GOLD COAST TURF CLUB TRACK INVESTIGATION UPDATE

By Graham Potter | Tuesday, January 7, 2025

A media release by the Gold Coast Turf Club reads as follows:

‘The Gold Coast Turf Club has received an important update in relation to the investigation surrounding the damaged course proper.

‘Spray nozzles, mixing equipment and footprints were found in the area were the damage occurred. Police are continuing their investigation in relation to the incident.'

"We’re awaiting an independent report from leading agronomist company Easton Turf, who has been up to take samples of the damaged turf, but it’s looking more and more a case of vandalism," said GCTC Chairman Brett Cook.

"We know the spray nozzles aren’t ours because they’re plastic and we use brass.

"Easton Turf has seen a number of similar cases in the past and has spoken with the investigating police.

“If it does turn out to be a deliberate act, which is looking increasingly likely, we’re very disappointed with a narrative that has come out suggesting it was some sort of mistake on our part.”

Remediation works to repair the affected section of the Gold Coast Turf Club course proper are continuing apace with a number of leading track specialists involved as well as special machinery was also mobilised to assist.