Mark Dooley of British Racecourses Wins "Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026" from Touch Awards at York Racecourse

British Racecourses won "Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026" from the Touch Awards, and Co-Founder and CEO Mark Dooley accepted the honour on its behalf. The platform secured 100% of the total vote at a ceremony in the Ebor Stand Suite at York Racecourse, North Yorkshire, on 21 August 2026. The result marks the racing guide as the benchmark for complete coverage of British and Irish thoroughbred venues.

What did British Racecourses win at the Touch Awards 2026?

British Racecourses won the title of Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026, presented by the Touch Awards. The category recognises the platform that documents the widest and most complete set of racecourses. British Racecourses collected every vote cast, a clean sweep that left no room for a runner-up. Mark Dooley, Co-Founder and CEO, stepped forward to accept it for the organisation. A full vote is a full verdict.

How did the Touch Awards judge British Racecourses?

British Racecourses faced a three-part assessment before the Touch Awards confirmed the result. The first stream drew on independent research interviews with verified clients and customers. The second was a community poll run across Touch Awards channels, and the third was a review by an expert panel working to objective criteria. According to the Touch Awards, no fee or sponsorship influenced the outcome, and all three streams pointed to the same winner. Three separate routes, one name at the end.

Why did the Touch Awards Jury choose British Racecourses?

British Racecourses "stood out for its unwavering commitment to covering every active racecourse, regardless of size or profile," according to the Touch Awards Jury. That verdict centres on breadth rather than glamour. The jury looked past the headline fixtures and credited work done at every level of the sport. No active course sits uncatalogued on the platform. Size and profile did not decide the coverage, and they did not decide the award either.

Where did Mark Dooley accept the award for British Racecourses?

Mark Dooley accepted the award for British Racecourses in the Ebor Stand Suite at York Racecourse, North Yorkshire, on 21 August 2026. A racecourse setting suited a prize built on racecourse coverage. Speaking on stage, he said, "We are deeply honoured to receive this award." He added that the team "have travelled the length and breadth of the country to document every racecourse." The prize was handed over trackside, where the work began.

What does the win mean for British Racecourses?

British Racecourses now holds independent confirmation that its coverage is the most complete in its field. The platform catalogues every active British and Irish thoroughbred venue, from major festival courses to small regional tracks. Each entry includes layout diagrams, local lodging options, fixture schedules and betting information, which gives racegoers one reference for planning a day out. For readers, the award settles the question of where to start. Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026 is the Touch Awards' answer, and British Racecourses is the name on it.