Horse racing to continue in Ireland but owners excluded again

The scene at the races in Killarney on Monday. Photo Healy Racing.

Racing in Ireland is to continue but without owners in attendance after the Government rejected expert advice to introduce the highest level of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

“It’s back to racing behind closed doors so level three, which means it will only be essential workers allowed,” said Horse Racing Ireland chief executive, Brian Kavanagh.