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The grandstands and boxes at ParisLongchamp will be empty for Monday's racing return outside the French capital. (Image: Vincent Fillon)

After Near Reversal, French Racing Resumes on Monday

Brian Robin - May 10, 2020 3 min read

Overcoming a late-arriving challenge from entities inside the French government, horse racing will resume as planned in France Monday, according to an announcement by France Galop. Edouard de Rothschild, the president of the French governing body for racing, tweeted early Saturday morning that French President Emmanuel Macron signed off on […]

Racing at French tracks like Chantilly could resume as early as May 11 behind closed doors. (Image: Getty)

With Strict Safety Rules, French Racing Plans a Return to the Track in May

Brian Robin - April 23, 2020 2 min read

Racing officials in France outlined a plan this week to resume racing at French tracks on May 11, a move that could signal a return to racing across Europe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After meetings between French racing officials from the various governing bodies and government ministers, […]