Channel 4’s loss of horse racing rights could have a big effect on Irish fans

Television coverage of racing is set for a huge change from 2017.

Channel 4’s loss of horse racing rights could have a big effect on Irish fans
Fri, 01 Jan, 2016 - 22:38

Television coverage of racing is set for a huge change from 2017.

It is understood ITV has won the rights to show racing on terrestrial television, replacing Channel 4.

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