Canberra cancels race meet, prompting fears wider spring carnivals could be called off

Sponsors Race Day cancellation raises questions over viability of Melbourne and Sydney racing events

The Australian Capital Territory has cancelled the Sponsors Race Day amid concerns over jockeys moving from regional New South Wales, prompting questions about the viability of the spring racing carnivals in Sydney and Melbourne.

Friday’s Canberra horse racing meeting was cancelled because jockeys would have had to travel from regional NSW to attend.

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