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'We're in for racing by remote control' - experts on the world after coronavirus

In the second of a two-part series, Peter Scargill gauges opinions on the future

Sales are set to be impacted considerably by the coronavirus
Sales are set to be impacted considerably by the coronavirusCredit: Edward Whitaker

In the second, and final, part of our investigation into how the coronavirus could change racing in the future, we speak to industry professionals preparing to deal with the short-term and lasting implications of the pandemic that has wreaked havoc with the sport.

Combined they have considerable experience across training, breeding, bloodstock and international racing, making their thoughts on what we may face when something akin to normality returns of undoubted significance.

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