Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 6 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 6 hours ago Mr Brightside and Craig Williams return to scale after winning the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga has announced plans to have Caulfield ready for CF Orr Stakes Day on February 8, following last Tuesday’s fire in the Norman Robinson Stand. “At the moment, we are still under emergency orders from the local council, so we haven’t been able to get access to the building other than for restoration works,” Kanga told Racing.com. “As soon as that is handed over—and we anticipate that should take about seven days—it wasn’t a difficult decision to move the two meetings.” The January meetings, including the Blue Diamond Previews and three other black-type races on January 25, have been transferred to Sandown. Kanga also provided updates on the longer-term plans for the venue. “The two bars will definitely be out until spring at this stage from what we can tell, and that’s the safest way to do it to allow us to rebuild them to get them as good as they were, if not better,” he explained. In the interim, the club will create new experiences for members. “We will improvise and have some beautiful marquees out the front and temporary installations for our Medallion Bar. “What that will mean is getting our members closer to the track, as we anticipate having marquees right up to the fence.” The club’s main focus will be restoring key facilities. “Our priority is to get the Norman Robinson Stand up and away and to refurbish the Rupert Clarke Stand,” Kanga said. “What we are going to do is still bring the mounting yard back for the Blue Diamond, and the bigger works we anticipate undertaking post-Spring Carnival.” Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.