Horse racing

BetVictor enhances horse racing offering with £500 guarantee

BetVictor has guaranteed to give all customers the opportunity to win up to £500 on every UK and Ireland horse race – irrespective of the grade.

Sky Sports Racing elevates US portfolio

Following the signing of a new, long-term deal with NBCUniversal, Sky Sports Racing announced today that it will hold the exclusive broadcast rights to the Kentucky Derby, which will air live in the UK and Ireland.

Marathonbet extends partnership with the Festival of Racing

Brighton Racecourse, Arena Racing Company (“ARC”) and Marathonbet have announced the extension of the operator’s sponsorship for the 2018 Festival of Racing.

Friday 13th to provide pool betting boost despite standstill deal

Friday 13 July may not be taking on the expected level of significance for UK racegoers, but it will still be a key date for the progression of pool-betting in the country.

European Equine Group demands future EU CAP protections

Equine welfare group The European Horse Network (EHN) has stated its concerns regarding the ‘EU Future Common Agricultural Policy - Future CAP’ mandate.

SBTech strengthens Churchill Downs’ US sports betting entry

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will utilise SBTech’s integrated technology platform, after announcing a fresh partnership with the firm, as it makes its entry into real money online gaming and sports betting markets.

Racing comes together for Mental Health Awareness Week

Arena Racing Company (“ARC”) and Royal Windsor Racecourse have united in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, which began on Monday 14th May.

ITV Racing takes BAFTA for acclaimed Grand National coverage

ITV Racing was rewarded for its strong coverage of last year’s Grand National after it saw off tough competition to earn a BAFTA award at this sunday’s event.

William Hill: Why the future's bright for British racing

Last month, William Hill trialled a new bet guarantee offer on TV races for retail and online customers, a move that acts as an affirmation of the operator’s continued focus on its racing offering.

“Prize money is the lifeblood of the sport” states The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club has stressed the importance of strategically increasing its prize money contributions, after detailing a record contribution to British racing in it’s FY2017 report.