GERMANY became the first major European racing nation to resume on Thursday.
After a two-month, coronavirus enforced shutdown, racing burst back into life at Hanover with a 12-race card. The scenes at the German track were caught on camera.
A trainer watches the action in a face mask – all people on course in Germany must have a mask
Germany is the first major European racing nation to start up since mid-March
People watch on from an empty grandstand at Hanover
Jockeys must wear a face mask while riding
Vive En Liberte (red and blue) won the fillies’ maiden at 6-1 under Adrie de Vries
Jockeys must maintain social distancing between races
Some jockeys rode in plastic face guards
The grandstands will be empty on European racecourses for a prolonged period
