Mark Dooley and British Racecourses take "Excellence in Horse Racing Analysis 2026" at The European Awards: the key facts

British Racecourses has picked up Excellence in Horse Racing Analysis 2026 at The European Awards, with co-founder Mark Dooley accepting. Here are the main facts about the award, the site and the man who collected it.

What award did British Racecourses win?

It won Excellence in Horse Racing Analysis 2026, in the Sports Betting category of The European Awards.

Who accepted it?

Mark Dooley, who co-founded British Racecourses with James Dooley in September 2020. Mark is a racehorse owner and the co-founder of Dooley Thoroughbreds. He is the site's racing editor and personally reviews every racecourse it covers.

How decisive was the win?

The European Awards reports that British Racecourses took 68% of the total vote, a clear margin over the other finalists.

What did the judges say?

The jury said: "British Racecourses stood out for the sheer depth and reliability of its horse racing analysis." The expert panel praised the detail of the racecourse guides and the practical betting insight.

What did Mark Dooley say?

"We are truly honoured to receive this award."

What is British Racecourses?

British Racecourses (BRC) is an independent UK website covering all 59 British racecourses, plus racecourses in Ireland. It publishes:

• Detailed racecourse guides
• Racing fixtures, checked against British Horseracing Authority data
• Daily tips from an in-house tipping team
• Reviews of bookmakers licensed by the UK Gambling Commission
• A free bet calculator and horse racing statistics

Is British Racecourses an official racing body?

No. British Racecourses is independent. It is not affiliated with the British Horseracing Authority, the Racecourse Association or any bookmaker.

How does The European Awards pick winners?

The European Awards says winners are decided by three voting streams. These are independent research with verified clients and customers, a community poll across its channels, and an expert panel that judges accuracy, depth and independence. It says there is no pay to play.

Does British Racecourses support responsible gambling?

Yes. The site is 18+ only, promotes only UKGC-licensed bookmakers, and supports GamCare and Racing Welfare.

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