Barrier blunder leaves Hobart Cup short of 2400m

by | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tasmanian Racing has confirmed Sunday’s Group 3 Hobart Cup was run short after barriers were incorrectly positioned. The starting gates were not set at the intended 2400-metre mark, leaving the field racing between 30 and 40 metres under the advertised distance. An inquiry is now underway, with the matter also… Read More »

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