Brexit could be a boon to the British bloodstock industry
Administrators should push for better terms after the referendum
Brexit is not all doom and gloom for racing. Sure, there are challenges, but these are avenues that a little creative thinking could develop into real opportunities.
With regard to bloodstock and racehorse movement, Defra [Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs] has been shackled by European legislation. Brussels moves at a glacial pace. Maybe Defra will be able to react quicker on its own to situations like the South African owners and trainers wanting to come here to race.
We must push government to make employment of European stable staff a special case -their horse skills are too valuable to lose. The Racehorse Owners Association committed to that in the president’s speech at our AGM. The BHA and Horsemen's Group must add their voices.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
Published on inIn Focus
Last updated
Copy