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Podcast: The Final Furlong Podcast
Episode: Shocking Truth: British Racing Requires a Radical Overhaul
Description: William Woodhams, CEO of the world's oldest bookmaker Fitzdares, joins Emmet to discuss Nick Rust's warning that British racing needs a radical overhaul due to rising costs, international competition, declining participation, and the impact of affordability checks. We ask: if betting companies are paying British Racing £500 million a year for media rights alone, why is the prize money so poor? We also react to the parliamentary debate led by Matt Hancock and discuss the rise of black market betting sites and how Ireland is facing the prospect of losing both SKY Sports Racing and Racing TV. Why is no o...