UK horse racing leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators, over coronavirus fears.
Racecourses, participants and governing body - the British Horseracing Authority - will discuss an approach recommended by the sport's Covid-19 group tomorrow.
It's likely to mean that racing moves behind closed doors later in the week, initially until the end of the month.
Racing at Kelso goes ahead today but without spectators, due to the Scottish government's recommendation that gatherings of 500 people be avoided, however over 8,000 fans were in attendance at Uttoxter on Saturday.
A statement from the BHA says a decision on the Grand National, due to take place on April 4th, will be made "as soon as possible".
The Chief Executive of the BHA, Nick Rust, said:
“Racing has worked hard to look after our customers and our staff by following the government’s guidance and taking proportionate action.
“We will agree plans to limit attendance to participants and staff only at race meetings from this week and put in place the contingency plans developed by the industry.”
