No pay, no racing ultimatum from HRI

HORSE RACING IRELAND have threatened to withdraw permission for both attheraces and the Racing Channel to cover events in this country unless a new deal can be signed by the end of the month.

HRI, at the weekend, issued a money-for-pictures ultimatum to the two broadcasters, which are available on the Sky Digital platform. If the issue is not resolved by December 31, then no Irish racing will be carried live by either company.

The two stations have transmitted Irish racing without charge for the past seven months but that deal is set to expire in two weeks time.