The immediate future of racing at Belmont Park racecourse as Perth’s winter racing venue is uncertain as perplexed officials scramble to pinpoint an issue with the racetrack.
Stewards were forced to abandon the last four races on Saturday, including the $200,000 Group 3 Belmont Sprint, on safety and welfare grounds.
Jockeys reported their mounts were stumbling or taking false strides on a section of the track, about 150m from the winning post in the home straight.
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