The condition of Elwick Racecourse in Hobart is of particular attention
Tasmanian Guineas can compete in Launceston for the time of a year in a row after the race is still held on Wednesday due to elwick race track conditions in Hobart.
The $100,000 race scheduled to take position last Sunday, but was forced to return to Wednesday’s show after a walk on the track before the competition discovered giant grass caps loosened after repair paints on Strathayr’s new surface.
Wednesday’s assembly in Hobart is also deserted and without additional assembly from the city of Tasmania until January 8 — where the assembly has already been moved from Hobart to Launceston — most likely the three-year race will be transferred to this assembly to accommodate the owners and running shoes that led their horses to the vital 1600-meter race.
Last year, while Elwick’s frame was suffering from a primary reconstruction, the race had moved to Launceston.
The resolution to suspend Wednesday’s assembly follows an inspection of the thoroughbred track through representatives of sneakers and riders, the Tasmanian Racing Club, StrathAyr, Tasracing and the Racing Integrity Office.
The assembly scheduled for Elwick will take place on 24 January.
Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said that while the resolution had been difficult, the track represents a $12 million long-term investment of Tasmania’s career and its longevity will have to be guaranteed.
He stated that while the arrangement paintings were a success and the track may have been in a position for tomorrow’s meeting, he agreed not to continue, given the long-term interests of the track.
“We are committed to running with StrathAyr to provide an improved race surface for participants and the community,” he said.
Tasmanian Racing Club President Andrew Scanlon said the club supported the resolve to ensure that the track is presented in the most productive situations for the rest of the carnival.