British racing to go behind closed doors

hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions.

“The sport’s tripartite leadership – including racecourses, participants and the governing body the British Horseracing Authority – will tomorrow discuss an approach recommended by the industry’s Covid-19 group.

“It is likely to mean that racing moves behind closed doors later in the week, initially until the end of March. Racing’s fixture list will also be considered.”