Greyhound racing needs to be ready for quick start

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Greyhound racing needs to be on its toes, ready for a quick start when the hare is set in motion once more. In the struggle to stem the spread the coronavirus, the government has played its trump card: cocooning and almost complete lockdown. Due to its impact on society, it’s a card they know they can play only once. They may try to extend it beyond the initial two-week period, but it is too stark to extend it indefinitely.