The National was doomed when it was announced that emergency services are to be withdrawn from supporting mass gatherings. Public health must come first. Thoroughbred and Trotting Racing in France, which has been operating behind closed doors, was shut down completely from today (Tuesday) until April 15. 'We also have a range of measures in place designed in response to the government's guidance on public health and we will continue to update these as appropriate. 'We are following the government's advice to strike a balance between protecting public health and maintaining business activity and will continue to do so.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2020 21:18 UTC