Vinery new sponsor of Turfway's Spiral

Turfway Park announced Monday that Vinery will be the title sponsor for the

track's premier race for three-year-olds beginning next spring. Established in

1972 as the Spiral S., the race has continually attracted top fields and is a

significant prep for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The initial contract will run five

years, with renewal considered annually after that time.

Beginning with the 40th running on March 26, 2011, the race will be the

Vinery Racing Spiral S. (G2).

"Vinery is committed to supporting racing, and we are especially pleased to

be associated with a race that is a major fixture in the three-year-old

division," farm president Tom Ludt said.

With farms in Kentucky, Florida, and New York, Vinery is a full service

Thoroughbred operation offering boarding, sales representation and preparation,

breaking, bloodstock services, and rehabilitation and layups as well as racing

partnerships.

"Turfway was a pioneer in Thoroughbred race sponsorship, and the Spiral S.

has had strong sponsorship support since 1982," Turfway Park president Robert N.

Elliston said. "We have appreciated all the contributions to this race's success

and are proud to move forward with Vinery as we incorporate fresh ideas into

this long tradition."

Most recently sponsored by Lane's End, the Turfway race carries a $500,000

purse, virtually guaranteeing the winner a spot in the starting gate for the

Kentucky Derby.