your racing, you should support the Injured Jockeys Fund, in my eyes it’s as simple as that.”