Racecourse Media Group (parent company of Racing UK) has agreed a new three-year deal with BBC Worldwide for the distribution of RMG’s non betting International TV rights from the UK.

The deal means many of the top races from the UK, including the Grand National, the Epsom Derby and the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, will benefit from increased global exposure.

Aside from the top-quality racing, the contract will encompass the distribution of Sport of Kings, a monthly programme produced by Racing UK, which is dedicated to British horseracing. The show began early last year and is carried on a number of national networks and major airlines.

Racing UK’s Simon Brydon said: “RMG has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with BBC Worldwide over several years. 

“However, we were very keen to cement the partnership for an extended period and, as a result, RMG and BBC Worldwide are both committed to widening the distribution of our top quality racing and so further raising awareness of British racing overseas.”

BBC Worldwide’s Sport Sales Manager Richard Hornsby-Smith added: “By continuing our successful relationship with RMG, we are able to offer international audiences the very best of British racing.  We very much look forward to playing a key part in increasing the profile of these fantastic  sporting events around the world.”