Churchill Downs plays host to Kentucky Derby 152 on May 2nd. HBA Media, acting on behalf of NBC Sports and Churchill Downs Incorporated, has announced that this year’s edition will be seen by audiences across five continents, with broadcast and streaming rights secured across 19 networks in more than 170+ territories. It’s not just the […]
Racing TV has announced the launch of Racing TV Play, a new FAST channel available on Samsung TV Plus in the UK and Ireland. Clive Cottrell, Director of Marketing at Racing TV, commented: “Racing TV Play makes top-class horse racing moments available to millions of people at the touch of a button. The combination of […]
Racecourse Media Group’s (RMG) timing partner, CourseTrack, has restructured its board to better meet the growing global demand for richer racing data and deeper performance insights. Simon Bazalgette has been appointed Non‑Executive Chair of the award‑winning in‑race timing and positioning system. In addition, Nick Watts and Nick Horsfall have been appointed as non-executive directors (NEDs), […]
Conor Grant has confirmed he will be stepping down as Chair of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the umbrella organisation for 37 British racecourse shareholders and parent company of Racing TV, at the end of 2026. He initially joined as a Non-Executive Director in April 2023, before being appointed Chair in October that year. Grant commented: […]
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and At The Races (ATR) have announced the pooling of their respective race archives, helping to ensure consistent and comprehensive coverage for racing fans. The collaboration means users can now view race replays from all British and Irish racecourses within minutes of the finish on both The Racing TV website and […]
The 30th running of the $30.5million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on March 28th will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more than 150 countries. The international fixture has attracted some of the world’s best horses, including the top of the list on official rankings – the French-trained Calandagan, […]
Filippa Wallestam has been appointed Non-Executive Director of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the global media rights organisation for 37 British racecourse shareholders. She joins on April 1st. Wallestam brings to RMG an extensive knowledge and experience in digital media strategy. She spent nine years at Viaplay, the Nordic entertainment provider, where she held various roles, […]
Under new ownership for the first year since big changes were to be implemented, the 2026 Cheltenham Festival was hoping for a much better showing and a return to form this March. Early reports indicate that the famed jump racing event achieved this feat, with the action as the four days unfolded only furthering its […]
BetWright has entered into a sponsorship partnership with Sky Sports Racing. As part of the agreement, BetWright sponsor idents will appear during Sky Sports Racing’s live UK racing coverage, positioning the brand alongside one of the leading horse racing broadcasters serving audiences across the UK and Ireland. Sky Sports Racing delivers live coverage from a […]
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has announced Teenage Cancer Trust as its first official annual charity partner, with a programme of fundraising and awareness initiatives planned for the next 12 months. Following company-wide support, RMG has pledged its backing to the UK’s only charity dedicated to providing specialised care and support for young people facing cancer. […]