Racing Queensland advises that following an extension of the track refurbishment works which are currently being undertaken at Ipswich Turf Club, that the 1350m chute will not be available from Saturday, November 26 up to and including Thursday, December 22.
This has necessitated the following changes:
Saturday, November 26 – race distance amendment
- Benchmark 58 Handicap was 1350m, is now 1200m.
Friday, December 2 – race distance amendment
- Class 2 Handicap was 1350m, is now 1500m.
Wednesday, December 7 – race distance amendment
- Class 4 Handicap was 1350m, is now 1500m.
Thursday, December 15 – race distance amendments
- Open Handicap was 1350m, is now 1200m;
- Colts, Geldings & Entires Class 1 Plate was 1350m, is now 1500m;
- Fillies & Mares Class 1 Plate was 1350m, is now 1500m; and
- Maiden Handicap was 1350m, is now 1500m.
Thursday, December 22 – race distance amendment
- Benchmark 65 Handicap was 1350m, is now 1500m; and
- Class 2 Plate was 1350m, is now 1200m.