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From famine to feast. Racing in Britain will return with a glut of big contests provided it  gets the green light to resume on June 1 . Provisional plans revealed by the BHA on Wednesday revealed that the first two Classics of the year – the 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas sponsored by Qipco - have been inked in for the end of the first week of action. Twenty Listed or Group races have been planned for the first seven days with Royal Ascot following fast on their heels. All will be open to international runners. And once the royal meeting is over, there will be a swift countdown to the Investec Derby and Oaks, which have been pencilled in for July 4. The Guineas will be run within the first week of racing resuming under provisional plans released on Wednesday (Focosonracing) The following days the  Coral -Eclipse will be run – exclusively for four-year-olds and older if the Derby and Oaks can be staged the previous day. However, the BHA reiterated that “the exact ti...

On the first day back of French racing it is no surprise to see Andre Fabre represented with plenty of leading chances. The biggest name among the runners for the 30-time champion trainer is Victor Ludorum, the unbeaten favourite for the French Guineas. The son of Shamardal comes into the season following an impressive win in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on Arc day. Victor Ludorum is certainly the one to beat in Monday's Prix de Fontainebleau ( 11.55 ) as he looks to enhance his Classic credentials. The mob-handed Fabre is also responsible for the market leader in the French 1,000 Guineas with Tropbeau. Third at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park last time, she takes on key Classic contenders Khayzaraan, Dream And Do and stablemate Tickle Me Green in what looks a fascinating trial ( 12.25 ). Other runners for Fabre to note include smart sprint prospect Duhail ( 9.55 ) and Syrtis, who bids for a first Group-level win in the competitive Prix d'Harcourt ( 1.05 )....

Racecards, odds & results TODAY’S TOP OFFER Today's Cards Tomorrow's Cards Greyhounds Top Offers Ante-Post ATR App Replays More Plans for resumption of racing to be reviewed by BHA board next week Government lockdown measures set to continue. Thursday 09 April  2020 News Share this         bet365 Sign up to bet365 using bonus code ATR100 Plans for a resumption of racing in Britain will be reviewed by the board of the British Horseracing Authority next week. It was announced last month that racing would be suspended until the end of April amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the last meetings to take place in Britain being at Wetherby and Taunton on March 17, both behind closed doors. The Government indicated on Thursday there would be no imminent lifting of the lockdown measures that have been in place in Britain from March 23, with the current restrictions including a ban on public gatherings of mor...