The Magic Millions Carnival, one of Australia’s premier racing events, has officially been rescheduled to Friday night at the Gold Coast after ongoing storms and extreme weather conditions forced a delay earlier in the week.
Organisers made the announcement following a thorough assessment of the Gold Coast track, which had been rendered unsuitable for racing due to persistent rain and surface water.
The decision to postpone the event was made to prioritise the safety of horses, jockeys, and attendees.
Concerns initially arose from the new turf, which had been recently laid after a section of the track was poisoned.
The extreme weather added further complications, leading to an indefinite delay after Race 3, the Magic Millions The Debut, where Amosu secured the $500,000 prize for trainer Liam Birchley.
Chief steward Josh Adams provided insight into the earlier postponement, explaining:
“There is surface water throughout the track, but if that weather band does pass, we may have time for that water to run off. We’ll reassess, speak to the riding group, and give them our feedback on what we’ve seen.”
After further monitoring of weather conditions and the track, Adams confirmed the rescheduling:
“With the forecast looking clear for Friday night, we’re confident the surface will be ready for racing. We’ll continue to monitor conditions closely, but we’re optimistic about proceeding with the revised schedule.”
The delay impacted several key events, including the $3 million 2YO Classic and $3 million 3YO Guineas, which will now take place under the Gold Coast’s lights on Friday night. Racing enthusiasts, connections, and fans eagerly anticipate the resumption of this premier event.
All final field bets will be refunded with all the top horse racing bookmakers; however, the futures bet will stand.
Horsebetting will provide further updates as preparations continue for Friday’s showcase.
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