Horse racing was the first sport allowed to resume in the Russian capital as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions.At the Central Moscow Hippodrome, spectators are not allowed into the stands but they can stream the races live and place bets online.
Alexander Losev, head steward at the Hippodrome, said the jockeys are performing to the best of their abilities because they know spectators are watching them online. Before re-opening, the hippodrome held a number of qualifying races in April, said Losev, stressing that it was important for horses to exercise."Horses should work, they are athletes."
The first horse races were held in Moscow in 1834 and the hippodrome is one of the city's most distinctive landmarks.Some industry experts expect the equestrian sports to grow in popularity thanks to the lockdown.
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