Racehorse trainers already struggling with increasing overheads and rubbish prize money will be devastated by today’s story in the Times suggesting that Rachel from accounts could raise the rates bill on racing yards by 40% as part of a shake up in the business rates system.

Superb second day on our northern @HotToTrotRacing today at the brilliant and very friendly @KelsoRacecourse! Another beautiful track and definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been before..

Interestingly 10 years ago, Litigant won more when landing the November handicap @DoncasterRaces than Castle Cove has just won today! 🤷‍♂️

A story of two Fridays and two racecourses… an excellent 7 race card @HexhamRaces today, big fields, massive crowd, am sure a brilliant atmosphere and just shy of £90k in prize money. Roll forward to next Friday, half an hour down the road at Grade 1 track @NewcastleRaces -

Wonderful visit to beautiful @HexhamRaces today who gave our @HotToTrotRacing team a very warm welcome. I definitely recommend a visit!! #beautiful

@VaughanLewis1 @nickgoff79 @HoskinsSam @HotToTrotRacing @NewcastleRaces @BHAHorseracing @RacehorseOwners @arenaracingco Yes but @BHAHorseracing should never have allowed the rules to exist as they are now which disincentivises improvement and aspiration.

@nickgoff79 @VaughanLewis1 @HoskinsSam @HotToTrotRacing @NewcastleRaces @BHAHorseracing @RacehorseOwners @arenaracingco Exactly that. Definitely good for smaller owners/those tracks in the short term but structures and incentives in the race program bandings have to reflect what is right for the sport and the breed in the longer term. We know some business models are not aligned with that.

@NevinTruesdale @VaughanLewis1 @HoskinsSam @HotToTrotRacing @NewcastleRaces @BHAHorseracing @RacehorseOwners @arenaracingco And clearly incentivised to try to ensure low grade races divide for an extra rights payment, which as an owner of some low grade horses can sometimes be of benefit to me. But probably isn’t to the long term health of the sport

@HoskinsSam @HotToTrotRacing @NewcastleRaces @BHAHorseracing @RacehorseOwners Because @arenaracingco are allowed to get away with these absurd rules that make absolutely no sporting sense - not enough others stand up to them in the obsession to drive short term commercial advantage. @BHAHorseracing need to grip this once and for all.

We have a @HotToTrotRacing runner in the 0-85 5f @NewcastleRaces tomorrow. Our race is worth just £262 to the winner more than the two 0-55 5f races on the same card. What is the point of owning a better horse when the money is virtually the same?@BHAHorseracing @RacehorseOwners

💬 Sally Jameson MP was right to highlight the risks of hiking taxes on online horseracing bets at Treasury oral questions today. We look forward to meeting @Dan4Barnet ahead of the Budget. #AxeTheRacingTax

Delighted to be amongst the nominees for @RacehorseOwners awards 2025 in the large syndicate category 🙏

Hoping @RachelReevesMP is about to consider a tax on ultra-processed food. A small tax on the unhealthiest of foods could be a double win for the NHS as aside from the obvious benefits from extra funding, It could also potentially encourage people to switch to a healthier diet.

Listen to what @HaroldKirk_ said about @BreedersCup Turf hero Ethical Diamond the day he bought him at the #TattsJuly Sale on behalf of @WillieMullinsNH and the H O S Syndicate from @BarodaStudIre. 👀 “Hopefully a very, very good dual purpose horse.”

Great to be back @CarlisleRaces after about 20 years! I did @BangorRaces for the first time after a similar gap last week and I am excited to be very visiting @HexhamRaces & @KelsoRacecourse for the first time later this week! #comeracing

After the tragic passing of Tommie Jakes, which follows on from Ricky Hatton, I feel it’s worth sharing this video that was produced by Norwich City Football Club ⬇️ Check in on those around you ❤️ #YouAreNotAlone #ItsOkayToTalk #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/4WgE99oT7l

Well that's one way of putting it... 🤣

The world keeps turning & another day dawns @NewmarketGallop. And it’s a nice day: very mild, brightening up. Struggling to get my head around the overwhelming sadness of Tommie Jakes’ death. So much sympathy for his family, friends & colleagues. Rest in peace, Tommie.

Putin's biggest fear has been exposed. As a Russian dissident who spent 10 years in his prisons, I can tell you it's not sanctions or missiles. It's the rising legitimacy of the Russian opposition. 🧵 And that legitimacy just got a major boost. [1/12]

I've asked my MP to speak up for farming families and urge the Treasury to rethink the proposed inheritance tax changes on British farms. #StopTheFamilyFarmTax