Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 2, 2020 Journalists Share Posted May 2, 2020 The planned resumption of German racing on Monday, May 4, will now be delayed after Dortmund racecourse was forced to scrap its opening meeting following regional government intervention. On Saturday morning, Deutscher Galopp released a statement confirming that a rule change in Germany pertaining to sporting events during the coronavirus pandemic meant that racing could not go ahead in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of the country. The racing authority had previously secured permission to race behind closed doors under Germany’s Animal Breeding Act. Deutscher Galopp president Michael Vesper said, “It is a real shame that Dortmund cannot resume racing after a break of almost two months. According to the hygiene concept developed by us, there is no risk of infection from racing behind closed on expansive racetracks, and that has also been confirmed by local health authorities. We have received good understanding from the state regarding our concerns, but unfortunately after the meeting of the Chancellor with the heads of state [on Thursday], the time is obviously not yet right to resume. We will continue to talk to the relevant authorities.” Andreas Tiedtke, president of Dortmind Racing Club, said, “While paying visitors are now visiting the zoo and museums, our breeding professionals and racing clubs are left with restrictions on our fundamental rights. Where is the proportionality of the measures if zoos allow one person per ten square metres, whereas we could allow 120 square metres per person to professionals?” He added, “In the interest of and with our responsibility to the breeding industry and many economically related businesses, we will continue to try to stage racing. We are ready and we exceed the requirements.” The next planned race meeting in Germany is due to take place in Hannover on May 7, with fixtures scheduled for five consecutive days after that. German football’s Bundesliga is awaiting an announcement from the government on May 6 regarding a possible restart. The post German Racing Resumption Delayed appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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