Exclusive rights for Channel 4

CHANNEL 4 has signed a new commercial rights agreement that will allow it exclusive coverage of the day’s feature cross-channel races when it is on air.

It means today’s bet365 Lancashire Oaks, the totescoop6 Stakes and the Coral-Eclipse Stakes will be aired solely by the terrestrial broadcaster, with access to the digital stations denied.

This exclusivity has been agreed between Channel 4 and the courses concerned as part of its new terrestrial rights deal, but applies only while the digital channels are free to air.