Oxford Speedway promoter Jamie Courtney has moved shortly to reassure Cheetahs followers in gentle of immediately’s announcement concerning streaming protection of the Greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium
“I wish to affirm that the SD Timmo Automobile Gross sales Oxford Cheetahs shall be right here subsequent Wednesday night to start out our BSN Collection marketing campaign in opposition to the Plymouth Gladiators”
The information that SIS television would stop streaming of Oxford Greyhounds was launched on Thursday morning and has since been the supply of a lot on-line hypothesis surrounding the way forward for the BetGoodwin Stadium. Oxford Greyhounds are promoted by Kevin Boothby, who additionally holds the lease to the stadium from Galliard Houses. He’s working arduous to see what options will be organized. The choice by SIS is a monetary one for themselves, versus any difficulty with Oxford and, in their very own phrases, “a streamlining and rationalisation of greyhound content material” and isn’t prone to be their solely change in coming months.
“SIS has confronted excessive losses over the past two years, forcing them to cut back their UK fixtures. Sadly, Oxford and Suffolk Downs are first affected” Boothby stated
“Nevertheless, we’re in talks with Premier Greyhound Racing to discover a possible contract. Although they’re absolutely dedicated with present tracks and schedules, we’ll know extra by Tuesday subsequent week” he concluded.
While everybody appreciates that the stadium wants each speedway and greyhounds to be financially viable in the long run, Courtney encourages speedway followers to stay constructive.
“Our opening fixture final night time was a fantastic success, and everybody left on an actual excessive
“We’ve got the potential for a fantastic season forward of us and I’ll work intently with Kevin and do what is critical to make sure the longer term viability of each Speedway and Oxford Stadium” Courtney concluded.
Function Picture courtesy of Liam Cockwell
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