THE recent news relating to horse racing ("Races fix probe to 'last months' ", February 28) is only procedure so as to maintain the integrity of British horse racing.

Integrity is the cornerstone on which its prosperity as an internationally-respected sport has been built and this will determine its future.

The way the sport of kings has been perceived in the newspapers is totally wrong. The industry employs a lot of dedicated professional people, who work very hard for the pleasure of the public.

Terry Smith,

Fourth Avenue,

Heworth,

York.

Updated: 09:56 Thursday, March 02, 2006