Due to redevelopment works at Aquis Park Gold Coast Turf Club, which will includes the construction of a temporary training track, Racing Queensland advises the following changes have been made to the distance of races at the club’s July 23, July 30 and August 6 meetings, as well as the Gold Coast Cup distance on August 26:
Saturday, July 23
- Benchmark 65 Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m;
- Benchmark 58 Handicap was 1800m, is now 1700m;
- Ratings Band 0–58 Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m;
- Maiden Handicap was 900m, is now 1100m; and
- 2yo Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m.
* Remaning races are as previously programmed.
Saturday, July 30
- Class 4 Handicap was 1800m, is now 1700m;
- Benchmark 62 Handicap was 900m, is now 1100m;
- Maiden Plate (Set Weights) was 1800m, is now 1700m;
- Maiden Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m;
- 3yo Handicap was 1800m, is now 1700m; and
- 3yo Maiden Plate (Set Weights) was 1400m, is now 1350m.
* Remaning races are as previously programmed.
Saturday, August 6
- Class 4 Handicap was 1800m, is now 1700m;
- Benchmark 65 Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m;
- Ratings Band 0–60 Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m;
- Class 1 Plate (Set Weights) was 1800m, is now 1700m;
- Class 1 Plate (Set Weights) was 900m, is now 1100m; and
- 3yo Class 1 Handicap was 1400m, is now 1350m.
* Remaning races are as previously programmed.
Friday, August 26
- Gold Coast Cup ($125k) was 2400m, is now 2200m
* NB: Changes beyond August 6
The following distance changes or starting points will be applicable to races conducted at the venue until further notice:
- 900m races will be run over 1100m, and will start on the course proper;
- 1100m races remain unchanged, however will start on the course proper;
- 1200m races remain unchanged, however will start on the course proper;
- 1800m races will be run over 1700m; and
- 2400m races will be run over 2200m.