A horseracing TV channel has caught the attention of media stewards for airing political ads for a candidate during race broadcasts.

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The Racing.com free-to-air TV channel was found in breach of election advertising blackout rules when it aired 23 ads for Liberal Dan Tehan on the Thursday before the federal election on Saturday, May 3.

Broadcasters cannot air election ads on TV or radio during the blackout period between the Wednesday before the election and the close of polls.

The channel's licensee is Prime Television Victoria which is owne

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