Crowds could return on Wednesday under post-lockdown tier system
Four racecourses may all welcome back spectators.
Spectators could be back on track at Ludlow, Lingfield, Haydock and Kempton on Wednesday – because all four tracks are in tier 2 areas under the Government’s post-lockdown restrictions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that outdoor venues in tier 1 and 2 areas would be allowed to admit spectators on a limited basis after the end of the national lockdown on December 2, with up to 4,000 spectators or 50 per cent capacity limits – whichever is lowest – in place in tier 1, dropping to 2,000, or 50 per cent capacity, in tier 2.
With Shropshire, Surrey, Merseyside and London all falling under tier 2 restrictions, as published by the Government on Thursday, all four tracks could welcome racegoers next week – although courses in tier 3 areas, such as Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Leicester, will not be allowed spectators.
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