Horse racing professionals from across France gathered in Paris to protest a proposed increase in taxes on horse racing bets, leading to the cancellation of races nationwide. The government aims to raise the tax on physical betting from 6.9% to 7.5%, and online betting from 6.9% to 15%. Jockey Nicolas Raimbaux expressed concern about the detrimental impacts on the industry, which relies heavily on betting revenue to sustain trainers and breeders. As the government considers a potential repeal of the tax hike, protesters demand a definitive stance from the Prime Minister.