BALTIMORE (AP) – Riders competing in Preakness and other races in Pimlico next weekend will have to go through a COVID-19 control within 72 hours of their first mount.
The Maryland Jockey Club on Friday announced protocols for riders who will compete October 1-3 on the Baltimore track. Runners outdoors in the city will have to leave the track after being tested and self-insulated until they are told of its effects. with positive effects will be excluded from Pimlico.
The 3 days come with 16 bets worth $3. 35 million in scholarships, highlighted through the Preakness on October 3. This is the final stage of this year’s Triple Crown series, which has been reconfigured due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pimlico has a car review site located outside the equipment door. In addition to runners, riders’ room employees, designated officers and race staff must go through COVID-19 checks on Saturday or Monday. the next day. Temperature controls will be required daily.
Pimlico has established more jockey neighborhoods at social distance. Local and out-of-town corridors will have separate areas.
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