Horse Racing in Britain and France: A Shifting Landscape
The horse racing landscape in Britain and France has witnessed significant shifts in recent years. Long-term trends in Britain are now mirrored in France, with societal changes and evolving ownership structures driving these transformations.
In Britain, the decline of owner-breeders over decades has been linked to societal changes. Similarly, French racing has seen substantial changes in the last 15 years, reflecting a trajectory similar to Britain's over the past half-century.
Legendary trainer John Gosden has praised owner-breeders who focus on planning matings for their own racing stables, rather than targeting the sales ring. However, many of the equine empires built by figures like Daniel Wildenstein, Paul de Moussac, Stavros Niarchos, and RC Strauss have diminished or vanished in recent years. Their once-dominant stables have given way to prominent owners such as Wertheimer & Frère, Aga Khan IV, Qatar Racing, and Ecurie Jean-Louis Bouchard.
In France, the exclusive nature of the Group 1 winner's circle has evolved. Once a 'closed shop', it has since opened up, reflecting the broader changes in the sport's ownership landscape.
The horse racing scene in Britain and France continues to evolve, with shifts in ownership structures and a more open Group 1 winner's circle. As the sport adapts to societal changes, new players emerge, shaping the future of the industry.
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