Horse Racing Ireland Goes Racing with TV3.

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have announced a new TV series for racing fans starting on the 6th of June on tvthree. HRI recently announced in their 5-year Strategic Plan a commitment to develop a dedicated racing programme.

tvthree has commissioned independent production company Highflyer Ireland to produce a new series Go Racing. The series will provide viewers and racing enthusiasts with an insider’s guide to the world of horse racing in Ireland and will run for 13 weeks over the summer months. The half-hour weekly programme will be broadcast at 22.30 on Friday night beginning 6th June 2003 and repeated at 10.00 on Saturday morning. The series will be sponsored by Horse Racing Ireland.

Go Racing will be presented by well-known racing presenter Brian Gleeson who will be joined by studio guests drawn from the industry. Studio discussion will include news and views of significant events on the racing calendar, profile leading industry figures, providing viewers with a unique opportunity to experience up close the industry and its culture. Betting advice, tipsters, competitions and much more will be part of this new and compelling tvthree series.

Jane Gogan, Commissioning Editor, tvthree, said, “This is a very exciting development for tvthree. Brian Gleeson and the production team will bring a new and unique dimension to tvthree sports coverage for our viewers.”

Michael O’Rourke, Director of Marketing & Communications, Horse Racing Ireland said, “Talking about horses and the people behind them is a great national pastime. Go Racing will bring out some of the most informed and entertaining viewpoints in Irish Racing today. Horse Racing Ireland is delighted to work with tvthree in bringing a new type of racing programme to the public.”