Mark Dooley from British Racecourses Awarded "Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026" as Touch Awards 2026 Names Its Winners

Mark Dooley collected "Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026" for British Racecourses as the Touch Awards named its 2026 winners. His organisation took 100% of the total vote in the category, and the presentation followed on 21 August 2026 at York Racecourse in North Yorkshire. For punters, the recognition lands on a guide that pairs every course profile with betting information.

Who accepted the Touch Awards honour for British Racecourses?

Mark Dooley accepted the honour for British Racecourses as Co-Founder and CEO of the organisation. He received Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026 from the Touch Awards in the Ebor Stand Suite at York Racecourse. His acceptance opened with a simple line: "We are deeply honoured to receive this award." He then credited the team's fieldwork across Britain and Ireland's courses. Gratitude first, groundwork second.

What share of the vote did British Racecourses receive?

British Racecourses received 100% of the total vote in the Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026 category. In betting terms, that is a result with no each-way places paid. The Touch Awards built the outcome from three inputs: independent interviews with verified clients and customers, a community poll across its channels, and an expert panel scoring against objective criteria. All three landed on British Racecourses, and the Touch Awards states that no fee or sponsorship played any part. The book closed with one name on it.

Why did the Touch Awards Jury back British Racecourses?

British Racecourses earned jury backing for a commitment the Touch Awards Jury described in plain terms. In the jury's words, the platform "stood out for its unwavering commitment to covering every active racecourse, regardless of size or profile." The panel was not rewarding a selective list of big-meeting venues. It was rewarding a full card, where the smallest course receives the same treatment as the grandest. Complete coverage was the brief, and complete coverage won.

When and where did British Racecourses collect the award?

British Racecourses collected the award on 21 August 2026 at the Ebor Stand Suite, York Racecourse, North Yorkshire. The Touch Awards staged its ceremony at a working racecourse, a setting that matched the category. Mark Dooley took the stage on behalf of the organisation to receive the trophy. The date and venue now sit on the record beside a unanimous result. York hosted the night, and British Racecourses took the prize.

How does British Racecourses include betting information on every course entry?

British Racecourses includes betting information as a standard part of each racecourse entry, alongside layout diagrams, local lodging options and fixture schedules. The catalogue spans every active British and Irish thoroughbred venue, so a punter studying a small regional meeting finds the same depth as one preparing for a major festival. No active course is left uncatalogued. Betting context sits next to the track layout and the fixture list, which keeps form study and course knowledge in one place. That consistency is part of why the Touch Awards named British Racecourses Most Comprehensive Racecourse Coverage 2026.