“For immersive production to operate reliably in real world environments, the transport layer must deliver uncompromising performance,” said Anil Parmar, Sales and Marketing Director at Bluebell Opticom. “This deployment demonstrates that uncompressed 8K video and control signals can be carried over fibre infrastructure with the performance and confidence required for next generation immersive workflows.“

 

 

 

About Ascot

Racecourse Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, who identified the land as being ideal for horseracing when riding out from Windsor Castle. The first four-day meeting at Ascot took place in 1768 and at some point in time, the race programme started being referred to as Royal Ascot.

The two tracks, Flat and Jumps, now provide racing all year round and Ascot hosts 26 days of racing each year, including the five days of Royal Ascot. It is Europe’s premier Flat racing meeting, featuring eight Group 1 races and 19 Group races in total. Around 300,000 racegoers attend across the five days while the event is broadcast in more than 180 territories with a reach of 650 million households.

As well as world-class racing, Ascot Racecourse is also used as a film and TV filming location and as a venue for conferences, banquets, exhibitions, product launches and weddings, with 300 non-racing events annually. The land on which Ascot Racecourse sits is leased from the Crown Estate, adjacent to Windsor Great Park, covering 179 acres.

For more information, please visit www.ascot.com

About RaceTech

RaceTech is the dedicated technical facilities provider that has maintained British racing at the forefront of global broadcast technology for 80 years.

Originated as the Race Finish Recording Company in 1946 its portfolio of innovation includes the pioneering development of horseracing’s first photo-finish system and the introduction of full high-definition broadcast and state-of-the-art racecourse AV installations.

About Ateme

Ateme is a global leader of video compression and delivery solutions, helping tier-one content providers, service providers, and streaming platforms boost their viewership and subscriber numbers.

Leveraging an R&D task force that is unique in the video industry, Ateme’s solutions power sustainable TV services, improve end-users’ quality of experience, optimize the total cost of ownership of TV/VOD services, and generate new revenue streams based on personalization and ad insertion. Beyond offering technological agility, Ateme partners with its customers, offering flexible business models that match their financial priorities.

Find out more: www.ateme.com

About Focal Point VR

Focal Point VR Ltd is a UK-based immersive video technology company specialising in live ultra-high-resolution stereoscopic capture and delivery.

The company designs and deploys end-to-end immersive broadcast systems combining advanced multi-sensor camera hardware, real-time processing, and high-efficiency encoding to deliver exceptional depth, clarity and realism.

Focal Point VR works with broadcasters, technology partners and rights holders to enable live immersive experiences across sport, music and premium events, bringing audiences closer to the action while integrating seamlessly into existing broadcast workflows.

About Bluebell Opticom

Bluebell Opticom designs and manufactures fibre optic links for the broadcast, telecommunications and professional AV industries. With more than 30 years of engineering experience and a Technical Emmy Award recognised in 2017, the company has played a key role in advancing fibre based transport of video, audio and data.

Bluebell supports a global customer base, supplying broadcasters, systems integrators and network operators across Europe, North America and Asia. Its solutions are widely used in studios, outside broadcast, live events and other mission critical environments. All products are designed and manufactured in house in the United Kingdom, ensuring quality, consistency and long term support.

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RaceTech and BMC TV are proud to announce a ground-breaking partnership that has

secured a multi-year, multi-million-pound contract with The Racing Partnership (TRP).

Starting in 2025, this collaboration will deliver advanced media connectivity and remote

production solutions, setting a new standard for the horse racing and broader sports

broadcasting industries.

This strategic partnership leverages the strengths of both companies. RaceTech’s indepth

knowledge of horse racing along with their state-of-the-art Raynes Park remote

production facility will serve as the hub for TRP’s transition to a fully remote production

workflow, while BMC TV will provide the critical connectivity infrastructure required to link

TRP’s racecourses and broadcast partners across the UK and globally.

John Bozza, CEO of RaceTech, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are

delighted to have secured this long-term contract with TRP and are excited to transition

them to our Raynes Park remote production facility. To ensure that we can offer the most

advanced, complete, and reliable service, we have teamed up with BMC TV, who will be

providing the contribution connectivity to TRP’s racecourses and distribution to their

broadcast partners in the UK and overseas. All services will be monitored and controlled

from a dedicated Master Control Room at Raynes Park, I am confident that this

partnership will offer great value to TRP and provide significant opportunities to develop

and deliver remote production solutions to a wider customer base and multitude of

sports.”

David Meynell, CEO of BMC TV, echoed this excitement: “This is a fantastic contract win

for BMC TV, and we cannot wait to get started. The partnership with RaceTech is

significant and one that allows us to offer maximum value to our customers, with

complete focus on the benefits that we can bring to the racing industry. We believe that

we are best placed now to offer value to all UK, Irish, and overseas horse and greyhound

racing, and we are confident that we will secure further contracts, continue to grow BMC

TV, and become the go-to provider for remote services to the racing industry and other

sporting events.”

Mark Kingston, Director of Media Technology and Production at TRP, commented on the

collaboration: “We are incredibly impressed with the advanced technological solutions

that RaceTech and BMC TV have developed to support our horse racing operations. This

partnership will not only enhance the quality and reliability of our broadcasts but also

future proof our production capabilities. RaceTech’s innovation in remote production,

combined with BMC TV’s exceptional connectivity services, provides us with a worldclass

solution that will support the business-critical services we provide to the betting

industry and to domestic viewers of over 700 UK horse race fixtures per annum.”

RaceTech’s continued commitment to innovation and excellence has made it a trusted

name in broadcasting for over 75 years. Its remote production capabilities, highlighted by

the cutting-edge Raynes Park facility, represent the future of efficient and sustainable

broadcasting.

BMC TV’s unparalleled expertise in live event connectivity and its resilient Media Network

including the innovative and unique LMX Live, bring unmatched quality and reliability to

this partnership. With its ability to deliver uncompressed, resilient, and global

connectivity solutions, BMC TV is poised to elevate TRP’s production and distribution

capabilities to new heights.

This landmark contract is a testament to the shared vision of BMC TV and RaceTech in

revolutionizing the racing and sports broadcasting landscape. Together, the companies

look forward to driving significant growth and innovation in the years ahead.

RaceTech is a leading provider of broadcast, production, and technical

services to the horse racing industry. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, RaceTech is

renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence, delivering high-quality

content and cutting-edge solutions across 60 racecourses and beyond.

BMC TV specialises in live event connectivity, offering robust and

reliable solutions for audio, video, and data transmission. With expertise in both

compressed and uncompressed broadcast signals over IP, satellite, microwave, fibre,

and terrestrial networks, BMC TV is a trusted partner for media and live broadcast events

globally.

RaceTech the outside broadcast and technical services provider to British horseracing has
renewed its service agreement contracts with Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR).
A new multi-year service agreement is in place from October 2024 with Jockey Club
Racecourses covering all fixtures at its 15 racecourses including several major festivals such
as The Cheltenham Festival, The Randox Grand National at Aintree and The Betfred Derby at
Epsom Downs. The new contract consists of standard and additional Raceday services running
until 2029.
RaceTech service agreements are tailored to suit, supplying essential and supplementary
Raceday services, such as the provision of photo finish, video brochures, starting stalls, race
timing, public address and racecourse TV production. The service agreements also cover the
provision of goods and services outside of a Raceday, supporting racecourse upgrades and
projects.
John Bozza, Chief Executive at RaceTech said, “We are delighted to renew our service
agreement with JCR. We enjoy good relationships with the teams across all the JCR
racecourses, as we have for many years. It is a pleasure to continue to provide these services
and work with the tracks to develop their on-course technology and therefore enhance the
customer experience.”
Amy Starkey, Managing Director of Jockey Club Racecourses, added, “RaceTech play a huge
role in helping us deliver nearly 350 fixtures a year, large and small, and are responsible for
so much of what goes on behind the scenes.
“Many racegoers might not appreciate just how many aspects of a Raceday the team at
RaceTech are responsible for and how closely our teams work with theirs. We’re delighted
that this partnership is continuing.”

RaceTech, the outside broadcast and technical services provider to British horseracing is
delighted to have extended its Outside Broadcast (OB) and raceday services partnership with
Chelmsford City Racecourse for a further five years.

A new all-inclusive agreement incorporates the full OB provision along with essential race day
services. Notably included in this agreement is the addition of a secondary branded
Racecourse TV output, supplementary to the main Racecourse TV output, focusing on
additional data and away racing. One other significant inclusion is the provision of a remotely
controlled Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) camera covering the horses parading in the paddock and the
post-race presentations, greatly enhancing the on-course customer experience.

Raceday integrity services such as starting stalls, public address and photo finish form an
important part of the Chelmsford City Racecourse new contract which runs up until October
2029.

John Bozza Chief Executive at RaceTech said, “We have enjoyed working with Chelmsford City
Racecourse for many years and are delighted to have renewed and expanded our partnership
in a new contract. The inclusion of the second Racecourse TV channel and the introduction of
remote camera systems is a meaningful step forward. We look forward to another five years
working with and supporting one of the busiest courses in the country.”

Neil Graham, Racecourse Director, at Chelmsford said, “We are delighted to continue our
relationship with RaceTech and look forward to developing, in particular, the new data and
away racing output. At Chelmsford City Racecourse, we are constantly striving to improve our
product for our customers and trust that these new innovations will keep the racecourse at
the forefront of British racing.”

RaceTech, the outside broadcast and technical services provider to British horseracing is
delighted to have further extended its existing services partnership with Goodwood
Racecourse taking it up to the end of 2029. Goodwood Racecourse is home to the Qatar
Goodwood Festival and hosts top quality flat race meetings throughout the summer season.
RaceTech service agreements are tailored to suit, supplying essential and supplementary
raceday services, such as the provision of photo finish, video brochures, starting stalls, race
timing, public address and racecourse TV production. The service agreements also cover the
provision of goods and services outside of a raceday supporting racecourse upgrades and
projects.
John Bozza, Chief Executive at RaceTech said, “We are delighted to extend our agreement
with Goodwood Racecourse. We enjoy excellent relationships with the Goodwood team
across all levels and working with them to enhance their customer experience with latest
technology at this beautiful and unique venue.”
James Crespi Racecourse Director at Goodwood Racecourse said, “We are delighted to extend
our existing agreement with RaceTech for 10 years, taking us up to the end of 2029. As our
long-term partnership continues, we look forward to delivering the highest quality product
together.”

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