While pre-race day inspections saw the track presented in good order, an unfortunate malfunction the Clubs irrigation system the night before the Cup meeting, saw the track impacted at approximately the 3 f mark (home turn).
Due to this wet area, Racing SA Stewards, in conjunction with jockeys in attendance (as per Policy) deemed the track unsafe for both horse and rider welfare, leading the meeting to be postponed.
Racing SA has enacted the abandoned /postponed race meetings policy (agreed upon by Trainer & Jockey Associations for all abandoned or postponed race meetings) and trainers and jockeys will be compensated in accordance with this policy.
Racing SA will continue to work closely with the Mindarie Halidon Racing Club to ensure a successful running of the Club's Cup Day in 2024 (date tbc).