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Bangor-on-Dee and Chester racecourses have signed a major live racing deal with Sky Sports.

The TV giant is next year launching Sky Sports Racing for its UK customers

Ahead of the launch next year a ten-year deal with Chester Race Company has been signed to bring live racing from Chester and Bangor-on-Dee from March 2019.

Managing Director of Sky Sports Barney Francis said: “Adding Chester and Bangor-on-Dee is fantastic news and we look forward to making Sky Sports Racing a new home for racing fans.”

(Image: Rob Stratford)

Chief Executive of Chester Race Company Richard Thomas said: “We’re delighted to announce this new deal and long-term partnership.

“We believe it secures a positive and exciting future for Chester and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourses and fits squarely with our values and ambitions.

“We know Sky Sports will move the dial in the way our racing is covered but more than that we are excited by the prospect of how we can communicate and promote racing and the Chester brand further.

(Image: Ian Cooper)

“We see real value in what the partnership can bring across TV, digital and social media, for us and for our sponsor partners.”

Chief Executive of At The Races Matthew Imi said: “We very much look forward to working with Richard and his excellent teams at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee.”