TVN will capture all the atmosphere, tension, excitement during the spectacular nine race card that also features four other Group 1 races – the Inglis Queen Of The Turf; Daily Telegraph George Ryder; the BMW and the Vinery Stud Stakes.

Providing punters with all the latest mounting yard information, breaking news, tips and interviews will be TVN’s own Group 1 stable, led by Bruce Clark, Richie Callander and Carolyn Searcy.

Joining TVN’s star team for Tooheys New Golden Slipper Day is Mark Richards, a former Hong Kong jockey and current Hong Kong Jockey Club Executive Manager International Sales, who will provide punters will all the insights from the mounting yard.

For the most comprehensive and complete coverage of one of the world’s truly great days of racing, tune into TVN, channel 522 on Foxtel.

Complimenting TVNs award-winning coverage will be free-to-air coverage on Channel 7, which will take this memorable day to an even wider audience. And, Racing Network will, as usual, provide the best, latest and most informative coverage of Slipper Day on www.racingnetwork.com.au, which will also carry all the video replays of this fabulous all-black type card.

Next week, starting on Tuesday, TVN will bring a live, uninterrupted broadcast of each day of the famed Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sales.

As well as our leading on-line coverage, don’t forget you can catch all the action via your mobile, iPhone and android App, iPad App, which will also have live vision, race replays and the breaking news.

Accompanying a month-long racing fest, make sure you activate your 28-day free trial to the Racing Network digital platform. Go to www.racingnetwork.com.au and follow the instructions to experience this premium product.

During its world renowned BMW Sydney Autumn carnival, the best bet is that TVN will provide unparalleled coverage through pay TV, free-to-air, on line and mobile platforms.

RACING NETWORK is pleased to announce the release of the next stages of their mobile product range, the RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL app for Android and the RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL app for iPad.

 RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL is the only Android App* where you’ll be able to get LIVE Video of all Victorian & Sydney racing, full race replays for Victoria & Sydney, a form guide for every TAB race in Australia, horse profiles, plus LIVE results, official RACING NETWORK news.

 The RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL app for iPad is the next progression for ios (Apple device) users looking for the leading provider of Racing coverage, replays, race form and news. It complements the recently launched iPhone app with state of the art technology and usability.

RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL apps are free to download for customers of any Australian mobile network (download charges may apply.) Once the app has been downloaded, Telstra customers don’t need to worry about data charges while in Australia – RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL is unmetered for customers on the Telstra Next G® network.

 Users have the ability to use their current Racing Network subscriptions to access all premium content across all app platforms. Direct subscribers to the RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL APP for iPhone can press the RESTORE button on the SUBSCRIBE page of the OFFICIAL APP for iPad to utilise the one subscription across both devices.

If you love your HORSE RACING, RACING NETWORK OFFICIAL is the only App you need!

Features Include:

- LIVE Racing
- Race Replays
- Best Bets race summaries and selections

- Race results
- Race form
- LIVE official RACING NETWORK expert race commentary
- Racing news prepared by RACING NETWORK’s award winning journalists
- Horse profiles

*Check Google Play for available handsets.

For more information please call 1300 139 408.

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Leading jockey Nash Rawiller will provide TVN viewers with special insights tomorrow and then during February until he returns to race riding.

Along with regular TVN Sydney personalities, Richard Callander, Caroline Searcy and Brian York, Nash will share his inside knowledge and experiences with TVN viewers as the much anticipated BMW Autumn Sydney Carnival approaches.

Also don’t miss the return of Racing Review at 9:30am this Sunday, hosted by Bruce Clark along with panellists Richard Callander, Mark Shean, Adrian Dunn and  Mick Sharkie. The program this week features an interview with Victorian Racing Integrity Commissioner Sal Perna, following the release of his recent report into alleged race fixing.

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Media contacts:

Ben Tatterson (TVN)

M: 0447 376 674 E: ben@sportmc.com.au

Superstars Return in Live Barrier Trials from Randwick

8am Monday 13 August

Only three weeks till Spring and the big names are returning to action this Monday morning at Randwick.

You can see all the action LIVE and FREE at www.racingnetwork.com.au from 8am Monday 13 August.

Horses to trial include -

More Joyous; Rain Affair; Secret Admirer; Sincero; Somepin Anypin; Monton; Nobby Snip; Fat Al; Fast Clip; Danleigh; Raceway; Ashokan; Shelford; Jade Maruader; Squamosa; Steps In Time; Nechita; Dear Demi and Flying Snitzel.

Heat 8 at 9.34am is the highlight of the morning, featuring More Joyous, Danleigh, Fast Clip, Polish Knight, Secret Admirer and Wild and Proud.

Live coverage on Racing Network starts with the first of 23 heats at 8.00am and the last at 12.25pm.

Tune in @ www.racingnetwork.com.au

 Racing in NSW and Victoria enter historic media rights agreement

A statement from the Chairman of TVN, Harold Mitchell AC

“Following extensive consultation and negotiation, I am pleased to announce that the media rights to all thoroughbred racing in NSW, incorporating the Australian Turf Club and Provincial and Country NSW, will be assigned to the thoroughbred industry owned media company TVN.

This landmark agreement is subject to due diligence, shareholder and regulatory approvals.

“As a consequence, TVN will hold the rights for Australia’s premium racing content, that being Victorian and NSW thoroughbred racing, until 2028.   This decision is the culmination of more than seven years of work by the TVN Board and Management, in conjunction with its shareholder clubs in NSW and Victoria.  More recently, the involvement and support of the governing bodies Racing Victoria and Racing NSW, has been vital to achieving this outcome.

“It is intended that a new Board and management structure will be established for the new era at TVN with both Principal Racing Authorities having representation on the TVN Board. It is expected that a transition to the new board and structure will be completed by the end of July, at which time the current board will step down.

“TVN and its shareholder clubs have been world leaders in establishing a sporting industry owned media company. In Australia and around the world, sporting authorities and their clubs are now following the principle of controlling their own media. Internationally, famous names like Manchester United and Chelsea FC operate their own TV channels and specifically here in Australia, the AFL and other major sporting codes have foreshadowed their intentions to establish media companies in their own right.

“The decision to aggregate the NSW and Victorian rights is clearly a significant step taken by racing and it will underpin the future stability and growth of the sport.  There are expanding opportunities for TVN’s premium Australian racing product internationally, particularly in the Asian time-zone.  The exploitation of these aggregated media rights will now ensure that the financial returns to thoroughbred racing are maximised. This was the reason TVN was created.

Commenting on the announcement Racing NSW CEO Peter V’Landys said, “This agreement provides the entire NSW thoroughbred industry with a vital opportunity to improve wagering outcomes in the future. It must not be forgotten that wagering is the prime source of revenue for racing and this agreement will assist to maximize this return.”

Racing Victoria CEO Rob Hines said, “The unified approach that Racing Victoria and Racing NSW have taken to bring together all of the parties in this important outcome, bodes well for the future.  In addition, thanks to Harold Mitchell and his team for the leadership they have shown in securing this valuable asset.”

For further information, please contact Ben Tatterson on 0447-376-674

  14 JUNE 2012

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This exclusive commercial arrangement is intended to capture and record the historic career of Black Caviar here in Australia and across the globe, including normally unseen ‘inner sanctum’ coverage, for the purpose of promoting general interest in Australian thoroughbred racing and Black Caviar.

This arrangement will provide a single source of audio visual coverage of Black Caviar, ensuring coverage of the highest standard and quality is maintained and to sensibly protect the privacy of Black Caviar’s connections and, most importantly, the safety and well-being of Black Caviar.

The agreement is specifically focused on capturing moments from ‘behind the scenes’.  It is not TVN or Racing Victoria’s intention to limit in any way general media or exposure of the horse to the racing industry and broader community, which we are strongly committed to.

TVN CEO Peter Sweeney said, “As the thoroughbred racing industry’s own media channel, a key role of TVN is to secure and protect racing’s greatest moments. Black Caviar’s journey to Royal Ascot and beyond is an exciting time for racing and TVN on behalf of the industry, is delighted to be part of the journey.”

Racing Victoria CEO Rob Hines said, “Racing Victoria is determined to ensure that generations of people, for years to come, better appreciate the extraordinary feats of our great racing champions.  We are pleased to support TVN in this innovative gesture”.

Gary Wilkie on behalf of Team Black Caviar, including all the owners, trainer Peter Moody and jockey Luke Nolen stated,

“Black Caviar is the people’s horse, she belongs to the nation, and we are very fortunate to be associated with her.

“With her unbeaten record and first trip to take on the world at Royal Ascot we are committed to ensuring her program is captured for all and recorded for the history of racing. We feel a great sense of excitement and national pride.

“We want to share this with all Australians and at the same time enjoy our journey ahead, and ensure Peter and Luke have the best opportunity to continue their exceptional work whilst overseas. We are all very committed to her ongoing success.”

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DUBAI WORLD CUP – MEYDAN

Saturday, 31 March 2012 – Midnight to 5.00AM

With the Sydney Autumn carnival underway, attention now also turns to the World’s richest race meeting on Saturday night in Dubai.

 The Dubai World Cup meeting, held at the Meydan Racecourse, includes nine races with total prize money exceeding $27 million USD.

 There will be plenty of Australian hopes throughout the night, led by Sepoy who takes on Singapore’s superstar, Rocket Man in Race 6 – The Dubai Golden Shaheen, Helmet (Race 4 – UAE Derby) & former dual Cox Plate champion So You Think, who will contest the feature race, The Dubai World Cup (Race 7) over 2000m.

 Australia’s other representatives include Unusual Suspect (Race 3), star sprinter Ortensia ridden by Craig Williams (Race 4) and Soul (Race 5).

 TVN’s live coverage from Dubai, starts at midnight and concluding after So You Think’s race at 4:40am. TVN’s Bruce Clark will also be there to cover all the action.

Race 2 Godolphin Mile G2 1600m All Weather surface 12:10AM
Race 3 Dubai Gold Cup G3 3200m Turf 12:45AM – Unusual Suspect
Race 4 UAE Derby G2 1900m AW 1:25AM – Helmet
Race 5 Al Quoz Sprint G1 1000m Turf 2:00AM – Ortensia; Better Be The One
Race 6 Golden Shaheen G1 1200m AW 2:35AM-Sepoy, Soul; Rocket man
Race 7 Dubai Duty Free G1 1800m Turf 3:25AM - Presvis; Musir ***
Race 8 Dubai Sheema Classic G1 2410m Turf 4:00AM – Jackalberry ***
Race 9 Dubai World Cup G1 2000m AW 4:40AM – So You Think ***

 Tune into TVN on Foxtel Channel 522

*** MEDIA RELEASE ***

11:30pm – Tuesday 13 March, 2012

11:30pm – Wednesday 14 March, 2012

11:30pm – Thursday 15 March, 2012

11:30pm – Friday 16 March, 2012

TVN will have LIVE coverage of the prestigious 2012 Cheltenham Jumps Festival from the United Kingdom. From 11.30pm (AEDST) each night this week, TVN brings you an epic week of jumps racing, concluding with the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup Day on Friday.

The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing’s crown in the UK. More than 220,000 racegoers are expected to attend over the four days, as trainers, jockeys and Europe’s top horses compete for £3,375,000 in prize money.

This week’s international TVN coverage also features our regular telecast of racing from Hong Kong’s Happy Valley racecourse on Wednesday night and Singapore on Friday night. Friday night also includes action from Moonee Valley night racing, featuring the Group 2 Top Cut Alister Clark Stakes.

Don’t miss TVN’s international feast of live racing this week, starting tonight!

Tune into TVN on Foxtel Channel 522.

*** MEDIA RELEASE ***

2012 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale

Live on TVN

**10:45am**

Monday 27 February, 2012

Tuesday 28 February, 2012

Wednesday 29 February, 2012

TVN will broadcast LIVE, the 2012 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale from Oaklands Junction at 10.45am (AEDST) on Monday 27 February, Tuesday 28 February & Wednesday 29 February, 2012.

TVN’s comprehensive coverage will feature live interviews with all the leading breeders, such as Swettenham Stud, Blue Gum Farm, Eliza Park and more, plus all the top trainers fighting for the next big thing in racing. Join thoroughbred racing, breeding expert Caroline Searcy, as well as Bruce Clark and Jason Richardson as TVN covers “Every Racing Moment”.

Inglis Bloodstock states “Over 50% of the yearlings catalogued to be offered are Super VOBIS and VOBIS Gold eligible, plus all lots offered are eligible for nomination into the $5 million Inglis Race Series, which includes the $250,000 ‘Inglis Premier’, restricted to Melbourne Premiers Sale graduates.”

Horses such as Black Caviar, Weekend Hussler and Starspangledbanner were all purchased at the Premier Yearling Sales in previous years, so no buyer or racing enthusiast can afford to miss TVN’s live coverage from Monday.

Tune into TVN on Foxtel Channel 522 or go to www.racingnetwork.com.au

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*** MEDIA RELEASE ***

 INTERVIEW

 WITH

 Racing NSW Chairman John Messara and CEO Peter V’Landys

  **Sunday 22 January 2012 at 7:30pm**

 John Messara (Chairman of Racing New South Wales) and Peter V’Landys (Chief Executive Officer of Racing New South Wales) will feature in an exclusive interview with Richard Callander on TVN this Sunday at 7:30pm (EDST).

Richard covers all the pressing topics with John Messara and Peter V’Landys, including perceived conflicts of interest, lack of staying races, media rights & the future of racing in New South Wales.

Tune in to TVN on Sunday at 7.30pm to get the full and frank interview with New South Wales racing’s decision makers.

Tune into TVN on Foxtel Channel 522

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