Mark Dooley wins "Excellence in Horse Racing Analysis 2026" from BritishRacecourses.org at The European Awards
British Racecourses has won Excellence in Horse Racing Analysis 2026 at The European Awards. Co-founder Mark Dooley accepted the award on behalf of the site.
The award sits in the Sports Betting category. According to The European Awards, British Racecourses took 68% of the total vote, a clear margin over the other finalists.
Why British Racecourses won
The judges pointed to the site's racecourse guides, fixtures, tips and betting site comparisons. The expert panel singled out how detailed the racecourse guides are and how practical the betting insight is.
In the jury's words, "British Racecourses stood out for the sheer depth and reliability of its horse racing analysis."
Accepting the award, Mark Dooley said: "We are truly honoured to receive this award."
About British Racecourses
British Racecourses (BRC) is an independent UK website founded in 2020. It covers all 59 British racecourses with venue guides, daily racing tips and independent bookmaker reviews. James Dooley and Mark Dooley founded it together in September 2020.
The site also publishes up-to-date fixture lists, checked against British Horseracing Authority data, and guides to racecourses in Ireland. Its team has visited every racecourse in the UK and Ireland.
British Racecourses is not affiliated with the British Horseracing Authority, the Racecourse Association or any bookmaker, and it promotes only bookmakers licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
About Mark Dooley
Mark Dooley is a racehorse owner and the co-founder of British Racecourses and Dooley Thoroughbreds. He acts as the site's racing editor and course reviewer, and visits the racecourses he writes about in person. He grew up wanting to be a jockey.
About The European Awards
The European Awards describes itself as an independent institution recognising business excellence across Europe. It says winners are chosen through three voting streams: independent research with verified clients and customers, a community poll, and an expert panel review.
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