Explainer: Why Irish Racing's TV deal is getting punters worked up - OTB AM
531 views · Published 6 February 2018 · 8:50 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Off The Ball · 2018 · Sports
Johnny Ward joins OTB AM from Dublin Airport to explain the controversial new Racing UK deal. Today at its general meeting the Association of Irish Racecourses is expected to approve a new TV rights deal which could have huge ramifications for the coverage of horse racing on this island. As it stands racing from all 26 Irish racecourses is broadcast on At The Races, which despite being a Sky channel is available as part of a basic digital package while not strictly being 'free-to-air'. At The Races have shown Irish racing for over a decade, but all that will change from 2019 if, as expected, a new deal with subscription-based channel Racing UK is rubber stamped. However in contrast to At The Races, access to Racing UK requires a separate subscription of €31 a month to Irish customers, even if a customer has a Sky Sports package. Get in touch with the show in the comments or find us on social: ■ www.facebook.com/offtheball ■ www.twitter.com/offtheball ■ www.instagram.com/offtheball ■ www.offtheball.com
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