Godolphin back steps taken to resume racing with team of stars poised for action

The head of Godolphin's British operation added his support for the approach taken by racing's leaders to restart the sport after the coronavirus lockdown, with last year's champion two-year-old Pinatubo poised to get going when the racing programme becomes clearer.

Hugh Anderson, managing director of Godolphin (UK and Dubai), admitted he was eager for racing to restart with several exciting horses due to represent Sheikh Mohammed's organisation this season, but is appreciative of the measures being taken by the racing industry.

He said: "I think we've been very well kept in the loop by the BHA and the Jockey Club, to a certain extent, and I feel that our industry is doing it's very best to get us going – I certainly wouldn't be critical of anyone at this stage. I see the news [about the coronavirus] and the UK is still in a very difficult state and I'm under no illusions and it's going to be very difficult for us.