Tellytrack reports a positive response to its new dual programme subscription service designed for phones, tablets, computers etc.

Chief executive Rob Scott said: “You can get it on any smart-enabled device and we started the service on December 16. We purposely kept it low key so that we could iron out any problems and the reaction so far has been good.”

One channel is for the TT2 service (normal Tellytrack) and the other is given over to the GBI international service with its focus on British racing and the cost is R69.95 per month.

Scott commented: “We have two channels so that if you want to watch Ascot, for example, without the local racing interrupting you can.”

The Racing Association website, which has been showing live South African racing and also replays, is to be amended so that it does not clash with the new service.

Larry Wainstein explained: “To log in to the new Tellytrack service you need a code and we will provide each of our members with one so that they can log in for free as part of their membership benefits.

“The public will still be able to use our website but the live racing will be subject to a five minute delay as we don’t want bookmakers pirating it. The replays will go off our site as they will be part of the Tellytrack package which will be far more reliable and of a better quality.”

By Michael Clower