At The Races (ATR) and Great Leighs Racecourse have announced that they have agreed terms for a media rights partnership under which ATR will have exclusive, global cross platform media rights (excluding UK and Ireland fixed odds betting shop rights) to all fixtures hosted at the Essex-based racecourse.

Perth is the latest racecourse in Britain to receive the award of a Gold Standard from the Racehorse Owners Association with a presentation planned during the opening meeting of 2013.

The Racecourse Association (RCA), in association with Great British Racing and 051 Sports Marketing, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 Showcase & Awards.

The Hamilton Park Racecourse executive has increased prize money for 2013 with more than £750,000 up for grabs at the Lanarkshire track’s 18 fixtures this coming season.

The Jockey Club has announced plans to make its largest ever investment in racecourse facilities with the unveiling of a £45 million concept for the next stage of development at its flagship Cheltenham Racecourse, which just days ago welcomed in excess of 235,000 people to enjoy world-class Jump racing at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival.

Exeter Racecourse has announced a 25% increase in its prize money for 2013.

Plumpton Racecourse has announced its plans for the year ahead which benefit the Racecourse’s customers and the community it serves.

Wincanton Racecourse has announced its 2013 prize fund has increased by £200,000 to secure an annual fund in excess of £1 million.

Aintree Racecourse is in the process of seeking a new title sponsor for the Grand National from 2014 after ale brand John Smith's confirmed that they will not be renewing the sponsorship beyond next year.

As Frankel's final race plays out today (Saturday 20 October) at Ascot Racecourse, it will be filmed using the very latest in digital camera technology.

Ian Renton, who takes over from Edward Gillespie in running Cheltenham Racecourse from 2 November, spoke for the first time today since starting his role as Regional Director of Jockey Club Racecourses for Cheltenham and the South West last week.

Bookmaker Sportingbet has added another race in the two mile steeplechase 'Road to Cheltenham' series, with its backing of the Sportingbet Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter.