Robin Oakley

Goodwood was glorious but it highlighted the range of problems facing the sport

Racing is under threat from declining attendance figures, smaller fields and uncompetitive prize money

William Buick wins the William Hill March Stakes at Goodwood on Hoo Ya Mal, who will be sold abroad [Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images] 
issue 03 September 2022
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