Why Britain?
| Mares at Stud | 9,177 |
| Foals | 4,502 |
| Stallions | 114 |
| Horses in Training | 14,262* |
| Registered Owners | 16,852* |
| Racecourses | 59 |
| Total Fixtures | 1,392 |
| Total Prize Money | £99 million |
| Group 1 races | 32 |
| Group 2 races | 45 |
| Group 3 races | 65 |
| Grade 1 races (NH) | 30 |
| Grade 2 races (NH) | 70 |
| Grade 3 races (NH) | 27 |
*Data from 2010. BHA report for 2011 not yet published.
For hundreds of years, British racing has provided not just the world class venue but also the leading participants for countless outstanding racing moments.
Even in today’s internationally competitive market, British racing and breeding have retained their respective crowns as world leaders. Victory in a British Classic such as the Derby remains the ultimate goal of breeders, owners and trainers around the globe.
Over the years our bloodstock industry has been strengthened, not overshadowed, by competition. The industry, offering richness of bloodlines remarkable in their depth and variety, remains at the forefront on the global stage, helping to secure the current and future health of British racing.
The majority of British thoroughbreds are sold through the renowned auction houses Tattersalls, Doncaster and Brightwells, attracting international investors every year.
In an era of increasingly global racing, Britain fields a dazzling array of elite races that dominate the global racing scene in terms of international classifications and prestige both on the Flat and over the jumps.
At the heart of British racing and breeding remains an absolute commitment to quality. The British industry continues to attract a highly skilled and experienced workforce, a wealth of experience and talent amongst Britain’s highly esteemed trainers, and an enviable expertise within the realms of veterinary health care, while educational initiatives for stud and stable staff are enhanced by the British and Northern Racing Schools.
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2011
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