Arena Racing Company ("ARC") today confirm the purchase of The Arabian Racing Organisation Ltd ("ARO").

ARO is the sole Arabian Racing Authority in Britain, operating with the support and authorization of the British Horseracing Authority ("BHA"), handling all components of the integrity, component list and promotion of the sport.

The ARO group of Genny Haynes, Willie McFarland and Debbie Burt will continue to deliver the recently released 2023 component list, which will cover a program of Arabian races across British racecourses.

As Britain's largest racing group, ARC are long term advocates of ARO, hosting events at a variety of their racecourses across the summer season Arabian Racing season.

ARO Ceo, Genny Haynes stated, "We are happy to verify this handle ARC, who have been wonderful supporters of ARO for a number of years, with the bulk of our races work on ARC racecourses."

"ARO is now in a position to develop brand-new commercial income streams, with the goal of developing the sport's profile within the UK. The future of our Arabian Group races is now safe and secure, and our aim will be that these races host some of the World's finest Arabians, as well as supply a springboard for our domestic horses to progress. Equally, we look forward to working on the ongoing advancement of grassroots Arabian racing, which is an important part of our domestic programme."

"Our thanks should go to our sponsors HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, UAE President Cup, Emirates Breeders Series, Arabian Horse Organization, The Arabian Racehorse publication, Equine MediRecord, Racing Welfare and partner racecourses for their continuous assistance, as well as our former ARO Directors Charles Gregson, Bill Smith and Richard Weston for their invaluable work and vision in developing the sport in the UK."

Managing Director of ARC's Racing Division, Mark Spincer, said, "As long term partners of ARO, we are thrilled to take this action to assist secure the future of the sport in Britain. Arabian races have sat along with a variety of our summer season components, and we look forward to dealing with Genny, Willie and Debbie to continue this and search for opportunities to grow the sport over the coming years."

Twenty Arabian races, including four Group races, will happen on British Racecourses in 2023, with the season starting at Lingfield Park on Tuesday 9 May, and culminating at the exact same place on Tuesday 26 September.

Since 2021 Arabian horses have been allowed to be stabled along with Thoroughbred horses in stables accredited by BHA, meaning that British racehorse fitness instructors are able to train Arabians alongside their existing bloodstock.