Everything you need to know as British racing restarts at Newcastle on Monday

After a 76-day shutdown, horseracing in Britain is poised to return at Newcastle on Monday. The industry is raring to go and Monday’s card certainly provides racing fans with plenty to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works, how to follow the action, and how to bet.

How does racing work behind closed doors?

Racing returns in a unique way on Monday with strict regulations set out by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Limited numbers of people will be on course and field sizes are restricted to 12 in most races.

Everyone will be subject to temperature screening on arrival and people are encouraged to wear facemasks. Social distancing is to be enforced and the operation will be closely monitored as more racecourses stage action later in the week.

What will the racing programme look like?

With two months of the Flat racing calendar wiped out, expect to see of a lot of competitive racing this season – there is an early indication of this in Newcastle’s ten-race card. All races have the maximum of 12 runners declared.

The history-making first race is the Betway Live Casino Handicap, which will be due off at 1.00.

Newcastle to host ten-race card on Monday following 120 declarations for return

Newcastle’s card consists of six handicaps for more seasoned horses and four races for unexposed types to step forward. It is a fascinating card, especially the Betway Maiden Stakes at 5.40.

Champion Flat trainer John Gosden took subsequent stable stars Enable and Stradivarius to Newcastle to break their maidens – and the well-bred Frankly Darling is one to keep an eye on.

How can I follow the action?

The action will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing and is part of a stellar Monday line-up that also includes the French 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Deauville.

fonte : RacingPost