Racing resumed yesterday and Point to Pointing will go ahead this weekend according to present BHA requirements. Most of the affected fixtures have rescheduled, and the countdown to the Avon Vale Races on Saturday March 30 remains unchanged. After consultation with its veterinary committee, and based on the latest tests conducted by the Animal Health Trust, the BHA’s Chief Regulatory Officer, Brant Dunshea, confirmed on Tuesday evening that racing could resume, but only with strict biosecurity controls in place. This decision to return racing in a controlled, risk-managed manner was unanimously supported by the industry veterinary committee. Brant Dunshea said,“Our approach since hearing a
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