Gravity Media, a global leader in production and content and media services and facilities, has delivered broadcast and technology solutions for one of the Australian racing calendar’s marquee events, the TAB Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill Gardens, and now turns its focus to The Star Championships at Royal Randwick, both key highlights of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival features many of Australia’s most prestigious Group 1 races headlined with the TAB Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill Gardens on March 21, with attention now turned towards Royal Randwick for The Star Championships on April 4 & 11 featuring the celebrated Doncaster Mile, Asahi Super Dry TJ Smith Stakes, Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and Schweppes Sydney Cup.
Gravity Media is working in collaboration with the Sky Racing and the Australian Turf Club to deliver host broadcast services across the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, as well as with the Seven Network for Group 1 racing, while also supporting individual all-screens coverage requirements throughout the race days.
The production will see Gravity Media deliver a major broadcast operation across Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick, deploying combined 32 cameras positioned on and around the tracks, supported by state-of-the-art high-definition outside broadcast facilities, satellite and uplink services, along with cellular and cloud-based technologies.
Together, this infrastructure will capture every moment of the racing action for audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.
Sky Racing’s Senior Manager of Tech Services and OBs, Ryan Osinga, noted that the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival stands as one of the world’s premier racing series, deserving a world-class broadcast to match its prestige.
“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing collaboration with Gravity Media to deliver a comprehensive, all-screens experience for racing fans,” Mr Osinga said.
Australian Turf Club’s Head of Media and Broadcast, Brett de Vine, said the $46.1 million Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is viewed around the world.
“Sydney racing is recognised as amongst the best and most colourful of anywhere in the world and Autumn sees some iconic events,’’ Mr de Vine commented.
“We are delighted to join with Gravity Media and all of our broadcast partners to present an exciting and dynamic coverage to many tens of millions of viewers around Australia and beyond.’’
Gravity Media’s Sales Director, Ben Madgwick, noted the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is one of the standout moments on the Australian sporting calendar for Gravity Media.
“We are proud to collaborate with our partners on the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival to deliver thrilling, world-class racing to passionate audiences,” Mr Madgwick said.
Beyond the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, Gravity Media plays a significant role in the coverage of many of the world’s most recognised racing events across broadcast, subscription and streaming platforms. These include the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival including the TAB Epsom, Silver Eagle, TAB Everest, Moet & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes, Golden Eagle and Chandon Ladies’ Day, along with The Big Dance, Howden Victorian Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Sportsbet Caulfield Cup, Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas and Ladbrokes Cox Plate during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions kicking off the year.
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