Subsequent to Tasracing’s announcement yesterday regarding the Spreyton race meeting, a further update is provided as follows:

•  Tasracing COO, Operations Team and Chief Steward attended the site early this afternoon to remediate the surface and assess its suitability for resumption of training and racing activity

• Trackwork will resume tomorrow (Friday) as normal

• Post Friday trackwork, the surface will again be assessed and a recommendation made regarding suitability for 1) continuation of trackwork, 2) scheduling of trials

• Tasracing will continue to consult with the ATA, local trainers, riders and the TJA

• Horse and rider safety are paramount. Tasracing has requested the TJA to provide its view on safety of the surface by close of business Friday, after consulting its members

• Races from the Golden Mile raceday on Wednesday will be managed as follows –

  • With the exception of The Golden Mile, the meeting is declared Abandoned

  • Prizemoney and related payments will be paid in accordance with policy, breakdown/details to be provided Friday

  • The Golden Mile’s rescheduling will be confirmed and communicated no later than 6pm tomorrow, Friday.

• Given the above, a resumption of racing at the next scheduled Spreyton meeting, Wednesday 26 August, cannot yet be confirmed

• As to causation, the asphalt base beneath the Tapeta profile, in addition to deteriorating due to age, was damaged some years ago resulting jointly in structural distress