It is not only horses that suffer. Racing has human victims, too | Letter
The sport props up some of the most oppressive regimes in the world, and exists solely to support gambling, writes Deborah YuillIt was encouraging to see the conversation on the...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
The sport props up some of the most oppressive regimes in the world, and exists solely to support gambling, writes Deborah Yuill It was encouraging to see the conversation on the ethics of horse racing reach your sports coverage. However, Greg Wood misses the point when suggesting the demand for an end to racing is solely the concern of animal rights activists ( Racing need not fear Green party ‘conversation’ but must continue efforts on horse welfare, 13 May ). It is not only horses that suffer. Some of the most oppressive regimes around the world are involved in horse racing. The Saudi Cup, with prize money of $20m, is a huge sportswashing endeavour comparable with that of the Qatari World Cup. Qatar itself has used its vast wealth to become a global power in thoroughbred breeding and racing to raise its international profile. Continue reading...