Think Tank established to outline return of racing
Important we do all we can individually and collectively to fight Covid-19 – HRI chairman Nicky Hartery With racing in England and Ireland in lockdown a think tank was put in place in a bid to outline the return of the sport in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic ANDREW ATKINSON reports. With racing […]
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Coronavirus halts BHA whip offences investigation
By Andrew Atkinson The British Horseracing Authority has put on hold an investigation into whip offences by jockeys in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. “A new timetable will be agreed at an appropriate point in the future. “The consultation would require a significant focus from senior officials, who are involved in the formation […]
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Coronavirus: BHA announcement
By Andrew Atkinson The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has released a statement in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, that has put racing in lockdown. “We are working with Defra to ensure we are interpreting their guidance correctly. Our current understanding is that horses can continue to be exercised as usual, provided guidance on […]
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Coronavirus: Ireland race meetings follow suit in coronavirus lockdown
Quote: ‘Most important is health and safety’ – trainer Aiden O’Brien By Andrew Atkinson Chief sports editor RACING in Ireland has followed suit of England and France on cancelling race meetings, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that all sporting events were to be cancelled as of midnight on March 24 […]
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Hughes to be named champion NH jockey
Presentation ceremonies on hold By Andrew Atkinson The National Hunt Champion jockey title will be presented to Brian Hughes – with any presentation ceremony on hold due to racing’s coronovirus closedown. Hughes has reportedly been told that he will be crowned champion jockey, when the appropriate time arrives. Champion jockey Richard Johnson said that Hughes […]
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