The highly anticipated Albury Gold Cup meeting has been abandoned after heavy rainfall rendered the track unsafe for racing.
Racing NSW stewards made the early call on Friday morning, following more than 40mm of rain in the past 24 hours, leaving surface water across the course.
Albury Racing Club CEO Steve Hetherton confirmed the cancellation of all scheduled activities for the day, urging racegoers not to head to the track.
“Unfortunately, the racing has been cancelled, and the club has made the decision to call off all activities,” Hetherton said.
“We understand this is disappointing for everyone involved.”
Local trainer Kym Davison expressed his frustration at losing another Albury Gold Cup meeting, recalling the event’s previous washout in 2019.
“The old hex strikes again,” Davison said.
“You might expect to lose a meeting once in 50 years, but not twice in such a short period. It’s a huge blow for the club, considering the massive amount of work that goes into preparing for a day like this.”
While the club remains in discussions with Racing NSW about a potential rescheduling, Hetherton admitted the complexities involved.
“Finding a new date is not that easy. There are significant impacts on other clubs when trying to reschedule,” he said.
“We can’t disrupt other meetings, especially in our region. An announcement will be made in due course.”
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