GERMANY became the first major European racing nation to resume on Thursday.
After a two-month, coronavirus enforced shutdown, racing burst back into life at Hanover with a 12-race card. The scenes at the German track were caught on camera.
A trainer watches the action in a face mask – all people on course in Germany must have a mask Reuters
Germany is the first major European racing nation to start up since mid-March Getty Images - Getty
People watch on from an empty grandstand at Hanover Reuters
Jockeys must wear a face mask while riding Getty Images - Getty
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Getty Images - Getty Vive En Liberte (red and blue) won the fillies’ maiden at 6-1 under Adrie de Vries[/caption]
Jockeys must maintain social distancing between races Getty Images - Getty
Some jockeys rode in plastic face guards Getty Images - Getty
The grandstands will be empty on European racecourses for a prolonged period Reuters