Cheltenham to create 'bubble' for Irish staff, trainers and jockeys

Cheltenham to create ‘bubble’ for around 150 Irish stable staff, trainers and jockeys at next month’s Festival

• Cheltenham creating a ‘bubble’ for all personnel involved in the Irish challenge 
• British and Irish jockeys will be accommodated in separate changing rooms
• Overseas visitors must stay within the ‘green zone’ created at the track 

Cheltenham are creating a ‘bubble’ to incorporate all personnel involved in the Irish challenge at next month’s Festival to ensure they do not come into contact with the local community.

All stable staff, trainers and jockeys — around 150 people — will be accommodated at the course with structures being built to go with existing accommodation.

Overseas visitors must stay within the ‘green zone’ created at the track and will not be permitted to leave it for any reason.

Cheltenham are creating a ‘bubble’ to incorporate all personnel involved in the Irish challenge

Plans have been drawn up by the British Horseracing Authority and Jockey Club with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.

Before leaving Ireland, everyone involved at the Festival must have a Covid-19 test. They will also be tested before their return and then be subject to Irish quarantine rules.

British and Irish jockeys will be accommodated in separate changing rooms.

Dr Jerry Hill, chief medical adviser to the BHA, said: ‘We appreciate the hard work to ensure all of those involved at this year’s Festival can do so in an environment that is as safe as possible.’

Amateur jockeys cannot ride at the Festival under the current Covid rules surrounding elite athletes.

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