Glossary term

Racing authority

An official regulatory or administrative body responsible for oversight of racing within a jurisdiction or defined system. It may also be a governing body or operator, but Where Horses Run records those functions separately when possible.

Category

Governance and operation

Japanese term

競馬当局

Reading: けいばとうきょく

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Aliases

  • Racing regulator
  • Racing administration

Beginner explanation

A racing authority is the official body overseeing racing in a jurisdiction. It can overlap with a governing body, but the two labels describe different functions.

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