OFFICIALS at the British Horseracing Authority have stressed their focus is on working towards a resumption of racing “as soon as possible” amid reported frustration among some trainers over the leadership of chief executive Nick Rust.

Rust announced in January he would be leaving the post he has held for six years at the end of 2020, and the Sunday Telegraph reported Mark Johnston and Ralph Beckett had contacted BHA chair Annamarie Phelps to voice their concerns following a press release on April 15th regarding the continued suspension of racing in Britain.