British Horseracing Authority

The LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings have been updated today, with Ombudsman and Ka Ying Rising sharing top billing on a rating on 131.

BHA's Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill plays a leading role in compiling the global rankings and sat down with us to explain the thinking behind the ratings.

💬 "I'm worried like others that plans to extend affordability checks could damage horseracing."

▶️ Charlotte Cane MP proudly spoke about the importance of Newmarket to the sport and her constituents during Wednesday's Westminster Hall debate.

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💬 "I don't feel this Government is deliberately seeking to destroy and undermine horseracing in the UK, but I very much fear them doing so inadvertently through ignorance."

▶️ Esther McVey spoke passionately during yesterday's future of horseracing debate at Westminster Hall.

💬 "British horseracing simply would not be what it is today without the people working behind the scenes and it underpins many local communities, particularly rural ones."

▶️ Helen Maguire MP spoke during yesterday's future of horseracing debate at Westminster Hall.

💬 "I do share real concern and opposition to the way in which affordability checks have been brought about."

▶️ Dan Carden MP speaking at the future of horseracing debate at the Westminster Hall yesterday afternoon.

💬 "We had hoped for some serious reflection."

▶️ Shadow Gambling Minister Louie French shared his concerns about the Gambling Commission’s decision to implement affordability checks on UK bettors during today's Westminster Hall debate on the future of British horseracing.

💬 "It is vital that any changes to regulation recognise the potential impact on the industry, and ensures that the economic and community value it brings is not diminished.”

▶️ Sally Jameson MP spoke at today's Westminster Hall debate.

▶️ Shadow Gambling Minister Louie French MP reacts to the Gambling Commission’s announcement to proceed with the implementation of betting affordability checks.