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Irish Quarantine Restrictions Eased for Jockeys at Group Level

Jockeys competing in any group or graded race no longer need to self-isolate upon their return to Ireland, the Racing Post reported on Monday. Previously, only jockeys competing at the Grade or Group 1 level were exempt from quarantine. However, jockeys are still required to undergo a trio of COVID-19 tests-prior to traveling and twice once they travel back to Ireland.

“It’s positive news,” said Irish Jockeys Association Secretary Andrew Coonan to Racing Post. “Flat riders travelling abroad will be helped by this but principally at the moment it will impact jumps riders.

“In any event, they have limited opportunities and those opportunities were cut through Covid, so anything that will assist them to help make up some of the deficit is positive and welcomed.”

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‘Racing is Everyone’s Sport’ Initiative Announced by GBR

‘Racing is Everyone’s Sport’ campaign was announced by Great British Racing on Monday. The goal of the initiative is to encourage and welcome LGBT+ participation in racing and bring the racing community together to champion lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. Former jockey Victoria Smith and trainer Mick Appleby are involved with the initiative and have shared their personal experiences.

“This year has been challenging for all [during the coronavirus pandemic]–however research demonstrates that minority groups have been disproportionately affected during the crisis,” said Diversity in Racing Steering Group David Letts. “As such, racing should be proud of the significant progress it has made to promote LGBT+ inclusion.

“The sport’s recently launched LGBT+ network, Racing With Pride, has been a great example of this work which has already proved most valuable to the industry’s LGBT+ community and allies. Everyone in our sport should feel able to be their true selves without fear of discrimination, and I believe we are moving in the right direction to achieve this.”

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UK Spectator Guidelines Released by BHA

A limited number of spectators will be allowed on certain English racecourses as of Dec. 2, the British Horseracing Authority announced. Spectators are permitted in some areas of England, according to the latest guidelines revealed by the UK government. Owners are able to attend fixtures across all three tiers, while regular spectators are allowed only in Tiers 1 and 2. Spectators and owners are both permitted in the Amber Zone (formerly the Owner Zone) at racecourses, but there will be specific areas reserved for owners only. Pre-registration is essential for all, and owners will receive an automatic email with details of how to register once their horse is entered to run. In addition, the owner’s email will contain information regarding badges available, food and beverage options and any screening arrangements in place at that fixture. The racecourses have produced a briefing document which outlines arrangements for owners under the tier system. Owners are also responsible for following the Owners’ Code. There is an updated version of the Owner Protocols to reflect the new tier system, as well.

The Racecourse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are continuing to work with racecourses to ensure that the raceday is as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, as the tier system enables an easing of restrictions guarding against the coronavirus. Please note that Scotland and Wales are awaiting guidance on the return of spectators. For more information, go to www.britishhorseracing.com.

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Too Darn Hot’s Sister Unwrapped at Newcastle

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Tuesday’s Insights features a full-sister to MG1SW Too Darn Hot (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}).

2.40 Newcastle, Novice, £5,300, 2yo, 10f 42y (AWT)
DARLECTABLE YOU (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the seventh foal out of the Lloyd-Webber’s remarkable Dar Re Mi (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}) and a full-sister to the 2018 chief juvenile Too Darn Hot (GB) and high-class racemares So Mi Dar (GB) and Lah Ti Dar (GB). John Gosden gets the April-foaled daughter of the triple Group 1 winner out before the end of the year at the track at which he introduced Enable (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) at almost exactly this date four years ago and which also played host to the fellow Clarehaven stars Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Stradivarius

(Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) and Lord North (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Greeting her on her bow is another notably-bred individual in Godolphin’s Bandinelli (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), a Charlie Appleby-trained full-brother to the dual top-level scorer Old Persian (GB).

3.10, Newcastle, Mdn, £6,300, 8f 5y (AWT)
FIREWORKS (FR) (Kingman {GB}) was possibly named after the effect he had on the Arqana Deauville August Yearling Sale when selling as the third-highest-priced lot and second-highest-priced colt for €850,000 to Amanda Skiffington. Set to debut in the colours of Fiona Carmichael, the William Haggas-trained bay is out of a full-sister to the G2 Lancashire Oaks and G3 Prix Minerve winner Pomology (Arch) and a half to the Grade I performer Sassy Little Lila (Artie Schiller).

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