What's on this week: the show goes on as racing prepares for challenge ahead

Monday

Kelso's meeting goes ahead but behind closed doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The feature Class 3 handicap chase (4.10) has attracted five runners, including the useful Pain Au Chocolat.

Hereford and Southwell also host jumps fixtures, with the former starting at 2.20. The meetings are open to the public but from Tuesday all meetings in Britain will be staged behind closed doors until the end of March at the earliest.

Tuesday

Down Royal and Wexford are the two Irish meetings of the day, with seven races apiece. Racing in Ireland will take place behind closed doors until March 29 at the earliest.

Wetherby and Taunton also host fixtures with the Class 3 novices' chase (4.20) at Wetherby looking an interesting contest. The talented The Big Bite and Aaron Lad head seven possible runners.

Wednesday

Plumpton, Ludlow and Haydock are all in action. Ludlow's feature Class 2 Handicap Chase (3.50) could attract a very classy field with the likes of Grade 2 scorers Charbel, On The Blind Side and Grand Sefton winner Warriors Tale entered.

Charbel: entered at Ludlow on WednesdayCredit: Edward Whitaker

Haydock's seven-race card hosts a trio of Class 3 contests, including the Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (4.00). Potential runners include Mount Mews, Nordic Combined and Fin And Game.

Thursday

Action takes place across the country with Sedgefield, Huntingdon and Chepstow hosting meetings.

Sedgefield's Sky Sports Racing Handicap Hurdle (3.55) has attracted an intriguing field with Chti Balko, Snookered and Brecon Hill entered.

Friday

The Northern Series Finals takes centre stage at Musselburgh, albeit behind closed doors, and with good prize-money on offer, competition should be fierce. The three feature contests are held over 2m, 2m4f and 3m.

Newbury will be hoping to get back on track after its Greatwood Gold Cup card was cancelled last time. There is also all-weather action at Lingfield in the afternoon, while Newcastle and Dundalk take over in the evening.

Saturday

Newbury's seven-race card is centred around the Grade 2 EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Mares' Hurdle (3.15), won last year by Annie Mc, and the valuable Goffs UK Spring Sale Bumper (4.25).

Annie Mc: struck in the Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Newbury last seasonCredit: Bryn Lennon

Kelso also holds a fascinating card with a trio of Class 2 events on offer, including the Liz Adam Memorial Handicap Chase (3.00).

Bangor and Thurles are the other jump meetings of the afternoon, while Lingfield represents the Flat on the all-weather. Southwell takes over in the evening, with the opening race starting at 6.00.

Sunday

Carlisle and Exeter host meetings on a quiet afternoon's racing in Britain, while Downpatrick and Naas are also in action.

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