Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 8, 2018 Journalists Share Posted June 8, 2018 The structure and board of British racing’s new Racing Authority, which will take over Levy distribution from April 2019, has been agreed by the British Horseracing Authority, the Horsemen’s Group and the Racecourse Association. The UK Gambling Commission will collect the Levy and distribution will be carried out by the Racing Authority. Part of its role will include distributing the funds fairly and transparently, consultation with the betting industry and wider stakeholders and growing the racing product. The eight members of the Racing Authority Board are Sir Hugh Robertson (Chairman, independent), Nick Rust (BHA Chief Executive), Richard Wayman (BHA Chief Operating Officer), Julian Richmond-Watson (Chairman, Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association), Charlie Liverton (Chief Executive, Racehorse Owners’ Association), Maggie Carver (Chairman, Racecourse Association) Stephen Atkin (Chief Executive, Racecourse Association), and one additional independent individual yet to be determined. Robertson said, “Today sees a significant step forward for British Racing. I have been very encouraged to see how well the Authority’s new Board is working together to agree spending priorities. We now have an intense period of work ahead of us as a new organisation to prepare for the formal transfer of responsibilities in April 2019, and we look forward to working with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; the Horserace Betting Levy Board; the Gambling Commission and stakeholders throughout racing and betting in the coming months.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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