The David Power Jockeys’ Cup is here to spotlight jockeys as true stars of the sport, bringing fresh excitement to Jumps racing and engaging with a new generation of fans. With big prizes and intense rivalries, this is Jumps racing like never before.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup (DPJC) is a joint effort led by the Flutter Group, with ITV, Great British Racing (GBR), the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), The Jockey Club, and Racecourse Media Group (RMG) all playing key roles. The PJA and several top jockeys have also contributed to shaping the DPJC.
David Power’s passion for Jumps racing and dedication to making it accessible are legendary. The David Power Jockeys’ Cup honours his legacy, putting fans and jockeys at the centre of the sport he loved.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup brings a fresh layer of excitement to Jumps racing, offering a league-style competition that fans can easily follow, race by race, throughout the season. While the traditional Jockeys’ Championship celebrates overall wins, the DPJC dives deeper by highlighting the intense rivalries and personal stories behind the bigger races, all on ITV, creating more ways for fans to connect with the sport.
With the largest jockeys’ prize fund in Jumps racing history, the David Power Jockeys’ Cup offers substantial incentives for jockeys and recognises the contributions of trainers and stable staff, generating extra buzz and attracting new fans. It’s not a replacement for the existing championship but a thrilling addition designed to make Jumps racing more accessible, engaging, and fan-focused.
By showcasing jockeys and their rivalries in a way that’s exciting for both loyal fans and newcomers, the David Power Jockeys’ Cup aims to create unforgettable moments, build fan loyalty, and celebrate the skill and resilience that make Jumps racing so captivating.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup boasts a monumental £1.5 million prize fund, the largest in Jumps racing history, and uses an engaging league format, making it easy for fans to follow and thrilling to watch.
The Flutter Group, parent company of Paddy Power, Sky Betting & Gaming, and Betfair, is funding the David Power Jockeys’ Cup, showcasing its commitment to celebrating and growing the sport.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup rewards not only jockeys but also their trainers and stable staff. The top 10 jockeys receive prize money, with additional awards for their trainers and stable staff. For example, the winning jockey will take home £500,000, with £50,000 each going to their trainer and stable staff.
£1.5 million is indeed a significant sum, especially for an industry facing financial challenges. But this fund isn’t just for jockeys – it also supports trainers, racing staff, and even helps secure unprecedented media access to bring fans closer to the action. We believe the David Power Jockeys’ Cup will not only energise current fans but attract new audiences, which benefits the entire industry. Whether it’s bringing in new racegoers, attracting sponsors, or reaching more punters, the DPJC aims to create a positive ripple effect across Jumps racing.
The Grand National is a landmark event all on its own. The David Power Jockeys’ Cup season finale will be just before it, keeping the Grand National as a standalone spectacle while ramping up the excitement leading up to it.
Points are awarded based on performance in races broadcast on ITV: 1st place: 10 points. 2nd place: 8 points. 3rd place: 6 points. 4th place: 4 points.
ITV provides the widest reach as a free-to-air broadcaster, ideal for introducing Jumps racing to a larger audience. The David Power Jockeys’ Cup also features on Champions: Full Gallop, ITV’s docuseries that offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access throughout the season.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup prize fund is uniquely structured to reward jockeys based on their cumulative performances throughout the competition rather than race-by-race outcomes. This approach sets the DPJC apart from traditional prize funds, which are distributed among winning and placed horses on a per-race basis. Additionally, prizes for trainers and racing staff are determined by the stable that provides the winning jockeys across the season, rather than on individual race results.
We’re confident the David Power Jockeys’ Cup will be a resounding success, and if fans embrace it as we hope, we’d be thrilled to make it a fixture in the Jumps racing calendar. The DPJC is all about building season-long stories, rivalries, and new traditions that fans can look forward to year after year.
The David Power Jockeys’ Cup trophy will be revealed later in the season, designed to reflect the prestige and spirit of this competition.
Standing at 1.5m tall, the David Power Jockeys’ Cup trophy serves as a fitting tribute to the monumental talent and resilience shown by the jockeys competing for the Cup. Constructed from composite metals, the unique trophy will be partly made using melted down horse shoes in recognition of the unique bond between jockey and horse.
Fans can look forward to its grand unveiling when the champion jockey is crowned at Aintree.
By celebrating jockeys and showcasing their stories, the DPJC aims to inspire new talent and promote a more inclusive future for Jumps racing.
Standing at 1.5m tall, the DPJC is one the largest trophies in sport and serves as fitting tribute to the monumental talent and resilience shown by the jockeys competing for the Cup. Constructed from composite metals, the unique trophy will be partly made using melted down horse shoes in recognition of the unique bond between jockey and horse.