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