Amlin Plus signs top jockey Richard Johnson
14 July 2004
Richard Johnson, the top jockey who has ridden over 1200 winners in his career to date, including The Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Smurfit Champion Hurdle has signed a sponsorship deal with Amlin Plus, the bloodstock and equine intermediary of Amlin Plc, which covers all risks of mortality coverage for most types of horses, specialising in thoroughbred breeding and flat-racing stock.
The partnership will start with immediate effect with Richard wearing Amlin Plus branded sporting apparel whilst on the racecourses.
Said Richard Johnson, the top jockey, “I know Amlin Plus through the racing world and the good service they provide for the equine fraternity and I’m delighted to be associated with a company who are very supportive to the industry. I hope to achieve a good number of successes this season and look forward to placing Amlin Plus firmly in the winners enclosure”.
David Ashby, Director of Amlin Plus added, “Richard is a fantastic ambassador in racing and we acknowledge his sporting talents to be of the highest calibre. Together with our other sponsored jockeys, Richard Quinn and Andrew Thornton, we have a great marketing platform to expand our name across the equine industry.”
Said Nicholas Whittle, Commercial Manager to Richard Johnson: ‘As a leading company in their field, Amlin Plus fits well with Richard as both strive to achieve a combination of success and efficiency. I am delighted to welcome Amlin Plus as sponsor of Richard Johnson following their past support of horseracing and look forward to the alliance.’
