Fakenham believed to be pondering switch from Sky Sports Racing to Racing TV

Fakenham : considering media switch 22.1.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Fakenham: has been with Sky and its predecessor At The Races for more than 20 yearsCredit: Edward Whitaker

Fakenham is believed to be considering switching its media rights allegiance from Sky Sports Racing to subscription channel Racing TV when its current deal expires at the end of April.

The Norfolk jumps track has been with Sky and its predecessor At The Races for more than 20 years, but it is understood discussions are at an advanced stage for it to switch to the rival broadcaster.

Chelmsford made the switch to Racing TV in January 2019, following Exeter, Kelso, Perth, Leicester, Stratford and Taunton and all Irish courses in the last decade.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 7 February 2022inNews

Last updated 19:15, 7 February 2022

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