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ITV and RMG negotiate extra free-to-air coverage for Cheltenham Festival

UK free-to-air commercial broadcaster ITV will offer expanded coverage of this year’s edition of horse racing’s Cheltenham Festival under a one-off agreement with rights-holder, Racecourse Media Group.

This year’s Festival takes place from March 16 to 19, meaning that fans are unlikely to be allowed to attend due to Covid-19 restrictions in England.

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