Straight No Chaser won the 2024 Cygames Fokers’ Cup Sprint. (Ernie Belmonte/Beyond the Wire)
The Japanese VideoGamebedrijf remains title sponsor of Cygames Fokers’ Cup Sprint” Increases the commitment to world championships
Breeders’ Cup release
Lexington, Ky.– Breeders’ Cup Limited today announced the renewal of his partnership with Cygames, Inc., the Japanese Videogam publisher and developer, as an official partner of the Breeders Cup world championships.
Under the renewed agreement, CyGames will continue as the name-in-title partner of the $ 2 million Cygames Fokers’ Cup Sprint (G1), one of the most prestigious races at the world championship program, held on 31 October-NOV. 1 at del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The expansion reflects the continuous dedication of cygames to the Breeders’ Cup, including extensive media attention and new joint marketing initiatives that have been designed to involve the global public.
The partnership was secured in collaboration with leading media rights and location development company JMI Sports and B-Bridge International. Cygames joined the Breeders’ Cup in 2024 for the first time and marked the international launch of the English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, the game -racing game of the company that has become a global sensation.
“We are very happy to continue our collaboration with Cygames and to expand,” says Heather Higgins, senior vice president of business partnerships for Breeders’ Cup Limited. “This improved cooperation shows both shared dedication of our organizations to deliver the world -class entertainment and to elevate the sport of horse races to a global audience.”
With 14 degrees 1 races and more than $ 34 million in wallets and prizes, the Breeders’ Cup 2025 world championships will again bring the world’s largest horses, owners, breeders, trainers, trainers and jockeys together for two days of Elite Racen at Del Mar. -Fans who attend the championships will also enjoy luxury hospitals, fine dining, fine dining, fine dining, fine dining at del mar, “surfing the surf.”
About Cygames
Cygames, Inc., established in Tokyo is known for the development and management of numerous mobile and console gametitels, including Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy: Relink, as well as various companies in the animation and comic industry. The company’s vision to be the best in entertainment is reflected in his constant efforts to bring original and exciting experiences to the world.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a simulation game and part of the Umamusume project, a multimedia franchise produced by cygames, consisting of anime, manga, music and games that tell stories about characters inspired by racehorses. Together with their classmates and trainers, the Umamusume works towards the dream of every racer – winning the Twinkle series. The English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby was launched this year.
