RACING in Australia and New Zealand is set to continue, as infections from Covid-19 rise. As of March 17th, Australia had 454 confirmed infections with 46% of those in New South Wales, while in New Zealand the number of confirmed cases stood at 11.

On March 16th Racing authorities around the country announced that they would continue behind closed doors until at least April 13th with the restrictions also applying for trackwork, trials and training centres.