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RMG extends Dubai Racing Club contract

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has been awarded a further three-year contract by Dubai Racing Club to provide production and distribution services at Meydan Racecourse, the home of the Dubai World Cup raceday. Timeline Television will provide broadcast facilities and crew for RMG’s host production and on-course coverage. The contract takes in the next three Dubai […]

November 25, 2025

New 4-year deal keeps UK horse racing on ITV until 2030

ITV has affirmed a new four-year deal that will maintain the broadcaster as the host of free-to-air UK horse racing between 2027 and 2030. The announcement provides the sport with a clear runway in the coming few seasons and clears any confusion about who is going to host the biggest fixtures when the current contract […]

November 20, 2025

Bahrain International Trophy to be aired by record 28 broadcasters

TV audiences from all around the globe can enjoy coverage of the $1 million Bahrain International Trophy on November 14th with a record 28 broadcasters lined up to televise one of the showpiece horse races staged in the Middle East. Eight horses are set to represent Britain, Ireland, France, UAE and Bahrain in the Kingdom’s […]

November 13, 2025

DAZN MENA named domestic broadcaster for Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

DAZN MENA has been appointed the official domestic broadcaster for all horse racing events under the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The new deal, effective immediately, spans 50 race days across the 2025/26 season. DAZN said the partnership marks a significant step in its expansion strategy within Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. This […]

October 16, 2025

Record interest for 2025 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th.  The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]

October 8, 2025

ITV extends UK horse racing, Formula E rights

ITV has agreed a new four-year deal to show exclusive, free-to-air coverage of UK horse racing from 2027 until the end of 2030. Some 117 days of live coverage will be shown across ITV1, ITV4, STV and STV Player – all simulcast on ITVX – along with the morning racing programme The Opening Show. Additionally, […]

October 1, 2025By Nik Roseveare

IDI, BMC TV partner to manage UK horseracing broadcast network

BMC TV has partnered with German technology company VIDI to manage and control its nationwide video contribution and broadcast network using the VIDI Network Management System (NMS). The agreement connects 23 racecourses across the UK to RaceTech’s remote production hub at Raynes Park, enabling high-quality, low-latency coverage of over 1,500 horseracing fixtures each year. Delivered […]

September 12, 2025

Record broadcasters for Sky Bet Ebor Festival

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse will receive widespread global exposure from August 20th to 23rd, with a record 40 networks showcasing one of the highlights of the global racing calendar. Working with York Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media (HBA) have secured the record coverage which will be available to […]

August 14, 2025

Death of A Showjumper doc coming to Sky in July

Sky announced the brand-new Sky Original documentary, Death of A Showjumper will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in July. The three-part series details the shocking death of Katie Simpson, a promising young showjumper, which devastated the horse community in Northern Ireland, exposing hypocrisy, secrets and violence under the surface of a seemingly […]

June 18, 2025

30 broadcasters to showcase Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot, taking place from June 17th to 21st, will be broadcast in over 180 territories through 30 broadcasters, ensuring the event reaches audiences across every corner of the globe. A jewel in the crown of international horse racing, it continues to attract significant broadcaster interest, with HBA Media delivering widespread coverage on behalf of […]

June 16, 2025