Ireland is now the only major racing jurisdiction in Europe where the sport is continuing during the coronavirus pandemic
Racing in
Ireland will continue behind closed doors from this weekend but with a series of added measures to guarantee social distancing and minimise the impact on key resources, leaving Ireland as the only major racing jurisdiction in Europe where the sport is continuing during the coronavirus pandemic.
From Friday, when the scheduled all-weather Flat meeting at Dundalk will switch from the evening to the afternoon, there will be no more than one meeting each day and no evening meetings. Owners will not be allowed to attend, no runners from overseas will be allowed to enter and there will be a maximum of 30 minutes between races to assist with social distancing.