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BHA trying to find a way of allowing owners at races

The return of owners to racecourses continues to be the number one priority for racing’s stakeholders, according to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

While the sport made a successful return to action on June 1 following the shutdown caused by Covid-19, so far owners have not been permitted on course to watch their horses run.

Only essential workers have been in attendance at the meetings that have taken place, including Newmarket for both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

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