You don’t have to necessarily be at the races to be able to watch and enjoy them, thanks to a new app launched today.
Telstra's new app, named Racing Network Official, will provide punters with  live streaming of the races,along with  replays, results, form guides, live odds, horse profiles, expert race commentary and news.
The app is the result of a partnership between TVN and Telstra, which has exclusive rights to  provide live streaming of all Victorian races, including the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, and  Sydney metropolitan races.
Telstra announced today the app is only available for iPhone at the moment but is available across all phone providers and is free to  download now from the Apple iTunes Stores.
The app was developed by Outware Mobile, the team who have a number of million dollar apps on the go .Punters can access the live streaming by either paying for a subscription via the iTunes store, with a monthly pass costing $19.99, or by subscribing online via www.racingnetwork.com.au [1] .
Racing Network online subscribers can apparently access the iPhone app for free, by using their racingnetwork.com.au subscriber details.
Telstra’s Executive Director of Digital Media and IPTV, J-B Rousselot, said the new app was the first of its kind in Australia and a big win for Australian racing fans.
“We’re delighted to be launching the Racing Network app in time for the Spring Racing Carnival,  giving punters access to all the action, live at their fingertips, wherever they might be,†Mr Rousselot  said.
“Telstra is proud to be at the forefront of changing how punters can be part of the races, from online coverage at BigPond, IPTV streaming through T-Box and now a dedicated iPhone app.
“Racing fans no longer have to do a frantic search for a TV when their big race is on; they can now watch it from their iPhone wherever they are, as well as listen to live, expert race commentary and access all the latest racing information.
“Telstra is committed to delivering our customers leading content anywhere, on any device, and at any time,†Mr Rousselot said.
Chief Executive of TVN, Peter Sweeney, said racing fans are the big winners.
“Following the successful launch of racingnetwork.com.au, TVN and Telstra have taken race  watching to the next level with the new Racing Network Official app for iPhone â€" the first of its kind in Australia.
An Android and iPad app is planned for early next year, according to Telstra.
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