Attheraces to stop British racing coverage

ATTHERACES is set to stop broadcasting British racing in five days’ time after failing to agree new media rights deals with 49 of the country’s 59 racecourses.

The £307 million deal will terminate at midnight on Monday and, although the channel has been trying to agree new deals with the tracks, officials do not think a new contract will be sorted out in time.

A statement from attheraces said: “Although discussions are still ongoing with all parties, attheraces believes there is little chance of achieving a successful outcome before Monday’s deadline.