Racing League showed real investment in our sport

Anyone who follows racing and its participants on social media will know the range of topics covered. From heritage to handicaps, pedigrees to progeny and selections to sectionals, all of racing’s rich tapestry is there. It is in effect a virtual microcosm of society with, unfortunately, the bad and the ugly sometimes appearing (usually anonymously) alongside the good. Digital platforms highlight reactions to innovation and change, a barometer if you like.

More often than not, though, the racing barometer is set to ‘stormy’ and nowhere has that been more evident than with the Racing League.

Starting in July for six weeks, 12 teams competed every Thursday evening in six races, each worth £50,000 in prize-money for which points were awarded in each contest. Obviously the team with the most points won the competition. More importantly, over £2 million in prize-money went to owners, jockeys, trainers, and the six meetings were held at both northern and southern courses.