15 incidents involving spooked horses at Eagle Farm racecourse due to nearby construction.

Eagle Farm racecourse's future is uncertain due to a 13-storey apartment tower under construction near the track, which jockeys claim is spooking horses on the home turn. 15 incidents have occurred this year, with horses shifting abruptly at the 600-meter mark upon seeing the construction site. The Queensland Jockeys Association president says all incidents are happening at the same spot.

July 22, 2024
3 Articles

Further Reading