Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is considered the early favorite for the chair position of the British Horseracing Authority following Lord Charles Allen's resignation.
Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has emerged as the front-runner to assume the role of chair at the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after the unexpected resignation of Lord Charles Allen, who held the position for only six months. Allen stepped down just days after the announcement of increased scrutiny and challenges facing the horseracing industry. His tenure, which began in September 2025, was marked by efforts to establish independent governance within the BHA.
