Racing Post
In a move welcomed with surprise and delight by racing and bookmakers UK prime minister Boris Johnson announced English racecourses will be allowed to start welcoming back limited crowds from next Wednesday, while betting shops can re-open too.
Up to 4,000 people will be admitted to outdoor sporting venues in the areas of England least affected by Covid-19 in Tier 1, a number which would drop to 2,000 in Tier 2.
And in a further boost to the sport, betting shops across England will open their doors again along with other non-essential retail premises when the England-wide coronavirus lockdown comes to an end.
Racing's stakeholders welcomed the somewhat unexpected development, with BHA chief executive Nick Rust describing the UK government's announcement as "more welcome news" following last week's offer of financial assistance in the form of £40 million in loans. Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong hailed a "welcome development".
Last edit: 4 years 6 months ago by Dave Scott.
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