A stark warning for British racing as vested interests continue to undermine progress
Industry editor Bill Barber's weekly take on the key stories from the worlds of racing and betting
It would not be controversial to say British racing is facing a multitude of challenges and has been for some time.
Whether it be the threat of draconian regulation of gambling, falling betting turnover, declining attendances or the loss of both owners and equine talent, there appears to be general agreement the sport requires new investment and a clear strategy.
However, the following words, written in an article about sports as investments for the website Sportcal by Mark Oliver, the co-founder and chair of strategic advisory firm Oliver & Ohlbaum, may sound familiar.
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- 'We need more money' Lord Allen tells British racing - and it is on that issue that he will ultimately be judged
- Gambling reform campaigners look to land another blow - but with their customary carelessness when it comes to the facts
- British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won
- Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much
- The Five Great Myths of the betting tax debate and the One Great Truth - the very real dangers to racing are laid bare