2KY, Sport 927 To Share Race Broadcasts

Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

Sydney radio station 2KY and Melbourne's Sport 927 have announced an agreement to share race broadcasts across both stations.

Sky Racing Network chief executive Peter Caillard said the latest wagering and racing news from Victoria and NSW would be broadcast on both stations, ensuring that listeners heard all the latest news as it broke.

"We are excited about working more closely with the Victorian racing industry's Sport 927 to enhance our premier race broadcasting service," he said in a statement.

"Both stations have been the leading broadcaster in their respective states and it's tremendous that we have partnered to ensure listeners from both stations will hear the very best of Victorian and NSW race coverage.

"The new arrangement creates synergies for the two stations, maximises wagering revenue and provides a great platform for the future of Australia's vibrant racing industry."

Sport 927 general manager Noel Crowe described the agreement as "a very exciting development".

"Listeners throughout NSW and Victoria will benefit from the two stations sharing the very best racing expertise and talent available," he said.

Under the agreement 2KY would continue to produce programs from its Sydney studios including the Big Sports Breakfast, Greg Radley's Race Day program, Football Fever and Hi-Tide.

Sport 927 would continue producing programs from its Melbourne studios and provide shared racing radio services and midnight to dawn programming.

It was expected the partnership would come into effect in the first half of this year.