Ipoh races cancelled due to haze

IPOH,  13 August 2005

The first day of the Perak Turf Club (PRTC) August Meeting today has fallen victim to the continuing adverse weather condition in Ipoh.

Haze which started to blanket the Ipoh and surrounding areas since yesterday got a lot worse today and forced the PRTC to cancel the eight races scheduled for this afternoon.

The Stipe's Report issued today stated: "Prior to the commencement of the Race Meeting, the Racing Stewards of the Perak Turf Club met with the representatives from the Trainers' and Jockeys' Association together with the Veterinary Surgeons on duty and after considering the situation, decided to cancel today's race meeting as they were of the view that the haze conditions may be hazardous to the health of all partcipants."

With regards to the second day of the meeting tomorrow, a meeting will be held at 12 noon to reassess the situation.