‘The proverbial could hit the fan’ – British racing’s new-found harmony faces acid test
It has all been so remarkably completely different.
Since the start of British racing’s new governance construction final November, there was uncommon harmony amongst the trade’s strongest figures. Spurred on by a realisation that the sport is in disaster, previous foes have behaved extra like mates. In pursuit of a typical purpose, there was a collegiate will to work as one. So constructive have been the experiences that one wonders if stakeholders have taken turns to convey selfmade desserts into conferences.
Now, nonetheless, we’re set to search out out if this courageous new world is constructed on sand or stone. Huge selections have to be made when the BHA board meets in late May or, failing that, in June. How they’re obtained could decide not simply the way forward for the sport but additionally how it’s run.
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