Staggering Epsom Derby figures show global pull of Classic
Epsom chief Jim Allen has outlined the staggering TV pull of the Betfred Derby ahead of Saturday's showpiece.
The appeal of the Classic has never been stronger if the global interest in the world's most famous flat race is a guide.
A total of 41 broadcasters/agencies will showcase the 246th running of the Epsom showpiece to an incredible 170 countries.
Working with The Jockey Club, which owns and operates Epsom Downs Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group and HBA Media have secured a wide range of broadcasters from all corners of the globe with audeinces as far afield as Africa and Canada.
Allen, General Manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse, said: 'The ability to watch the world's most famous flat race on a screen can be traced back to 1896 when the Derby became the first horse race to be filmed and was shown in cinemas after the event. Then, in 1931, the Derby became the first horse race to be televised live.
'Nearly a century on, we now have over 40 broadcasters, ranging from mainstream TV channels to dedicated sports and horseracing channels and from news organisations to TV magazine programme makers, all of whom will showcase the Betfred Derby to a worldwide audience, who consume their media in many, varied ways. Many thanks to RMG and HBA Media for securing a record number of broadcasters, which befits the status of this great race.'
List of broadcasters include: Asia and Australia: HKJC, Cable TV, Now TV, TVB (Hong Kong); Green Channel, Netkeiba (Japan); Charlton (Israel); WeDo TV (South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia); FanCode (India); STC (Singapore); Sky Racing, Racing.com, Trackside (Australasia).
Africa and Middle East: Dubai Racing Channel (MENA); SuperSport, Racing 240, Gallop TV (Africa).
Americas and Caribbean: NYRA, FOX Sports*, FanDuel (US); Sportsnet, HPI (Canada); ESPN / Disney+ (South America and Caribbean)
Europe: Eurovision Sport (pan-regional Europe); Viaplay (Netherlands, Scandinavia); Equidia (France); EQUTV, Ippica (Italy); Polsat (Poland); ITV, Racing TV (UK, Republic of Ireland); Setanta (Eurasia & Baltics); Silknet (Georgia); D-Smart, TJK (Turkey); Virgin Media (Republic of Ireland); WeDo TV (Germany, Switzerland and Austria).
Global, News and Magazine Programming: Anuvu (Cruise Ships); Sport 24 (Airlines); CNN International* (News); Reuters* (News); TransWorld Sports* (Magazine Show).
RMG's own TV channel, Racing TV, will also show the race in 12,000 pubs and clubs in the UK and Ireland. Radio listeners will enjoy extensive live coverage in the UK courtesy of BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT 1 and 2.
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