The unfolding corona virus pandemic has resulted in racing in Britain being cancelled from Wednesday until the end of April.
The BHA's decision on Tuesday brings to an end the sport’s short-lived period of racing behind closed doors, which had initially been agreed by the BHA, racecourses and horsemen following consultations with the industry’s Covid-19 steering group.
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British Racing Cancelled Until End of April
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