British racing's leaders set for crunch talks on industry strategy next month

A pivotal meeting of British racing’s key representatives to draw up a new industry strategy has been scheduled to take place over two days on September 19 and 20, the Racing Post understands.

Representatives from British racing’s tripartite governance system – the Thoroughbred Group, racecourses and the BHA – are believed to be set to discuss a future direction for racing in the hope of agreeing new core principles.

There has been criticism over a lack of urgency in dealing with mounting problems facing the sport, such as uncompetitive prize-money, declining field sizes and the drain of equine talent abroad, with major figures in racing’s leadership this month insisting “tangible change” can be delivered soon.