[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) to provide C-band capacity for the distribution of its equestrian sports channel via the Measat-3 satellite, the operator announced Sept. 13.
    PGE will beam South African equestrian sports live to numerous countries through its Racing International subsidiary. With the Measat-3 C-band capacity, Racing International now has satellite capacity over four-fifths of the globe, the company said.
    “With the inclusion of PGE on Measat-3, we will have a total of three equestrian sports channels on our fleet, alongside CSS and Sky Channel. This places Measat as the top choice for this segment in the Asia Pacific region,” Measat Vice President of Commercial Operations Terry Bleakley said in a statement.
    PGE, a joint-venture sports and gaming operator between Phumelela and Gold Circle, owns and manages the domestic and international broadcast and information rights to South African equestrian sports including Tellytrack and Racing International.