Criticism of the World Cup in Qatar should concern racing chiefs as the sport continues to rely on Middle Eastern cash

The Qatar World Cup starts next weekend. The Gulf state has been criticised for human rights abuses and for its ambassador's comments on homosexuality. The tournament organisers have been trying to make the right noises earlier in the year but the mask has slipped recently.

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The World Cup in Qatar is being criticised. Racing is heavily dependent on Middle Eastern cash.

Criticism of the World Cup in Qatar should concern racing chiefs. The sport continues to rely on Middle Eastern cash.

Criticism of the World Cup in Qatar should concern racing chiefs.

Coral offers £5 bet on any market at odds of min 2.0 (EVS) and if it loses, they will refund the stake in CASH. Sky Bet offers 3 x £10 bet tokens. Paddy Power offers a £20 refund for a deposit made using cards. British racing is heavily dependent on Middle Eastern investment. Qatar is a huge player in British horse racing. Bahrainians are growing in influence. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa won the St Leger this year. British trainers and jockeys ignore the criticism. The sport has come to rely on billionaires from countries like Qatar.

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Criticism of the World Cup in Qatar should concern racing chiefs. Racing relies on Middle Eastern cash.