'We need it - we need help' - industry figures react to winter survival package

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Racecourses could be the primary beneficiaries of the £40m aid package announced by the government on ThursdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Reaction among trainers, jockeys and officials was broadly positive as the government announced that £40 million of its initial £300m aid package for sport would be aimed directly at racing.

The cash injection is designed to help major spectator sports in England survive the winter, with around £250m coming in the form of low-interest loans and a further £50m in grants.

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Published on 19 November 2020inNews

Last updated 19:34, 19 November 2020

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