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William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

SBC News William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

William Hill has been confirmed as the official betting partner of the Racing League 2023 competition. The bookmaker sponsors the team, points-based, horse racing competition – launched in July 2021 for six weeks at racecourses around the UK – for the third consecutive year. It will gain exclusive naming rights to all races as well as exclusive access and content …

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Racehorse Lotto to pursue Irish expansion with £2m raise

SBC News Racehorse Lotto to pursue Irish expansion with £2m raise

James and Hugh O’Donnell have stated their intention to raise £2 million to support their ‘Racehorse Lotto’ venture’s expansion in Ireland, according to The Telegraph.  The brothers – James is the former horse racing breeder for the Queen and Hugh is CEO of Furlong Games and worked as an investment banker – want to grow the lottery, which functions as …

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Racing League names team managers ahead of jockey draft 

SBC News Racing League names team managers ahead of jockey draft 

The Racing League will host a ‘jockey draft’ on Saturday morning (26 March) at Doncaster Racecourse to assign competing riders with their designated teams. The draft marks the return of the Racing League – the Arena Racing Company’s (ARC) team competition for its second season. Following its successful launch in 2021, the Racing League will begin its second season hosting …

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ITV Racing to broadcast ARC’s Racing League

SBC News ITV Racing to broadcast ARC's Racing League

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced that ITV Racing will serve as the dual broadcaster of the Racing League, alongside Sky Sports Racing. Launched in 2021, the Racing League is the £2 million team racing competition of ARC that is held over six Thursday evening fixtures across the UK’s leading racetracks. The 2022 Racing League will commence on 4 August …

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Sky Sports nets exclusive UK and Ireland Bundesliga rights

SBC News Sky Sports nets exclusive UK and Ireland Bundesliga rights

Sky Sports has enhanced its broadcasting portfolio of major international tournaments, signing an exclusive four-year contract with the German Bundesliga. Announced on the company’s website, the agreement will see Sky provide live coverage of ‘the premium fixture of each weekend’ every Saturday on Sky Sports Football at 5.30pm, whilst additional coverage will feature Sky Sports linear and digital verticals, including …

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William Hill rides as title sponsor of Racing League  

SBC News William Hill rides as title sponsor of Racing League  

William Hill has become the title sponsor of the inaugural ‘Racing League’ – UK horse racing’s first team-based competition which aims to revive public interest in the heritage sports.     Beginning on Thursday 29 July at Newcastle Racecourse, the Racing League will feature 12 teams riding in 36 handicap races, with the competition taking place over a six-week period. Competition organiser …

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Sky Sports Racing unveils ‘stellar’ line-up ahead of Racing League launch

SBC News Sky Sports Racing unveils ‘stellar’ line-up ahead of Racing League launch

Sky Sports Racing’s coverage of the upcoming inaugural Racing League will be fronted by  a ‘stellar’ line-up of on-screen talent. An anchor team of Alex Hammond, Josh Apiafi and Leonna Mayor will be joined by special guest presenters to provide ‘unique insight’ including David Lloyd, Michael Holding and Rosie Tapner. The brand new Racing League – which will be broadcast …

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