Financial pressure and a relentless workload: how a rider's life takes its toll

It should be another big week of horseracing but, as we all know, that is not the case.

Thirty-two meetings in Britain were scheduled this week, including a likely thrilling finale to the jumps season. But the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave Britain and Ireland in lockdown, with everyone craving for normality to return.

Among the manifold issues surrounding the coronavirus, experts are warning the situation is likely to intensify mental health issues.