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ina in a moment it will be time for sport steep at first a look at what else is coming up. as democrats launch an investigation into president trump's business dealings, beyond 100 days will look at this issue. this space rover to mars has been named after rosalind franklin his work was essential to the discovery of dna. we will be talking about raising the profile of women in science. we will discuss the papers at 10:a0pm and 11:30pm. that is all to come, now it is time for sports day. hello and welcome to sportsday. uk horseracing is suspended following an outbreak of equine flu — which could threaten

the cheltenham festival. more needs to be done to tackle racism in football — the premier league makes a pledge to act. and we'll be live at the fed cup tie in bath — they've beaten slovenia, now great britain take on greece. also coming up in the programme... england's cricketers name their squad for the upcoming tour of india — sarah taylor and katherine brunt are back. and running all over the world — 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents — we hear from the woman who's broken the record. hello and welcome to sportsday. there are fears that next month's jump racing showpiece, the cheltenham festival, could be under threat after an outbreak of equine flu. racing was cancelled today and has been called off for the next five

days after three vaccinated horses tested positive for the disease. the horses are from a cheshire racing yard owned by donald mccain. we'll talk to our reporter lizzie greenwood hughes about the impact on racing in a moment but first louise hubble explains how the flu was diagnosed. all racehorses are vaccinated against it but when equine theories suspected, it is this small research centre in newmarket that the world turns to. we are stood in the laboratory but what has been discovered here has led to the shutdown everything in britain today. we were there laboratory that unfortunately confirmed the infection in the resources, some of which were already out racing at racehorse —— which were already out racing at racehorse ‘ ‘ racecourses which were already out racing at racehorse —— racecourses in the uk so racehorse —— racecourses in the uk so unfortunately we were the people who deliver the bad news to the vet and the trainerand

who deliver the bad news to the vet and the trainer and bha. through discussions that were going on last night and the talks again today. equine flu is highly contagious causing coughing, fever and discharge from the nose and can be fatal and unvaccinated animals. this charity test samples from america, india, dubai and south africa. it is one of only three laboratories in the world where they carry out surveillance on equine flu. these are laboratories here in newmarket, in ireland and kentucky. with a filled role of monitoring and characterising the spiders from all parts of the world. —— we carry out the role. since the beginning of the year they have sent out 400 swabs to vets across the uk. they go out there knows of a horse to test for equine flu. today alone 200 have

been returns to be tested. flu naturally mutates and the crucial thing is these are cases of flu in vaccinated horses. a huge part of the research here is understanding the research here is understanding the virus in the way horses respond to it. and ultimately ensuring that vaccines currently on the market work. at what point is the insurance taken to work. at what point is the insurance ta ken to update work. at what point is the insurance taken to update the vaccine? we inform the equine surveillance panel, they meet every year and april and they review the data from around the world and decide whether the vaccines are working or not and whether there is a need for an update. whether there is a need for an . empty whether there is a need for an update. empty racecourses are a site no one wants to see but it is a humbling reminder that the multi—million pound racing machine still revolves around the horses themselves. still revolves around the horses themselves. lizze greenwood—hughes joins me now — lizzie, who's been the bbc‘s racing reporter and a keen jockey herself, what's the latest, how long will this go on for 7 it's has been rumbling on the horse

world for about a month. we have known there have been outbreaks of equine flu across europe and in england but until now they have largely been amongst unvaccinated horses, whether resources are not. but this week, three horses which are in racing at the moment you have been vaccinated, this is from donald mccain's yard. he has done nothing wrong, these things just happen. three had tested positive for equine flu which led to a bit of, not panic, but potentially this could affect hundreds of horses. so today they bha uninstall meetings with be cancelled which affected for courses and also the courses that donald

mccain's horses had run at so that is seven mccain's horses had run at so that is seven racecourses. he mccain's horses had run at so that is seven racecourses. he also have to think about trainers who had horses running at those courses, they could potentially be infected. that report showed it is an airborne and highly contagious disease. it is not something you want to be travelling around the horse world. this is a big problem with cheltenham just a month away and five days of suspension for british, how much longer will it last and what will be the effect on cheltenham and wager equine sports? the short answer is we do not know. the short answer is we do not know. the bha will find that whether they have a more positive tests in the next few days, if they do that could have an effect on everything. even people like me just hack around the

lanes will be stopped from taking oui’ lanes will be stopped from taking our site. we will know on monday if the have not had any positive tests, the have not had any positive tests, the bha will nines whether racing will resume after wednesday. they are trying to stamp dividers out. it needs horses to come into contact with horses for its continuing and they hope to stop racing, they will stop the virus. let us hear from the chief executive. i cannot say there won't be an impact which will stretch as far as cheltenham but in all previous four were infectious diseases have broken out in horse racing here or in other countries, we learn from each time. the key thing is to inform people, stop the movement of people because then you are stopping cross—contamination and you can isolate the issue is much more quickly. the danger would be to ta ke more quickly. the danger would be to take a chance and allow horses to move so we take a chance and allow horses to move so we have locked it down and

we will be in a queer position next week. if you asked me about cheltenham then, i hope to be definitive. —— we will be in a clear position. i am sure the action we are taking with the rest of the industry will ensure that cheltenham can go on. industry will ensure that cheltenham can go on. it has largely been accepted can go on. it has largely been a cce pted by can go on. it has largely been accepted by trainers saying, we want to do whatever is possible to help the sport continue but obviously it will because fly. jockeys need to be paid and racing yards need to get horses out there. they will not get any income from punters. they need this to stop soon and cheltenham, five weeks' time, they hope that bha will say racing can resemble after wednesday. thank you very much for bringing us up—to—date. there is no co—ordination in football in the fight against racism — that's according to lord 0useley, the chair of kick it out.

the premier league have been meeting today to discuss, among other issues, racism in the game. they've pledged to do more, but lord 0useley says those in positions of power haven't taken responsibility to act: there is no coordination, no coherence and it is almost as people are afraid to step out and be innovative. they are waiting for others so if the premier league leads, we hope others will for. that is the wrong way to do it. the fact the premier league has not consulted with kick it out where there is experience to assist them is top it is sad that the premier league who we do perceive quite a lot of support from does not value that in the way to move forward. i think it is the wrong way to go about doing things and i hope they will see the error of their ways. things and i hope they will see the error of their ways.

lord 0usely there — but greg clarke — chairman of the fa — says its notjust a problem for football to tackle: i think there is a problem in society globally with people feeling empowered to say things to women or black people or gay people or lgbt community at large and that has come out of being empowered on the internet to say anything you like with impunity. that is spilling into society. that is one in 10,000 people, that is not majority of fans or referees or anybody else. we need to get good at singling out people who cross the boundaries and take them out of the game. arsenal women play manchester united women this evening for the right to take on manchester city in the final of the league cup.. we can go live to meadow park in boreham wood and join our reporterjo currie. jo — who are the favourites tonight? is itfairto

is it fair to say arsenal other theories? yes, it is fair to say arsenal will start tonight as favourites. they had serious history in this competition. of the seven yea rs has in this competition. of the seven years has been running, they have lifted the trophy five times that they need what the —— so they know what it takes to reach a final. manchester were only created at the start of the season. they have been going very well but should they reach a main —— majorfinal in their first year with his something very special. i caught up with both managers, first the arsenal manager. they have played a good game, they have done well in the league. it is very impressive so we are ready for a difficult assignment. it is our biggest test, we are not naive, they have scored a lot of goals, they had

a fantastic team so great challenge for us and a taste for the players and it will show us where we are. so how are manchester united shaping up under casey stoney? she has put together a very strong squad at the start of the season. they play football in the second tier but looked likely to get promoted come into this season. because of the way the cuts have worked out the season, they have already played super league teams and beaten them. they knocked brighton out of the fa cup. in case they need an extension the final, they know that manchester manchester city are waiting for them so we manchester city are waiting for them so we could have a manchester derby in the final, her special without be? enjoy the game this evening. -- how special would that be? tottenham's wait to move

into their new stadium goes on after the club confirmed the north london derby with arsenal on march 2nd will take place at wembley. construction and safety problems have delayed the opening of spurs' new home from back in september. aleksander cheferin has been re—elected as uefa president after running unopposed. he'll now serve a further four year term. meanwhile fa chairman greg clarke has been elected as a fifa vice president also for the next four years. it's a position that's reserved for a british representative. sheffield united player sophiejones has been charged by the football association, over allegations she racially abused tottenham's renee hector during a match on the 6th january. she has until next friday to respond. and mark allen could land a big fine after conceding his second round match mid frame at the world grand prix. the northern irishman was trailing ali carter by three frames to one in cheltenham and after he missed this yellow early on in the fifth frame, frustration got the better of him. it's against snooker rules to forfeit a frame whilst it's still mathematically possible to win.

mark allen losing his cool there. england's cricketers set off on a tour of india later this month — and they've announced that world cup winners sarah taylor and katherine brunt will be back in the squad. taylor has taken time out of the game to deal with anxiety, while brunt has been injured. henry moeran reports: there is joy there isjoy for there is joy for youngster freya davis who is of further contract for the first time. disappointed for others who lost their contracts. then he's has announced her retirement so it is a team of affirmative change going into this momentous year. the first challenge coming up is a long tour to the subcontinent. india and sri lanka the first challenge for the site. good news in the return of sarah taylor and catherine brands who

bring experience to the squad. catherine has done remarkably well. she has worked at rehab very hard. she has worked at rehab very hard. she was devastated not been able to play in the world cup so she is engaging really, really well. fingers crossed she will be able to play a full and active part. taylor's return comes after having missed the t20 in the west indies. she missed the 2016 season as she managed issues surrounding anxiety. she has recently gained a diploma in life coaching, something she hopes will help her and those around her. it was a decision i made with my family. i like that field and i like to help people to live there for this life. they can achieve happiness i suppose so life coaching seemed an easy happiness i suppose so life coaching seemed an easy avenue happiness i suppose so life coaching seemed an easy avenue to happiness i suppose so life coaching seemed an easy avenue to go happiness i suppose so life coaching seemed an easy avenue to go down so i got there diploma the other day.

it was nice to get and post it. i am really played that. i have obviously been through whatever i have been through and i want to prevent people going through stuff like that but hopefully at the same time meet people into a nice and new. england's tour starts next week. if i make week to mumbai and the first international is on february the 22nd. —— they fly out to mumbai. great britain's fed cup team are playing on home soil down in bath, the second of four days of competition which sees two groups of four nations taking part all with the ultimate aim to get promoted back to the world group. gb made a great start yesterday when they beat slovenia. 0ur tennis correspondent russell fuller is there, hopefully we can speak to him. it is a long way back, slovenia yesterday

and it is greece today. there is every chance it will have to win all three matches to qualify for a play—off at the weekend and only if given that, well they have a chance to play in another play—off in april two reach world group two. that is a conversation we can have an months to come. they have tough task to greece, having won the match against slovenia. 0ur player is struggling, having won the first set, she was broken twice in the second set. she played extremely well to take the second set. but she has been broken back. the second single is likely to be very tight as well. 0nly back. the second single is likely to be very tight as well. only one place in the world rankings sell —— separates the british number one joanna konta and the greek number

one. whoever gets through and we hope it is britain, will get a semifinal win. hope it is britain, will get a semifinalwin. you hope it is britain, will get a semifinal win. you can follow that on our website. the second weekend of the six nations is looming — and teams have been named for this round of fixtures — let's take you through the headlines. scotland made a strong start to their campaign, picking up a bonus point against italy... blair kinghorn scored scotland's first six nations hat—trick for 30 years during that match — but he's been left on the bench for saturday's test against defending champions ireland. gregor townsend insists he's done nothing wrong. but he wants sean maitland and his experience in the side to take on ireland. maitland has been given the recall after recovering from an injury. townsend admitted kinghorn was disappointed, but says maitland is better equipped for the ireland test. ireland themselves need to bounce

back from that defeat to england on saturday... joe schmidt has made five changes to that side — most of them due to injuries picked up in that match. the biggest news is that rob kearney comes in at full—back in place of robbie henshaw who has picked up a knock in training.