ARENA RACING COMPANY PURCHASES ARABIAN RACING ORGANISATION

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


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


The ARO group of Genny Haynes, Willie McFarland and Debbie Burt will continue to provide the recently released 2023 component list, which will cover a programme 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 summertime Arabian Racing season.


ARO Chief Executive Officer, Genny Haynes stated, "We are pleased to verify this handle ARC, who have been fantastic supporters of ARO for a variety of years, with most of our races run on ARC racecourses."


"ARO is now in a position to develop new business earnings streams, with the objective of establishing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now safe, and our aim will be that these races host a few of the World's best Arabians, along with supply a springboard for our domestic horses to advance. Equally, we anticipate dealing with the continued development 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 ongoing assistance, in addition to our former ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their vital work and vision in establishing the sport in the UK."


Managing Director of ARC's Racing Division, Mark Spincer, said, "As long term partners of ARO, we are thrilled to take this step to help protect the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have actually sat alongside a variety of our summer components, and we eagerly anticipate dealing with Genny, Willie and Debbie to continue this and search for chances to grow the sport over the coming years."


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


Since 2021 Arabian horses have been permitted to be stabled alongside Thoroughbred horses in stables certified by BHA, indicating that British racehorse fitness instructors have the ability to train Arabians alongside their existing bloodstock.