NOW THE WEATHER GODS ARE NOT SMILING ON BIRDSVILLE RACES. THE FRIDAY MEETING IS POSTPONED

By Graham Potter | Thursday, September 1, 2022

Now the weather gods are not smiling on Birdsville races.

A media release posted by Racing Queensland late today reads:

‘Racing Queensland advises that following a track inspection, which was deemed necessary after continued inclement weather, the Birdsville Race Club race meeting for Friday, September 2, has been postponed.

‘The club and QRIC stewards had hoped that the rainfall which has been encountered in the area over the past two days might cease in time for the track to undergo rectification measures for it to be suitable for racing on Friday, however, that unfortunately has not been the case.

‘At this stage, the club’s Birdsville Cup meeting on Saturday will be proceeding but that outcome will be dependent on the weather which ensues over the next 24 hours.

‘Accordingly, the track will again be inspected on Friday morning.’