HOT topic of the moment in the UK is the news that the BHA is launching an investigation into bloodstock sales in light of concerns raised about alleged breaches of the industry code of practice, and it’s interesting to see how people align themselves on this issue.

Some of the allegations made about the sector come from a time before the code of practice, which is set out in the BHA’s rules of racing, was introduced, but it’s clear that many people believe that there is still a regular flaunting of the rules.