ARC confirms acquisition of Perry Barr and Belle Vue

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced the acquisition of Perry Barr and Belle Vue greyhound stadia from the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA). The two stadia...

‘National listed status’ to protect the movement of horses between UK...

As the UK seemingly edges towards a no-deal Brexit, the racing industry has been offered an unexpected break, with the European Union granting ‘national listed status’...

Sporting Index secures National Hunt sponsorship with Barry Geraghty

Ahead of the winter National Hunt season, Irish Champion jump jockey Barry Geraghty is set to be sponsored by Sporting Index. As part of the sponsorship deal,...

Irish jockeys raise €5,000 for IJF through BETDAQ Rider Cup

Irish horse racing greats from past and present have continued to raise money for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund and Cancer Trials Ireland after...

Funding for Irish racing remains unchanged in 2020 budget

Brexit is still continuing to cause mass-uncertainty in the Irish racing industry, as Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) chief executive Brian Kavanagh confirmed that the...

Chelmsford Racecourse warns of further prize-money cuts after media rights drop

In a bid to offset some of the cuts to prize-money offerings across the racing industry, Chelmsford Racecourse Chief Operating Officer Phil Siers has...

UK racing warned of worst case Brexit scenario

With only four weeks until the UK is due to leave the European Union, the Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group has warned the racing sector...

Sky Sports Racing strengthens racing portfolio with Keeneland agreement

Sky Sports Racing has expanded its coverage announcing a new partnership with Keeneland Association for exclusive rights to broadcast Keeneland racing and sales to its...

Towcester racecourse closes as remaining fixtures sold to ARC

After entering into administration in August of last year, the owners of Towcester Racecourse have confirmed its closure, with the remaining fixtures having been...

BHA plans to boost engagement through digital technology

British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Annamarie Phelps has called upon the racing industry to utilise opportunities created by digital technology and demographic change to...