Percentage wise up to this year it’s actually lower as the number of runners has increased year on year. Across the globe figures as a percentage are falling and continue to do so. Was 0.3% 20 years ago to 0.2% this year so a third drop.
Your opinion is it’s a cruel sport and is a valid opinion...
I don t think the OP is fishing at all and opinion is valid as anyone.
So it’s clear I love horse racing. It’s not a rich man’s sport but the rich own a lot of good horses.
At no point is there ever an intent for animal cruelty in the sport. Anyone who is deliberately cruel should be punished...
Has anyone actually watched Luton play? They press high once in shape with players basically pressing man to man across the pitch, but once in possession generally speaking they are looking to get forward very directly. They generally have less of the ball than opponents in the championship...