Cygames has partnered with the 151st Kentucky Derby in the United States! They will sponsor races and set up game experience booths.

Cygames, Inc. announced today that it will sponsor the 151st Kentucky Derby, one of America's premier horse racing events. As part of the sponsorship, " Unbridled Sidney Stakes Presented by Cygames " will be held on Kentucky Oaks Day, Friday, May 2, 2025 local time, with Cygames as the title sponsor.

What is the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is the first race of the American classic Triple Crown and the pinnacle race for 3-year-old horses. The Kentucky Derby has been running since 1875, and has been called " The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" because it has the largest spectator in the U.S. The Kentucky Derby is the first race in the U.S. Triple Crown of American classics, and is the premier race for 3-year-olds.

Cygames to Run the main sponser Race

The " Unbridled Sidney Stakes Presented by Cygames," sponsored by Cygames, is a G3 race of approximately 1100 meters (5 1/2 furlongs), open to fillies 3 years and older. The total purse is $400,000.

The Cygames logo will be displayed at the starting gate, on saddle, and at the finish line.

Game experience booths will also be available at the venue

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In addition, Cygames will have a booth in the infield of the Churchill Downs Racecourse, the venue for the event, on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 2025. The following game titles will be available to try out, and there will also be a photo booth where visitors can enjoy 360-degree photography.

• Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
• Granblue Fantasy Versus -Rising
• Granblue Fantasy Relink
• Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Comments from Koichi Watanabe, CEO of Cygames

"We are very pleased to sponsor the Kentucky Derby, which has a long history and tradition. We hope that many people will become familiar with Cygames through this sponsorship."

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For more information on Cygames' sponsorship of the 151st Kentucky Derby, please visit the official Cygames website.