Trainers Reducing Risks, Costs During Shutdown
While COVID-19 has ensured that absolutely nothing is business as usual, the permission of racehorses to continue training has provided...
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Guidelines Released for UK Racing Industry During COVID-19 Lockdown
Following the UK government initiating a three-week lockdown protocol to combat the coronavirus on Monday, the British Racing Authority, Racecourse...
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South African Racing Halted From Mar. 27-Apr. 16
Horse racing in South Africa has been temporarily suspended from Mar. 27 to Apr. 16, after a presidential directive was...
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Horse Racing in Ireland Suspended Until Apr. 19
All sporting events in Ireland have been suspended following an announcement from the Irish Government. Racing has been continuing to...
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Tattersalls Offices to Remain Closed, Following New COVID-19 Restrictions
After the latest batch of coronavirus restrictions on Monday evening, the Tattersalls offices in Newmarket will remain closed, the sales...
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UK Training to Continue as New Coronavirus Restrictions Announced
Trainers are being advised to continue gallops exercise, and adhere strictly to social-distancing requirements, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement...
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Freshman Sires: The Danzig Influence
Monday heralded the first day of perhaps the strangest turf season any of us will ever witness. From Wednesday, Ireland...
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Resumption of Racing “Out of the Question” According to Pascal Bary
One thing that the French trainers seem to have in common at present is their opinion that racing will not...
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Op/Ed: Creating Demand During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are in the midst of a global pandemic unprecedented in modern times. The global stock market is plummeting. Lives...
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ITBF Meeting Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation General Meeting, originally slated for June 12-14 in Paris, has been cancelled due to the...
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Son Of Irish Lights Debuts At Naas
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses...
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Chappet: “I Cannot See That Racing Could Resume In Mid-April”
As France continues its lockdown due to the Coronavirus crisis, Chantilly-based trainer Fabrice Chappet was able to give an insight...
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