The east coast’s big wet has claimed the remainder of the Randwick race meeting on Saturday following jockey concerns during race six.
Rain was a hot topic leading up to Silver Eagle Day, with the decision to call off the event made with four races remaining.
Already rated a heavy 10 at the start of the day on the back of a continued deluge, more rain continued to hammer Sydney, adding to the tricky conditions.
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The track had a clear on-pace bias and riders had begun seeking better ground off the fence as the day progressed.
Randwick: Please note, following race 5, riders in consultation with the Stewards have indicated that as the going towards the inside is deteriorating riders will endeavour to position their mounts away from the rail in the middle stages to find better footing @royalrandwick
— Racing NSW Stewards (@RNSWStewards) October 8, 2022
Stewards made the call to postpone the meeting as jockeys spoke of visibility issues in the driving rain.
Randwick: Following race 6 riders expressed concerns with the state of the track and visibility due to the inclement weather, the remainder of the meeting has been postponed @royalrandwick
— Racing NSW Stewards (@RNSWStewards) October 8, 2022
The Silver Eagle (1300m) - the sole Group 1 race at Randwick on Saturday - and the Angst Stakes (1600m) will be run as additional races on The Everest card at Randwick next Saturday.
Rain is currently not forecast for that meeting.
The Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1600m) will take place at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
