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Curtis keeping busy waiting for British racing to resume

Champion all-weather rider Ben Curtis has admitted his disappointment at the continued delay to the resumption of racing in Britain — but emphasised his determination to be ready to go if the go-ahead is given for June 1.

1.55PM

English Derby confirmed for Epsom

The Investec Derby is set to stay at its traditional Epsom home this year after local councillors on Tuesday unanimously approved an application to stage the Classic behind closed doors on a Saturday date in July or August.

9.55PM

Strict protocols in place as French racing resumes

French racing faced its new reality on Monday as the sport resumed for the first time since the coronavirus shutdown with action at ParisLongchamp.

7.14PM

Classic contender Victor Ludorum returns to ParisLongchamp

Victor Ludorum puts his Classic credentials on the line as racing returns in France at ParisLongchamp on Monday.

2.59PM

Moreira closes in on Purton with a treble

Joao Moreira outpointed Zac Purton three wins to zero with a skillful treble to move to within one of his championship rival, having been winless against the Australian’s five-timer at Happy Valley midweek.

1.40PM

Weld makes case for racing to return

Leading trainer Dermot Weld has spoken on RTE radio this evening about the implications of the current lockdown on the sport of horse racing.

6.45PM

HRI issues Statement

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) reported today that work is ongoing with Government officials around an appropriate date for the resumption of racing in Ireland, as confirmation came from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that June 29th was the date outlined for racing to return behind closed doors.

7.14PM

Bates tops off a great couple of days for Irish riders in Australia

Following on from Tuesday's big race success for Shane Jackson in the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool his good friend Declan Bates followed up in Wednesday's feature at the course in Victoria, Australia.

11.35PM

Star names among entries for French resumption on Monday

A stellar cast of entries sees Earthlight, Victor Ludorum and Sottsass all feature for what looks set to be a blockbuster resumption of racing in France on Monday.

3.56PM

French racing set to return next Monday

Racing in France is poised to return as planned on Monday after the Paris police gave permission to resume racing at ParisLongchamp.

6.18PM

Purton closes gap to 1 with Sha Tin treble

A Sha Tin treble on Sunday helped Zac Purton close the gap on Joao Moreira to one in the battle for the jockeys’ championship in Hong Kong.

2.50PM

Hong Kong Jockeys' Title contenders has strong book of rides tomorrow

Hong Kong title hopefuls Joao Moreira and Zac Purton will both ride for trainer John Moore is Sunday’s feature Queen Mother Memorial Cup at Sha Tin.

3.36PM

Irish Lockdown until May 18 but perhaps no racing until end of June

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced in an address to the nation this evening that the current lockdown is to be extended by two weeks until May 18.

7.47PM