British racing’s leadership in disarray after Lord Allen delays arrival at top

Proposed chair of British Horseracing Authority engaged in meetings to understand issues facing sport The administration of British racing appeared to be in disarray on Friday after confirmation by the British Horseracing Authority that Charles Allen, who was due to take over as the BHA’s new permanent chair in three days’ time, will delay his arrival to an unspecified date in order to “better inform his vision for the sport”.In a brief statement, the BHA said: “Since Lord Allen was named as the new chair of the BHA last November, he has engaged in an extensive round of meetings with stakeholders to develop a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the sport. Continue reading...

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