Meade labels Racing TV coverage a disaster as criticism of the channel grows

Noel Meade has labelled Racing TV a "disaster" and believes a jam-packed schedule is not doing the channel’s presenters or analysts justice, especially in Ireland.

The leading trainer, who is chairman of the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association, believes Racing TV cannot cater for Irish racing properly in its current format and is calling for the issue to be addressed.

On Sunday the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown was broadcast on a split screen with no commentary in the early parts of the race as a result of an unscheduled clash with the Peterborough Chase from Huntingdon.