Eagle Farm will not host racing during the 2018 winter carnival after authorities deemed it needs more time for testing after renovations. Eagle Farm underwent a A$10-million redevelopment prior to the 2016 winter carnival but was deemed not up to standard, forcing further recent renovations.
Brisbane Racing Club Chairman Neville Bell said, “The decision to call it now provides certainty for all participants planning carnival campaigns in the first half of next year and to ensure we give the Eagle Farm track every opportunity to perform to the highest of standards which our stakeholders, members, patrons and punters deserve. The BRC is part of the Project Control Group for this redevelopment of the Eagle Farm track. At every step, we have said that this track must be rebuilt very carefully to ensure we have an outstanding surface.”
The abandonment of Eagle Farm's winter programme means Doomben will host four Group 1 racedays during the season.
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