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HBA Media extends strategic partnership with France Galop until 2029HBA Media has announced a four-year extension of its media rights and representation agreement with France Galop, securing the partnership through to 2029 and further strengthening the international profile of France’s world-class racing. Under the renewed agreement (2026-2029), HBA Media will continue to represent and distribute...
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Live from The Grand National: ITV Sport Production ready to give viewers the ride of their lifePreparations are coming to a head for the latest running of the world’s greatest steeplechase, and for ITV Sport Production’s lead creative director Paul McNamara, “it’s all about giving people a comfortable ride”. The Grand National draws in between 500...
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Wirecams and immersive jockey cam help to build global interest in 2026 Saudi CupGlobal interest in The Saudi Cup reached record levels this year, as a multi-million-strong international audience tuned in on Saturday 14 February to watch the Japanese-trained Forever Young triumph in the seventh running of the world’s richest horse race. HBA Media managed...
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Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe secures worldwide coverageThe Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe had many headline stories this year with Frankie Dettori being the undisputed star of the international circuit. As the retiring jockey fought to add to his record six ‘Arc’ wins, 25 international broadcasters...
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wedotv launches wedo sports in time for Royal AscotAVOD and Fast channel provider, wedotv, has expanded its channel portfolio with wedo sports, a free, ad-supported sports channel that launched on major streaming platforms across German-speaking countries on 20 June. Initially, wedo sports will roll out on Zattoo, waipu.tv, LG Channels and...
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Leading from the front: RaceTech expands coverage of the Epsom Derby Festival 2023As the primary technical and broadcast service provider for British horse racing, RaceTech covers the crown jewels of the racing calendar including the Epsom Derby, the most prestigious flat race in the world. RaceTech’s planning for coverage of the Derby...
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Grand National 2023: Picture GalleryITV Sport was the host broadcaster for all three days of the 2023 Grand National Festival, including the big race itself on Saturday 15 April. In this exclusive photo gallery, we go behind the camera with the crew as they...
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The Saudi Cup celebrates its fourth year with enhanced global coverage across 170 territoriesThe Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race, will be distributed across all corners of the globe by 35 broadcasters, further extending the reach of the $20 million event. Now entering its fourth year, the Group 1 Saudi Cup continues to...
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Grant appointed chair of Racecourse Media GroupConor Grant has been appointed incoming chairman of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the umbrella organisation for 35 British racecourse shareholders and parent company of Racing TV. Grant will initially join as a non-executive director on 1 April and then succeed...
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The International @ Cheltenham Racecourse: Picture galleryThe International Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse took place on 9 December 2022. Adverse weather caused turf racing to be largely abandoned this weekend but with a lot of work from the Cheltenham grounds team, they did race on what would have...
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British Champions Day 2022: Picture Gallery from AscotBritish Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse is widely considered to be the grand finale of the flat racing season in Britain. It attracts some of the world’s finest horses for some of the biggest Group One races including the Champion...
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Woodbine Entertainment goes on air with Tactic Live for horse racing coverageHorse racing operator Woodbine Entertainment has recently gone on air with RT Software’s Tactic Live for its live coverage. It is now able to show a range of virtual graphics, including furlong distance markers and sponsor’s logos, which are rendered...
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Top hat and tails: NEP uncovers the drama and excitement behind the production of ITV Racing’s Royal Ascot"Ascot is probably the most prestigious horse racing venue. It's owned by the Queen and it is just onto a different level; it's the most sophisticated race event you could go to,” says Jon Harris, technical projects manager at NEP...
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Blackmagic URSA Broadcast system captures horse racing meets across South AfricaMajor horse racing meets at some of South Africa’s most prestigious venues are being broadcast live with a fleet of Blackmagic URSA Broadcast cameras. Live production specialist EFX Productions has devised an IP-based 4K broadcast solution that includes a fixed gallery infrastructure at the Fairview...
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