Wyong races moved to Newcastle amid heavy rainfall

May 9, 2024 3:28 am.

NSW horse racing news

The recent heavy rainfall has rendered the Wyong Racetrack unsuitable for racing, as per Racing NSW Stewards.

With 245 millimetres of rain recorded over the week and more rain expected, the decision was made to move the scheduled race meeting from Wyong on Thursday May 9th to Newcastle Racecourse.

Newcastle’s current track conditions are labeled as Heavy 8, with the rail set at nine metres around the course.

READ: Newcastle Racing Tips – Thursday, 9/5/24

Adjustments have been made to three race distances;

Race 3: The Super Maiden Plate, initially planned for 1100 metres, will now take place over 1200 meters.

Race 5: Benchmark 64 Handicap, at 2100 metres, has been reduced to 1890 meters.

Race 8: Midway Benchmark 64 Handicap, a 1000 metre race, will now be contested over 1200 metres.

All other details of the race meeting remain unchanged regarding field sizes and other aspects.

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