The British Horse Racing will go on strike on September 10, taking unprecedented action to deny the race against the government’s proposed increase on betting on sports.
As part of its industry-wide ax, the racing tax campaign, Lingfield Park, Carlisle, Northxetter and Campton Park, have been rearranged by the British Horseing Authority.
This is the first time the game has voluntarily denied the race in its modern history.
The governing body is campaigning against the treasury’s proposal to introduce a single remote gambling tax, which will increase the 15% tax rate paid by the bookies on racing and align it with online gaming, which is currently taxed at 21%.
BHA states that this will be a “destructive effect” on the industry, with its economic analysis predicts an estimated £ 330m loss and risks 2,752 jobs in the first year alone.
BBC Sport has contacted the department for culture, media and sports for comments.
Chancellor of the Autumn Budget of Rechhel Raves in October is expected to bring tax.
Brant Dunshe, the chief executive of the British Horsing Authority, said the proposals “threatened the future of the game”.
Race meetings in the UK are 363 days a year until it is closed for adverse weather, equivalent to national crises such as outbreaks and Kovid -19 epidemic of the virus.
The strike took place a day before the start of the four -day St. Lagger Festival at Doncaster Race Course.
“British racing is already in an uncertain financial position and research has shown that tax growth on racing can be frightening for sports and for thousands of jobs relying in towns and communities across the country.”
“This is the first time British racing has not chosen the race due to government proposals. We have not taken this decision lightly, but in doing so we are urging the government to reconsider this tax proposal to protect the future of our game which is a fundamental part of Britain’s legacy and culture.”
