Newbury Racecourse has today announced a record £7 million prize money budget for 2024, which represents a 13% like-for-like increase on 2023. The rise in prize money has come about as a direct result of the increased media income Newbury anticipates earning from the move to Sky. The executive contribution on offer will also increase to a record £3.5m, which is a 14% increase on 2023 following a 26% year-on-year rise from 2022. This increased prize money will be offered across the 31 fixtures staged at the Berkshire track in…