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Townsville Turf Club meeting abandoned

10 March 2022

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The previously rescheduled Townsville Turf Club race meeting tomorrow, Friday, March 11, has been abandoned.

The decision was made following consultation with the raceday veterinarian as a result of heat and humidity conditions presenting both human and equine welfare concerns.

The congested racing schedule in the region over the next 10 days has resulted in a further rescheduling of the race meeting being implausible.

As a consequence of the abandonment, the following races have been added to the program for the Townsville Turf Club race meeting on Friday, March 18:

  • 3YO Handicap - 1200m, $20,000 + QTIS Bonuses; and
  • Class 6 Handicap – 1300m, $20,000.

Click here to view the amended 10-race program. 

Trainers should also note that as a consequence of the abandonment they are, under Rule LR.37, able to nominate horses denied the opportunity to race at Townsville in other race meetings for which the acceptance deadline has yet be reached e.g. Cairns JC and Mackay TC next week.

Trainers and riders with engagements at tomorrow’s abandoned meeting have been advised via SMS.