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From 2013, Channel 4 Racing became the exclusive home of free-to-air televised racing, having signed a four-year deal in March 2012. Coverage included all major races including The Derby , Cheltenham Festival and for the first time on Channel 4, the Grand National and Royal Ascot , and international races including the Dubai World Cup and the ...
In 2012, Persad returned to Channel 4 racing, and he was the interviewer to whom AP McCoy announced his retirement as a jockey following his tenth year of 200 winners. [8] [9] In 2016, it was announced ITV would be taking over coverage of terrestrial horse racing from Channel 4, and Persad was retained for the new line up. [10]
During 1984 and 1985, horse racing moved from ITV to Channel 4 as Channel 4 Racing, where his role was expanded and he reported from the betting ring. [4] His signature flamboyant attire of a large deerstalker hat, sideburns, and brightly coloured matching suits and trousers, coupled with huge cigars, became a recognisable personal style. [5]
Emma Spencer started her career as a jockey, twice winning champion amateur flat jockey. [1] In 2001 Spencer joined Channel 4 Racing and quickly became one of the lead presenters for the channel's flat racing coverage, covering British horse racing festivals including the Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, as well as international contests such as the Dubai World Cup, the Prix de l'Arc ...
The event returns to Channel 4 the following year. [14] 27 December – BBC Sport shows horse racing for the final time ahead of Channel 4 taking over as broadcaster of all terrestrial horse racing from the start of 2013. [15] The BBC had scaled back its horse racing in recent years, gradually losing more and more events to Channel 4. 2013
The following is a list of commentators who have broadcast thoroughbred racing events for Fox Sports. Race callers. Larry Collmus [1] Trevor Denman [2]
Sports Information Services [2] (SIS) is a company which provides content and production services to the betting industry; such as horse racing and greyhound racing, to betting shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland and other worldwide destinations. Previously, they provided news gathering services and specialised broadcast solutions to ...
From 2019, he has presented live horse racing coverage with ITV Racing. [21] From 2021 he has presented BBC Sport coverage of The Hundred cricket tournament. In September 2023, Channel 4 announced Hughes as a participant on "Don't Look Down" in aid of Stand Up to Cancer (UK) [22]