ARENA RACING COMPANY PURCHASES ARABIAN RACING ORGANISATION
Arena Racing Company ("ARC") today confirm the purchase of The Arabian Racing Organisation Ltd ("ARO").
ARO is the sole Arabian Racing Authority in Britain, operating with the assistance and authorization of the British Horseracing Authority ("BHA"), managing all aspects of the stability, component list and promo of the sport.
The ARO team of Genny Haynes, Willie McFarland and Debbie Burt will to deliver the just recently published 2023 component list, which will cover a programme of Arabian races throughout British racecourses.
As Britain's biggest racing group, ARC are long term supporters of ARO, hosting occasions at a number of their racecourses throughout the summer season Arabian Racing season.
ARO President, Genny Haynes stated, "We are thrilled to confirm this offer with ARC, who have been great fans of ARO for a number of years, with most of our races run on ARC racecourses."
"ARO is now in a position to establish new commercial income streams, with the objective of establishing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now protected, and our goal will be that these races host a few of the World's best Arabians, as well as provide a springboard for our domestic horses to advance. Equally, we look forward to working on the ongoing advancement of grassroots Arabian racing, which is an essential part of our domestic program."
"Our thanks should go to our sponsors HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, UAE President Cup, Emirates Breeders Series, Arabian Horse Organization, The Arabian Racehorse publication, Equine MediRecord, Racing Welfare and partner racecourses for their continuous support, as well as our previous ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their invaluable work and vision in establishing the sport in the UK."
Managing Director of ARC's Racing Division, Mark Spincer, stated, "As long term partners of ARO, we are happy to take this step to help protect the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have actually sat together with a variety of our summer components, and we anticipate working with Genny, Willie and Debbie to continue this and search for chances to grow the sport over the coming years."
Twenty Arabian races, consisting of 4 Group races, will take location on British Racecourses in 2023, with the season beginning at Lingfield Park on Tuesday 9 May, and culminating at the very same venue on Tuesday 26 September.
Since 2021 Arabian horses have actually been permitted to be stabled along with Thoroughbred horses in stables accredited by BHA, meaning that British racehorse fitness instructors are able to train Arabians alongside their existing bloodstock.