Burining Victory and Paul Townend on the way to victory at Cheltenham last weekRacing in Britain is set to move behind closed doors later in the week, initially until the end of March, the British Horseracing Authority has announced. "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. The statement added: "The BHA has been closely following official guidance on public health. "Racing has continued to observe the Government's request for a proportionate response that takes into account public health and the impact on jobs and businesses.

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2020 18:22 UTC