Newmarket Classics: 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas are scheduled for June 6 and 7.
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Newmarket Classics: 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas are scheduled for June 6 and 7.
Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
British races are planning a successful comeback as the first two classics of the season are still slated for the first weekend of June as part of the latest provisional show presented by the BHA.
On Monday, the government announced that professional sport will not take place in England until June 1 at the very least, forcing the BHA’s Flat Patrons Committee to adjust its revised schedule published on May 1.
I had hoped to run several high-profile betting races during the last two weekends of May in the lead-up to the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas Qipco, but instead several Patron contests will be organized in the first week of races and all will be Open to international runners.
Royal Ascot, which will take place behind closed doors, is still scheduled for its normal schedule between June 16-20, but there will be some changes to the order of the races.
Epsom will host the Investec Derby and Oaks on July 4, after receiving official local approval to host the Classics on Tuesday, with normal public access to prohibited racetracks for 24 hours.
On an extraordinary weekend, the Coral-Eclipse was delayed one day until July 5 and will only be open to horses four years and older.
Provisional pattern plan
The races will be held between June 3 and 4. Classical Test (1m2f, 3yo, Group 3) Snowdrop (1m, 3yo + f, listing) Hall (6f, 3yo, Group 3)
The races will run on June 5. Abernant (6f, 3yo +, Group 3) Brigadier Gerard (1m2f, 4yo +, Group 3) Paradise (1m, 3yo +, listed) Lingfield Oaks test (1m3½f, 3yo f, listed) Lingfield Derby Test (1m3½f, 3yo cg, listed) Coronation Cup (1mf, 4yo +, Group 1)
The races will run on June 6. 2,000 guineas (1m, 3yo cf, group 1) * Dalia (1m2f, 4yo + f, Group 2) Palace House (5f, 3yo +, Group 3) Sagaro (2m, 4yo +, Group 3) Newmarket (1m2f, 3yo cg, listing) * Note: distance change from dahlia to 1m2f
The races will run on June 7. 1,000 Guineas (1m, 3yo f, Group 1) Pretty Polly (1m2f, 3yo f, listed) Hunting dogs (1m2f, 4yo +, listed) Cecil Frail (6f, 3yo + f, listed) Spring Trophy (7f, 3yo +, Group 3) Pinnacle (1m4f, 4yo + f, Group 3)
“What is important is that the planning of the race around Royal Ascot reflects the unusual circumstances in which it will be run,” said Nick Smith, director of racing and public affairs for Ascot.
“We must be aware of the broader public health situation in June, but we must still plan to go ahead and develop a Pattern that reflects the requirements of those involved in the sport. It will be different but absolutely recognizable as Royal Ascot.
“With the Guineas much closer to reunion than normal, we will have to figure out how that affects our three-year-old races and it is obviously not an ideal situation to prepare young people for Royal Ascot.”
Nick Smith: “The important thing is that the planning of the race around Royal Ascot reflects the unusual circumstances in which it will be run”
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Nick Smith: “The important thing is that the planning of the race around Royal Ascot reflects the unusual circumstances in which it will be run”
Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
“Generally, you would have much more time, but those two-year races will run and clearly will not attract the number of experienced horses in the usual way. Along with Pattern races, it is very important to develop a program for as many young people as possible. possible to get to Royal Ascot with some experience. “
A provisional race program was launched on May 7 for the first seven days of No Skipper races, with regionally divided meetings, and the BHA expects to publish more details on this period, as well as a provisional schedule for the second seven-day window. , this week.
A statement issued by BHA on Wednesday said: “The goal remains to provide, as soon as possible, at least one pattern or numbered opportunity that covers the key distances for different sectors of the population for children three years of age and older, with an adequate number of rookies and two-year-old conditions races scheduled to ensure horses can run before Royal Ascot.
“It may be necessary to adjust this interim plan based on when and under what circumstances races can start again.”
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