The “soulless experience” for owners must change - and quickly - to prevent a mass exodus from the sport, Gay Kelleway has warned.
Pubs and restaurants, closed during the coronavirus lockdown, reopened for business in Britain on July 4 - the same day that owners were allowed to attend fixtures held behind closed doors.
But, although betting shops had welcomed punters back on June 15, owners are currently unable to drink, eat or bet. “Something needs to be done - it’s a soulless experience for owners at the moment - or they will be gone,” said the Newmarket trainer. “Look what’s happening in the wider world - we need the bars to open, we need the restaurants to open, and we also need the Tote, which has always been operated behind glass