Sky Racing [SEP] inception
Sky Racing
Sky Racing (previously Sky Channel) is an Australian broadcaster primarily telecasting live thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing. It is owned by Tabcorp Holdings and operates a number of television channels and a radio service. Sky Racing launched on the Aussat A1 satellite in 1985.
The broadcaster generally telecasts all race meetings that are covered by the various Australian TABs. This includes both metropolitan and country meetings from all Australian states, as well as selected international races from New Zealand, England, Ireland, South Africa, Hong
Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Sky Classic, the race was first run at the Old Woodbine Racetrack in 1902 as the Jockey Club Cup Handicap. It was raced on dirt from inception until 1956 but became a turf race the following year when moved to the new Woodbine racing facility. Over the years, it has been run at various distances:
On dirt:
- 1902–1903 : 2 miles
- 1904–1905 : miles
- 1906–1926 : miles
- 1927–1931 : miles
- 1936–1951 : miles
- 1952–1956