WILD winds caused havoc on Saturday’s Jerilderie Cup race meeting.
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Jerilderie Race Club’s annual Cup meeting was abandoned after three races on Saturday.
Stewards spoke with senior riders following the third race regarding the strong winds and the suitability to continue racing.
Initially, all races were put back one to see if the conditions improved, but the meeting was eventually called off due to it being unsafe for racing and the unfavourable forecast.
Wantabadgery trainer Rodger Waters and Wagga jockey Bryan Murphy combined to win the opening event with Where’s Pippa ($3.00).
The event was to feature a six-race card, with $15,000 in prize money available for the winner of the big race.
Prior to Saturday, club president Des McRae was looking forward to the big day.
“The people of Jerilderie look forward to welcoming everyone throughout the new Murrumbidgee shire, as well as our new neighbours a to enjoy a first class race track,” he said.
Saturday was a hot and windy day across the region, with temperatures unseasonably warm and the strong gusts causing havoc in many parts. Many racegoers still braved the elements on Saturday despite the wild weather.
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