Streaming services in talks to air series on Oisin Murphy and Andrew Balding

The production company behind a string of documentaries on such diverse subjects as Diego Maradona and Oasis says it is in "advanced talks" with potential streaming partners to air a five-part docu-series following the fortunes of Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy.

'Horsepower' follows trainer and jockey through the nine months leading up to Royal Ascot last June and was produced in partnership with Equine Productions, and makes extensive use of that team's JockeyCam equipment.

News that the series may be near to finding a broadcast home comes in the wake of reports surrounding a 'Drive to Survive' project for global horseracing, with Joseph O'Brien and Francis Graffard having participated in filming for a pilot episode made by the team behind the hit Netflix Formula 1 series.

Julian Bird of 'Horsepower' producers Lorton Entertainment is confident his show will find a willing audience.

"Horsepower tells a story that has not been covered in this manner or depth before and in doing so reveals so many fascinating and moving storylines," said Bird. "It will enthral those with an existing interest in racing and intrigue and delight newcomers to the sport.

"We believe it will appeal to a range of audiences and has the potential to cross over in the manner that 'Drive to Survive' and 'The Last Dance' have done."

Bird added: "We are in advanced talks with several potential streaming partners covering the UK and abroad, with an announcement about where and when people will be able to watch this show to follow soon.

"Those in the racing community will have read the stories about similar projects in development, which underlines the huge potential in our series. I am delighted that, together with Equine Productions, we greenlit this project back in 2020 and are now ready to air the series."

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