The channel is operated by ATTHERACES Limited, a joint venture between Sky Group, Arena Racing Company and various racecourses.

The channel broadcasts coverage of domestic, European and international horse racing events.

It was originally launched on 1 May 2002 as Attheraces,[1] a partnership between the aforementioned entities plus Channel Four Television Corporation.

It stopped broadcasting on 29 March 2004[2][3] due to financial problems but, after restructuring, was relaunched on 11 June 2004[4] without Channel Four.

It is now produced from the newly automated Studio G at Sky Campus in Isleworth.