Unsafe track conditions
Post earlier communication regarding the overnight rainfall, a further 18mm of rainfall was recorded within an hour.
As a result of these heavy rains and rains expected to continue through the day, the track conditions are unsafe for racing at this point.
A decision has been taken to abandon today’s racemeeting. Further communication regarding today’s program shall follow.
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