Irish abroad hoping for a jump start as horse racing returns in England

Horse racing is scheduled to return in Britain on Monday for the first time since Covid-19 brought the action to a grinding halt on March 17.
Irish abroad hoping for a jump start as horse racing returns in England
Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 19:15
Daragh Ó Conchúir

Race horses exercising on Epsom Downs yesterday. Racing will return to action at Newcastle on Monday with 10 cards. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Race horses exercising on Epsom Downs yesterday. Racing will return to action at Newcastle on Monday with 10 cards. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Horse racing is scheduled to return in Britain on Monday for the first time since Covid-19 brought the action to a grinding halt on March 17.

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