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Races called off after jockeys fatigue concerns

The field in race three rounds the first corner at Toowoomba Turf Club Clifford Park racecourse, Saturday, March 13, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

 

By Trenton Akers
06:55pm • 18 October 2021

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Races at Toowoomba on Saturday night were sensationally called off after a group of jockeys raised concerns about fatigue due to the races going too late into the night.

The concerns were raised following a lengthy delay after a number of lights at the track malfunctioned, causing stewards to postpone the races until they were fixed.

However, once the lights were repaired, a group of jockeys raised fatigue concerns with the remaining races to run later than had been originally scheduled.

With another group of jockeys keen to race on despite the delay, News Corp understands heated scenes took place with a number of trainers having already transported their horses to the track.

With two races having already run, race three was rescheduled to run at around 7:30pm but the group of jockeys concerned about riding late into the night opted to pull their services instead.

Horses parade at Clifford Park. Picture: Kevin Farmer.

 

“Stewards heard concerns from the majority of the riding delegation as they were of the opinion that the remaining events would proceed too late into the evening, and as a result, expressed concern for their safety and fatigue,” the stewards report read.

“After offering solutions to ensure a timely completion of the meeting, the delegation of riders opted to withdraw their services, therefore leaving stewards without any option but to postpone the remaining events.”

It’s understood a range of options were offered to the fractured riding group which could ensure their safety.

Jockey Skye Bogenhuber was fined $1000 on the night, $500 of which was suspended for directing obscene and offensive language towards a steward.

Racing Queensland has since announced the remaining five races will be run on Tuesday with the fields to stay the same.

 

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They will be complaining shortly that the races are starting too early and they can't get a sleep in .

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3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Races called off after jockeys fatigue concerns

The field in race three rounds the first corner at Toowoomba Turf Club Clifford Park racecourse, Saturday, March 13, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

 

By Trenton Akers
06:55pm • 18 October 2021

3

Comments

Races at Toowoomba on Saturday night were sensationally called off after a group of jockeys raised concerns about fatigue due to the races going too late into the night.

The concerns were raised following a lengthy delay after a number of lights at the track malfunctioned, causing stewards to postpone the races until they were fixed.

However, once the lights were repaired, a group of jockeys raised fatigue concerns with the remaining races to run later than had been originally scheduled.

With another group of jockeys keen to race on despite the delay, News Corp understands heated scenes took place with a number of trainers having already transported their horses to the track.

With two races having already run, race three was rescheduled to run at around 7:30pm but the group of jockeys concerned about riding late into the night opted to pull their services instead.

Horses parade at Clifford Park. Picture: Kevin Farmer.

 

“Stewards heard concerns from the majority of the riding delegation as they were of the opinion that the remaining events would proceed too late into the evening, and as a result, expressed concern for their safety and fatigue,” the stewards report read.

“After offering solutions to ensure a timely completion of the meeting, the delegation of riders opted to withdraw their services, therefore leaving stewards without any option but to postpone the remaining events.”

It’s understood a range of options were offered to the fractured riding group which could ensure their safety.

Jockey Skye Bogenhuber was fined $1000 on the night, $500 of which was suspended for directing obscene and offensive language towards a steward.

Racing Queensland has since announced the remaining five races will be run on Tuesday with the fields to stay the same.

 

Great Aussie handle-'jockey Skye Bogenhuber '!