A letter from the editor in view of the coronavirus pandemic

Dear reader,

This wasn't the racing coverage we thought we'd be running the week after Cheltenham, with a blockbuster Grand National in prospect and the Flat season poised to get under way. But, as everyone keeps saying, these are strange times we find ourselves in.

Like you, I've found the coronavirus pandemic a source of great uncertainty and concern. How will it affect the public health, business and racing? When will our sport resume? And what will it look like when it does?

I know there are greater concerns in the world right now, but our focus at the Racing Post is, first and foremost, on providing answers to the questions that affect racing. We want to be the voice of all those who care about horseracing, whether you're a small business owner, self-employed or just passionate about the sport we all love.

Over the coming days and weeks, we'll work tirelessly to bring you the latest news about coronavirus and how it is affecting racing. We'll aim to provide you with the facts you need to make important decisions and stay informed.

Of course, while the Covid-19 outbreak dominates everything else, life has not stopped. We all need a break from thinking about its impact, probably increasingly so as the weeks go on, so we're also working on a diverse range of compelling interviews, features, guides and trips down memory lane from the best and sharpest writers at the Racing Post.

In Ireland, our expert team will be bringing you the most in-depth coverage of the action still going on behind closed doors, including at Dundalk tomorrow, at Thurles on Saturday, at Downpatrick on Sunday and at Naas on Monday (when we'll see juveniles strutting their stuff in Flat maidens - reassuring proof that life goes on!).

We've also got tipsters and analysts on our team who are specialists in international racing, greyhounds and a huge range of sports right around the globe, so whatever you choose to follow in these coming days and weeks, you can make informed and sensible betting decisions. Responsible gambling matters more than ever when our usual betting avenues are no longer available.

And if you have any questions you'd like us to answer, stories you'd like us to run or simply any feedback on what we're doing, please don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing editor@racingpost.com.

Finally, I'd like to thank you, our loyal readers, for sticking with us. My team and I will do everything in our power to inform, advise and entertain you in these difficult coming weeks, until brighter times resume once more.

With best wishes,

Tom Kerr
Editor