Warwick Racecourse

Warwick Welcomes Pilot Crowd

Warwick Racecourse welcomed a crowd of 500 annual members and hospitality guests for its jumps meeting on Monday. It was only the second time since racing resumed from a nine-week shutdown on June 1 that a crowd was permitted on a British racecourse-Doncaster had a week-long pilot project planned for its St Leger festival but that was shut down after just one card due to tightened government regulations. Trainer Christian Williams was among those praising the Warwick project on Monday, saying, "It was brilliant, I think everything has been run...

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Warwick Will Still Stage Spectator Trial

Only 474 spectators will be allowed at Warwick's upcoming Monday pilot of racing with spectators, the course announced on Wednesday. Prior to this adjustment downward, the track had been planning for 800 spectators. One of The Jockey Club's courses, Warwick had met with Public Health England which resulted in the spectator reduction. Racing resumed June 1 and, except for a pilot event at Doncaster last Wednesday, has been conducted without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Following discussions with local authorities and representatives, Warwick Racecourse will welcome up to 474...

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