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

ARO is the sole Arabian Racing Authority in Britain, operating with the assistance and authorization of the British Horseracing Authority ("BHA"), managing all elements of the integrity, component list and promo 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 programme of Arabian races across British racecourses.

As Britain's largest racing group, ARC are long term fans of ARO, hosting occasions at a variety of their racecourses throughout the summertime Arabian Racing season.

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

"ARO is now in a position to establish brand-new industrial profits streams, with the aim of developing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now safe and secure, and our aim will be that these races host a few of the World's finest Arabians, along with provide a springboard for our domestic horses to advance. Equally, we look forward to working on the ongoing development of grassroots Arabian racing, which is an important part of our domestic programme."

"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 support, along with our former ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their indispensable 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 delighted to take this step to assist secure the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have actually sat along with a variety of our summertime fixtures, and we look forward to working with Genny, Willie and Debbie to continue this and try to find chances to grow the sport over the coming years."

Twenty Arabian races, consisting of 4 Group races, will occur on British Racecourses 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 actually been allowed to be stabled along with Thoroughbred horses in stables licensed by BHA, suggesting that British racehorse trainers have the ability to train Arabians together with their existing bloodstock.