Local trainer Mick Appleby strongly criticised the decision to stage Tuesday's meeting Leicester after the city had restrictions re-imposed after a spike of Coronavirus infections.
Appleby, along with fellow trainers Chelsea Banham, Alan King, Graeme McPherson and David O'Meara, all withdrew horses citing COVID-19 concerns.
With only four out of the 11 in the stall handlers team also agreeing to work at the track, all races had to be started by Flip tape.
Trainer Mick Appleby strongly criticised the decision to stage Tuesday's meeting Leicester
The BHA had given the go-ahead for the meeting the green light at 11am after consultation with the local health authority.