'There's lots of doom and gloom around but we have the best racing on planet Earth' - Wathnan Racing issue robust defence of the sport

'There's lots of doom and gloom around but we have the best racing on the planet' - Wathnan Racing issue robust defence of the sport

Haatem (James Doyle,red cap) wins the Jersey Stakes

Haatem was among four winners for Wathnan Racing at Royal AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

British racing was hailed as "the best on planet Earth" on Sunday as one of its newest investors issued a robust defence of the sport.

Wathnan Racing, which is headed by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has enjoyed huge success this season, notably landing four races at Royal Ascot.

That has come against a backdrop of worries about issues such as relatively poor prize-money, horses being sold for export to countries where they can earn more, staffing problems and the imminent departure of several senior industry figures.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 7 July 2024inBritain

Last updated 18:32, 7 July 2024

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