The Jockey Club has announced it is quitting the Racecourse Association (RCA) and will join Ascot in giving up its membership of the racecourse trade body. The decision follows the completion of the RCA's governance review, which began in March this year. “This review has addressed the RCA's internal arrangements, but not the constitutional arrangements through which racecourses collectively exercise their influence over the governance of British racing. He added, “In stepping away we remain committed to participating in decisions related to British Racing's future. We have therefore begun discussions with the British Horseracing Authority to explore the most appropriate framework for representing the interests of those within the industry who share a commitment to the long-term sustainability and quality of British racing.