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Update - Spreyton Thoroughbred Track Surface

Written by Staff Writers | Aug 13, 2026, 4:25:01 AM

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