Newcastle is set to host the opening fixture if racing is able to resume as hoped behind closed doors on June 1.
Racing last took place in Britain at Wetherby and Taunton on March 17, with both cards staged behind closed doors. Hopes of a restart this month were dealt a blow on Monday following news from the Government that there would be no professional sport, even without spectators, in England until at least June 1.
The British Horseracing Authority announced on Wednesday that the 2000 and 1000 Guineas would be run on June 6 and 7 and Royal Ascot would remain in its traditional spot in the calendar, although all plans remain subject to sport being cleared to resume. The Derby and Oaks have been pencilled in for the same day this year, July 4.
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