Racing.com will continue broadcasting across Foxtel subscription platforms under a new multi-year partnership between Racing Victoria and the Foxtel Group.
The deal marks the first time Racing.com will be included in Foxtel's entire commercial distribution network.
"We are particularly excited to remain the only racing channel on Kayo Sports which is a must have for any sporting fan and to expand the broadcast of Racing.com into Foxtel's commercial network," said Racing Victoria chief executive Aaron Morrison.
Racing.com remains the only racing channel available to Kayo Sports subscribers, with opportunities to explore expanded content on the platform. The agreement ensures ongoing broadcast of Racing.com to all Foxtel viewers on Channel 529 and via the Foxtel Now and Foxtel GO platforms.
The Racing Victoria-owned channel is a dedicated 24/7 thoroughbred racing service featuring live racing action from Victoria and supported with racing from South Australia, Western Australia, Hong Kong and events from the UK.
Western Australian thoroughbred race meetings were added to Racing.com this week, expanding its appeal in the nation's west.
Morrison said the partnership was vital for reaching younger demographics consuming sport across various platforms. "With Australians consuming sport across a range of platforms, particularly our younger demographic, it is vital that we provide a variety of opportunities for the community to watch and engage with Victorian racing," he said.
Foxtel Group head of sport and content partnerships Nic Goard said the collaboration strengthened commitment to showcasing Australian thoroughbred racing. "It's great that we can also continue to evolve our partnership by having the channel available to all of our Foxtel Business customers for the first time," he said.
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