ARENA RACING COMPANY PURCHASES ARABIAN RACING ORGANISATION

Arena Racing Company ("ARC") today verify the purchase of The Arabian Racing Organisation Ltd ("ARO").


ARO is the sole Arabian Racing Authority in Britain, operating with the support and authorization of the British Horseracing Authority ("BHA"), handling all elements of the integrity, component list and promotion of the sport.


The ARO team of Genny Haynes, Willie McFarland and Debbie Burt will continue to deliver the just recently published 2023 component list, which will cover a program of Arabian races throughout British racecourses.


As Britain's biggest racing group, ARC are long term fans of ARO, hosting events at a number of their racecourses throughout the Racing season.


ARO Ceo, Genny Haynes said, "We are delighted to validate this handle ARC, who have been fantastic fans of ARO for a variety of years, with the majority of our races operate on ARC racecourses."


"ARO is now in a position to develop new industrial income streams, with the goal of developing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now safe and secure, and our objective will be that these races host some of the World's finest Arabians, along with offer a springboard for our domestic horses to progress. Equally, we look forward to working on the continued advancement of grassroots Arabian racing, which is an essential part of our domestic program."


"Our thanks must go to our sponsors HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, UAE President Cup, Emirates Breeders Series, Arabian Horse Organization, The Arabian Racehorse magazine, Equine MediRecord, Racing Welfare and partner racecourses for their continuous assistance, along with our previous ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their vital work and vision in developing the sport in the UK."


Managing Director of ARC's Racing Division, Mark Spincer, said, "As long term partners of ARO, we are happy to take this step to assist protect the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have sat along with a number of our summer season fixtures, and we anticipate working with Genny, Willie and Debbie to continue this and search for opportunities to grow the sport over the coming years."


Twenty Arabian races, consisting of four Group races, will occur on British Racecourses in 2023, with the season starting at Lingfield Park on Tuesday 9 May, and culminating at the exact same location on Tuesday 26 September.


Since 2021 Arabian horses have actually been allowed to be stabled together with Thoroughbred horses in stables certified by BHA, suggesting that British racehorse trainers are able to train Arabians along with their existing bloodstock.