British Racecourses Takes 48% of the Vote to Win Horse Racing Affiliate of the Year 2026 at 1PoundBid Awards

British Racecourses took 48% of the total vote to win Horse Racing Affiliate of the Year 2026 at the 1PoundBid Awards. The result combined independent research interviews, a community poll and an expert panel review. Mark Dooley, Co-Founder and CEO, accepted the award on 7 February 2026 at the ICC Auditorium, ExCeL, London, UK.

What share of the vote did British Racecourses secure?

British Racecourses secured 48% of the total vote in the Horse Racing Affiliate of the Year 2026 category. The 1PoundBid Awards counted that figure across all three voting streams rather than a single ballot. A share close to half in a competitive affiliate field leaves little room for doubt. Forty-eight per cent is a mandate, not a margin.

How did independent research interviews shape the British Racecourses result?

British Racecourses gained support through confidential interviews that independent researchers conducted with verified clients and customers. The 1PoundBid Awards scored every response against a consistent framework so that each entrant faced the same test. This stream gave weight to the people who actually use the brand. Real users, scored fairly, formed the first pillar of the win.

How did the community poll and expert panel judge British Racecourses?

British Racecourses also faced a public poll across the organiser's channels, monitored to prevent manipulation and forming a significant part of the outcome. Industry professionals on the expert panel scored shortlisted entries against set criteria. The 1PoundBid Awards gave those panel scores equal weight to the other streams. No single audience decided the result on its own.

Why did the 1PoundBid Awards Review Panel back British Racecourses?

British Racecourses won over the 1PoundBid Awards Review Panel with what it called "the consistency of its traffic quality" and "its uncompromising approach to compliance." The panel described the editorial model as genuinely distinctive. It noted the pairing of practical racecourse information "with responsible promotions rather than aggressive advertising." That combination, the panel said, delivered a clear and well deserved win.

What does a 48% vote across three streams say about British Racecourses?

British Racecourses showed with its 48% share that customers, the public and industry experts reached the same conclusion independently. Mark Dooley reflected that spirit at the ICC Auditorium, ExCeL, London, UK, saying "We are grateful to the 1PoundBid Awards, to everyone who voted and to our partners for their continued trust." He added, "It is a privilege to be recognised in this way." A vote split three ways that still lands on one name carries real authority. The three-stream result makes Horse Racing Affiliate of the Year 2026 a verdict British Racecourses earned from every direction.