Racing Victoria (RV) advises that the starting time of Race 7, the Van Steensel Timbers TOV Distance Series Heat 3 (2500m), at Racing.com Park (Pakenham) tonight has been brought forward to 8.30pm (AEST).
The race will be run 15 minutes earlier than the advertised 8.45pm (AEST) to ensure that it is conducted prior to today’s scheduled sunset.
The 2500-metre race passes a section of track following the winning post that is not lit to the level of the remainder of the course. Stewards have this morning approved a decision to bring the race forward to address any possible concerns around the safety of horses and riders.
The field and barriers will remain as published for the race and no other race times have been amended at tonight’s meeting.
Giving consideration to today’s decision, RV advises that all 2500-metre races will be programmed prior to sunset at future Racing.com Park (Pakenham) night meetings.