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 permission of the British Horseracing Authority ("BHA"), managing all elements of the stability, fixture list and promotion of the sport.

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

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

ARO Ceo, Genny Haynes stated, "We are happy to verify this deal with ARC, who have actually been great fans of ARO for a variety of years, with most of our races work on ARC racecourses."

"ARO is now in a position to develop new commercial earnings streams, with the aim of developing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now safe, and our goal will be that these races host some of the World's best Arabians, in addition to offer a springboard for our domestic horses to advance. Equally, we look forward to working on the continued development of grassroots Arabian racing, which is an integral 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, in addition to our previous ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their invaluable work and vision in developing the sport in the UK."

Managing Director of ARC's Racing Division, Mark Spincer, stated, "As long term partners of ARO, we are delighted to take this action to assist protect the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have sat together with a number of our summertime fixtures, and we eagerly anticipate dealing 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 beginning at Lingfield Park on Tuesday 9 May, and culminating at the same place on Tuesday 26 September.

Since 2021 Arabian horses have been permitted to be stabled along with Thoroughbred horses in stables licensed by BHA, indicating that British racehorse trainers are able to train Arabians alongside their existing bloodstock.