Printing Stops At Racing Post

Racing post bosses last night announced the trade paper is “temporarily suspending publication” after today’s edition.

- David Yates

Sales took a hit when the coronavirus pandemic caused the suspension of racing in Britain on March 17, with Ireland following suit a week later.

And last Friday, the Government ordered the temporary closure of betting shops – along with places of public entertainment – in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19. With Irish racing cancelled until April 19 at the earliest – and the sport in Britain in abeyance until May at least – Post staff were informed of the news yesterday.