Racing in Ireland remains behind closed doors, as doubts cast over Cheltenham

Racing in Ireland remains behind closed doors, as doubts cast over Cheltenham

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  • Holly Hunt, SBC News
January 8, 2021 6:15 AM
  • Holly Hunt, SBC News

Racing in Ireland will continue without spectators after the Irish Government introduced new, stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 earlier today.

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The sport has been staged behind closed doors since its resumption on 8 June and the Government confirmed on its official website that protocols will remain in place to protect racegoers.

Elite sports, horse racing, greyhound racing, and approved equestrian events will all be allowed to continue behind closed doors under the new measures.

Furthermore, from Saturday, visitors coming in from the UK will have to prove they have returned a negative test before travelling, which could affect trainers journeying to Ireland for the Grade One Finale Hurdle at Chepstow this weekend.