Horse racing behind closed doors: How it works in Hong Kong and elsewhere
"It's certainly a bit different."This is life in 2020 for leading rider Zac Purton - one of the most tested athletes in the world.
"It takes me back to the days when I was an apprentice riding in the country, setting off. It's a small price to pay so that racing can take place."There are two meetings a week - one at Happy Valley and the other at Sha Tin - and, while the numbers attending are restricted, it's still big business. "With over 110,000 people employed or participating in Victorian thoroughbred racing, the continuation of racing has been vital for many livelihoods," added the spokesperson.
No-one aged over 70 will be allowed at Irish tracks in the initial stages - ruling out the attendance of successful veteran trainers such as Jim Bolger, Jessica Harrington and Dermot Weld. "Always keep a social distance of 1.5m between people. Never take off the facial mask. Respect the barrier gestures and use the hand sanitiser dispensers that have been put in place."Back in Hong Kong, there have been just four confirmed coronavirus deaths from a population totalling 7.5 million.
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