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Weighing Room Covid Test Requirement Waived

British racing has dropped mandatory Covid-19 testing for weighing room entry effective Thursday, following the change to self-isolation rules in England. Access to the weighing room will continue to be restricted to essential personnel.

British Horseracing Authority Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Jerry Hill said, “Throughout the pandemic, we have endeavoured to make evidence-based decisions that protect our people and safeguard the industry against Covid-19-related disruption. In recent months, testing for weighing room personnel has been a crucial part of this strategy and I'd again like to thank everyone for their continued patience and cooperation. Changes to self-isolation rules, together with promising signs in infection data, enable us to bring forward an end to mandatory testing, although testing on a voluntary basis is still recommended. As emphasised previously, Covid-19 still exists, so please continue to do what you can to reduce your own risk and prioritise the health and livelihood of others.”

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Chan Named Tattersalls Representative

Ben Chan, who worked for 19 years for the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a TV reporter and analyst, has been appointed South East Asia representative for Tattersalls. Chan, who recently moved to Newmarket, will focus primarily on promoting Tattersalls sales in Hong Kong, but his role will also encompass Macau and Singapore.

In addition to his raceday role in Hong Kong, Chan also covered international meetings for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and is a contributor to the Chinese language Hong Kong racing publication Hong Kong Daily News.

Chan said, “There have been so many top Hong Kong horses bought from Tattersalls over the years and I am enormously looking forward to promoting Tattersalls sales not only to owners and trainers in Hong Kong, but also to buyers in Macau and Singapore. Tattersalls is widely regarded as the European market leader with a reputation for outstanding customer service and I am thrilled to be joining the Tattersalls team in this new role.”

Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore have always been important markets for Tattersalls and Ben Chan is a great addition to our roster of overseas representatives. Well known and respected in the Hong Kong racing industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience to the role and his knowledge and extensive contacts in Hong Kong and the wider South East Asia region will be invaluable as we look to promote all Tattersalls sales to as wide an international audience as possible.”

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Palmer To Leave Newmarket For Cheshire

Classic-winning trainer Hugo Palmer is to succeed Tom Dascombe at Michael Owen's Manor House Stables in Cheshire.

Confirming the news on Twitter on Thursday, Owen said, “I am absolutely thrilled to announce that multiple Group 1 and Classic-winning trainer, Hugo Palmer, is to join Manor House Stables as our trainer and will be taking up his appointment in readiness for the new season.

“Hugo's CV is there for all to see and it's a huge coup for the area to welcome one of the country's leading trainers. MHS has made giant strides both on and off the track since we opened our doors 17 years ago and I look forward to furthering that success with Hugo in the years to come.”

Palmer, who started training in Newmarket from Kremlin Cottage Stables in 2011, quickly rose to prominence when saddling Covert Love (Ire) (Azamour {Ire}) to win the Irish Oaks and G1 Prix de l'Opera in 2015. The following season saw him land his first British Classic when Galileo Gold (GB) won the 2000 Guineas for Al Shaqab Racing. The son of Paco Boy (Ire) went on to finish runner-up in the Irish 2000 Guineas and win the St James's Palace S. and is now standing at Tally-Ho Stud in Ireland. Palmer also trained Galileo Gold's first Group 1 winner last season, Ebro River (Ire), himself now a Classic contender for this year along with Dubawi Legend (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), who was runner-up to Native Trail (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) in the G1 Darley Dewhurst S.

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Ninety-One Entered For Derby

Ninety-one entries have been taken for the G1 Cazoo Derby, which is set to be run for the 243rd time at Epsom Downs on June 4.

This year's Derby will include Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen, and the Derby features three entries from her stable, headed by her homebred G3 Solario S. winner Reach For The Moon (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), trained by John and Thady Gosden. Champion 2-year-old Native Trail (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) is nominated, as are top 2021 2-year-olds like El Bodegon (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) and Point Lonsdale (Ire) (Australia {GB}). Trainer Kenny McPeek has nominated Tiz The Bomb (Hit It A Bomb), who won last year's GII Bourbon S. on the turf at Keeneland and was second to Modern Games (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.

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