Sky Racing World brings Australian harness races to U.S. platforms

Sky Racing World, the Louisville, Ky.-based distributor of international horse racing content and subsidiary of Australian wagering operator Tabcorp, has launched harness racing from multiple Australian states in North America. Starting Sunday, Sky Racing World’s North American advance depositing wagering partners will offer simulcast wagering on harness racing from Australia every Sunday and Monday night.

Following harness runner Lazarus’ winning American debut on Aug. 10 at Hoosier Park, U.S. racing fans’ appetite for Southern Hemisphere harness racing has never been stronger. Sky Racing World will serve increased North American demand by providing simulcast wagering from major trot races run in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, to its more than 70 US ADW partners, including TVG and NYRABets.

Bet types, including 20-cent Trifecta combinations, will remain consistent with those offered on standard Australian racing for the upcoming harness races, which start this Sunday at Maryborough Harness Racing Club in Victoria, with first post at 10:42 p.m. ET. The following night’s harness racing starts at 10:39 p.m. ET from Tabcorp Menangle Park in New South Wales.

Past performances for these and subsequent harness races will be available on Sky Racing World’s website, which also features expert picks. The track codes for wagering on all harness races will be either AU1 (codes for thoroughbred racing will remain AUS, AUB, AUC or AUD).

“U.S. harness racing has been available in Australia for several years, so we’re excited to extend the two markets’ relationship by bringing the best Australian harness racing to North America, where interest is just as strong,” said David Haslett, President and CEO at Sky Racing World. “Harness racing complements our core Australian thoroughbred racing product, which continues to hold the international spotlight following the history-making performances of horses like Winx.”