   | |
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | New Zealand |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 16:9 (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TAB New Zealand |
| History | |
| Launched | 1978 |
| Former names | TV: Action TV, TAB TV, TAB Trackside Radio: TAB Trackside Radio, Radio Pacific, bSport, LiveSport |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Website |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sky Go | skygo.co.nz |
Trackside (previously known as TAB Trackside) is a New Zealand horse racing and sports broadcast network, incorporating two free-to-air television channels. The TV channels are available on Sky as well as Freeview terrestrial and streaming services.[1][2] The radio station broadcasts on 14 AM radio and 16 FM radio frequencies from Kaitaia to Invercargill were suspended on 12 April 2020.[3]
Together, the outlets provide full coordinated coverage of all thoroughbred horse racing, harness horse racing and greyhound racing in New Zealand, most racing from Australia, and many races from Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries. The channels provides tickers and commentary with up-to-the-minute odds, field and dividend information. Between races, they feature on-track interviews, in-studio analysis, live footage of horses warming up for races, replays of previous races, and recaps of betting odds.[1][2]
The live broadcasting of horse racing in the New Zealand dates back to the launch of a racing radio network in 1978. The station, originally known as Radio Pacific and later as bSport and LiveSport, became TAB Trackside Radio.[4] A racing television station launched in 1992, initially known as Action TV and later as Trackside, is now Trackside 1. A second racing television station launched in 2007, known initially as TAB TV, is now Trackside 2.[1]
- ^ a b c "TAB Trackside TV". TAB Trackside. New Zealand Racing Board. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ a b "TAB Help - Trackside Radio". New Zealand Racing Board. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "TAB Trackside Radio Frequency Map". New Zealand Racing Board. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020.
- ^ "TAB Trackside Radio". TAB Trackside. New Zealand Racing Board. Retrieved 26 April 2015.