Following Perak Turf Club's decision to cancel their races next Saturday, March 5, the Penang Turf Club follow suit today by calling off the second day of their February/March meeting next Sunday.

A statement from the Club said lately there were Covid-19 cases in the premises of the Club and immediate action were taken by the club to prevent the spread of the virus.

"Having considered the possible emergence of new cases and to tackle the further spread of the virus, the committee of the Penang Turf Club after much deliberation, had decided to cancel the scheduled Penang race day on Sunday, 6 March 2022."

The Club will not be operating off-course races on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6 respectively.