Racing must take on the bookmakers

The bookie is tightening his grip
The bookie is tightening his grip

The ills of horseracing have been laid firmly at the door of the self-interested bookmaker, who has turned the sport of kings into a mug’s game, according to the Guardian. Forget Racing For Change, take an axe to the fixtures and at least half the horse and trainer population, it suggests. Controversial, intriguing even. Ain’t gonna happen. Read more.