Britain: Almost Half Of Respondents In Recent Survey Believe Races Are Fixed

The British Horseracing Authority continues to stress that “education and communication” are vital to the sport’s future after a recent survey indicated that almost half of those questioned believed that races were fixed.

The Racing Post reports that the survey was commissioned by Portland Communications and was conducted by Populus, a consumer research agency. The results of the survey, which contacted 2,000 people, revealed that 49 percent linked “racing to the fixing of results.”

The survey also indicated that horse racing and football/soccer were the two “least trusted sports” in the country.

Brant Dunshea, BHA director of integrity and regulatory operations, told the Post, “This survey data indicates a level of mistrust amongst the British public about integrity in sport in general, including horseracing.”

“We are aware responsibility for the sport’s reputation lies with the regulator. We must be seen as credible and progressive when it comes to dealing with the important issue of integrity and lead from the front.”

Read more in the Racing Post

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