Sky Racing (previously Sky Channel) is an Australian broadcaster primarily telecasting live thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing. It is owned by Tabcorp and operates a number of television channels and a radio service.
Sky Racing 2 Sky Thoroughbred Central Sky International
History
Launched
1985
Former names
Sky Channel (1985-1998)
Links
Website
skyracing.com.au
The broadcaster generally telecasts all race meetings that are covered by the various Australian TABs. This includes both metropolitan and country meetings from all Australian states, as well as selected international races from New Zealand, England, Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, the United States and Japan.
Following the launch of the Aussat A1 satellite in 1985, several dedicated satellite television channels began operating in Australia distributing content to various hotels, resorts and hospitality centres.[1] Sky Channel began its first transmissions from the studios of STW9 in Perth on 20 October 1986, broadcasting to various hotels across Australia twelve hours a day.[2] Programming consisted of sporting events from around the world with various music and entertainment programmes late at night. At the time, Sky Channel was owned by Alan Bond's Bond Corporation.[2] While the channel's reception was initially mixed by viewers Sky Channel quickly grew to dominate hotel television services, acquiring rival Australian satellite sports channels Club Superstation and Sportsplay in 1987.[3][4][5] Sky Channel's studios were relocated to Club Superstation's Sydney location soon after. A pay-per-view boxing channel, Sky Ringside was also introduced, only available exclusively in Sky Channel venues.[6]
In 1998, Sky Channel was acquired by TabCorp and added a new channel for Australian home subscription television services Foxtel, Austar and Optus Vision called Sky Racing, expanding its availability from hotels to home viewers.[1] From 2009, all of Sky's channels were eventually rebranded to Sky Racing with the focus of programming shifted predominantly to 24-hour horse racing and greyhound racing. Sky Racing was split into three main channels; Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Racing World, later to be renamed Sky Thourougbred Central in 2015 following the closure of Australian Thoroughbred racing channel TVN.
Current channels
Sky Racing currently operates four separate television channels and one radio channel.
Sky Racing 1
Original logo
Original logo
Originally branded Sky Channel, it launched in 1985 as Australia's first nationwide racing channel.[1] It was exclusively available to TAB outlets, sporting venues and clubs until 5 September 1998[7] when it expanded to direct-to-home subscription TV under the brand Sky Racing. Sky Channel operations were renamed Sky Racing in October 2009.[1]
Sky Racing 2
Sky Racing 2 launched on 30 March 2010. It was designed to remove scheduling congestion on Sky Racing and to allow for more local and international race meeting coverage.[8]
Sky Thoroughbred Central
Launched on 4 May 2010 as Sky Racing World, it was a channel featuring mostly international race meetings and magazine programmes. On 21 March 2015, Sky Racing World was replaced by Sky Throughbred Central, a channel which came at the result of acquiring the rights to broadcast race meetings previously held by TVN.[9] On 1 April 2016, Sky Thoroughbred Central launched a HD simulcast.[10]
Sky International
This channel delivers select Australian race meetings to international locations including UK, US, New Zealand, Europe and Asia.[11] Extended coverage can be seen on Sky International due to its unique schedule. Content from Sky International can be seen on other racing channels, such as Sky Sports Racing. It is not available domestically.
Sky Sports Radio
Sky Racing also operates Sky Sports Radio, which is available in most parts of NSW and the ACT via AM and FM transmission. It is also available on digital radio in Sydney. It predominantly covers horse and greyhound racing, however it also has a number of general sporting talk programs.
Defunct channels
Sky Racing no longer advertises these channel and are presumed defunct.
Sky Business TV
Sky Racing operated a part-time channel for corporations or businesses wishing to stream live broadcasts, video conferences or meetings via satellite to another location. Sky Racing leased studio space to clients and could use its Sky International bandwidth to deliver content around the world.[12]
Sky Ringside
Sky Racing also aired Sky Ringside, a pay-per-view channel which featured live boxing tournaments from around the world. This channel was only available to Sky Racing venues.[6]
Content
Other than broadcasting live racing 19 hours per day, Sky Racing produces a number of programmes tailored to specific types of racing in Australia. Most programmes feature expert reviews and tips for upcoming events. Some popular programmes include;[13]
Formline
Thoroughbred Preview
Thoroughbred Weekly
The Catching Pen
In The Gig
Broadcasting
Live content is supplied to Sky Racing via fibre optic, microwave or satellite links from independently owned racing clubs. As of August 2006, most live content and all of Sky's flagship programs are broadcast in 16x9 widescreen digital format to all subscribers.
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For the British TV channel see Sky Sports Racing Sky Racing previously Sky Channel is an Australian broadcaster primarily telecasting live thoroughbred harness and greyhound racing It is owned by Tabcorp and operates a number of television channels and a radio service Sky RacingCountryAustraliaProgrammingLanguage s EnglishPicture format576i SDTV 16 9OwnershipOwnerTabcorpSister channelsSky Racing 2 Sky Thoroughbred CentralSky InternationalHistoryLaunched1985Former namesSky Channel 1985 1998 LinksWebsiteskyracing com auThe broadcaster generally telecasts all race meetings that are covered by the various Australian TABs This includes both metropolitan and country meetings from all Australian states as well as selected international races from New Zealand England Ireland South Africa Hong Kong Singapore France the United States and Japan Contents 1 History 2 Current channels 2 1 Sky Racing 1 2 2 Sky Racing 2 2 3 Sky Thoroughbred Central 2 4 Sky International 2 5 Sky Sports Radio 3 Defunct channels 3 1 Sky Business TV 3 2 Sky Ringside 4 Content 5 Broadcasting 6 Mottos 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditFollowing the launch of the Aussat A1 satellite in 1985 several dedicated satellite television channels began operating in Australia distributing content to various hotels resorts and hospitality centres 1 Sky Channel began its first transmissions from the studios of STW9 in Perth on 20 October 1986 broadcasting to various hotels across Australia twelve hours a day 2 Programming consisted of sporting events from around the world with various music and entertainment programmes late at night At the time Sky Channel was owned by Alan Bond s Bond Corporation 2 While the channel s reception was initially mixed by viewers Sky Channel quickly grew to dominate hotel television services acquiring rival Australian satellite sports channels Club Superstation and Sportsplay in 1987 3 4 5 Sky Channel s studios were relocated to Club Superstation s Sydney location soon after A pay per view boxing channel Sky Ringside was also introduced only available exclusively in Sky Channel venues 6 In 1998 Sky Channel was acquired by TabCorp and added a new channel for Australian home subscription television services Foxtel Austar and Optus Vision called Sky Racing expanding its availability from hotels to home viewers 1 From 2009 all of Sky s channels were eventually rebranded to Sky Racing with the focus of programming shifted predominantly to 24 hour horse racing and greyhound racing Sky Racing was split into three main channels Sky Racing 1 Sky Racing 2 and Sky Racing World later to be renamed Sky Thourougbred Central in 2015 following the closure of Australian Thoroughbred racing channel TVN Current channels EditSky Racing currently operates four separate television channels and one radio channel Sky Racing 1 Edit Original logo Original logoOriginally branded Sky Channel it launched in 1985 as Australia s first nationwide racing channel 1 It was exclusively available to TAB outlets sporting venues and clubs until 5 September 1998 7 when it expanded to direct to home subscription TV under the brand Sky Racing Sky Channel operations were renamed Sky Racing in October 2009 1 Sky Racing 2 Edit Sky Racing 2 launched on 30 March 2010 It was designed to remove scheduling congestion on Sky Racing and to allow for more local and international race meeting coverage 8 Sky Thoroughbred Central Edit Launched on 4 May 2010 as Sky Racing World it was a channel featuring mostly international race meetings and magazine programmes On 21 March 2015 Sky Racing World was replaced by Sky Throughbred Central a channel which came at the result of acquiring the rights to broadcast race meetings previously held by TVN 9 On 1 April 2016 Sky Thoroughbred Central launched a HD simulcast 10 Sky International Edit This channel delivers select Australian race meetings to international locations including UK US New Zealand Europe and Asia 11 Extended coverage can be seen on Sky International due to its unique schedule Content from Sky International can be seen on other racing channels such as Sky Sports Racing It is not available domestically Sky Sports Radio Edit Sky Racing also operates Sky Sports Radio which is available in most parts of NSW and the ACT via AM and FM transmission It is also available on digital radio in Sydney It predominantly covers horse and greyhound racing however it also has a number of general sporting talk programs Defunct channels EditSky Racing no longer advertises these channel and are presumed defunct Sky Business TV Edit Sky Racing operated a part time channel for corporations or businesses wishing to stream live broadcasts video conferences or meetings via satellite to another location Sky Racing leased studio space to clients and could use its Sky International bandwidth to deliver content around the world 12 Sky Ringside Edit Sky Racing also aired Sky Ringside a pay per view channel which featured live boxing tournaments from around the world This channel was only available to Sky Racing venues 6 Content EditOther than broadcasting live racing 19 hours per day Sky Racing produces a number of programmes tailored to specific types of racing in Australia Most programmes feature expert reviews and tips for upcoming events Some popular programmes include 13 Formline Thoroughbred Preview Thoroughbred Weekly The Catching Pen In The GigBroadcasting EditLive content is supplied to Sky Racing via fibre optic microwave or satellite links from independently owned racing clubs As of August 2006 most live content and all of Sky s flagship programs are broadcast in 16x9 widescreen digital format to all subscribers Mottos Edit At home on the track Power instinct heart References Edit a b c d About Sky Racing Sky Racing a b McKay Ian 7 August 1986 Spectators Unlimited The Age Retrieved 30 December 2021 Wright Lea 11 June 1987 Sky Channel will fine tune Club Superstation Sydney Morning Herald Grant Trevor 3 November 1987 Sportsplay is Bond s for 5m The Age Retrieved 30 December 2021 Hill Robin 29 August 1987 Pub Patrons Switched off Satellite TV Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 30 December 2021 a b Sky Ringside TV Go Hospitality Schulze Jane 8 September 1998 Business Media Race Channel Puts Pay TV Nose Ahead The Age p 5 Retrieved 30 June 2010 Sky Racing announces racing vision revolution Press release Racing and Wagering Western Australia 6 October 2009 Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 Retrieved 4 April 2015 Sky Racing turns on thoroughbred TV The Daily Telegraph 19 March 2015 Retrieved 4 April 2015 Sky delivers Australian racing in HD Press release Sky Racing 1 April 2016 Archived from the original on 18 April 2016 Retrieved 9 April 2016 Sky Racing Venue Information Sky Racing Sky Business TV archived permanent dead link Sky Racing Programs Sky Channel Pty Ltd External links EditOfficial site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sky Racing amp oldid 1129743511, 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