Following a Riccarton Turf track inspection, and given prevailing weather conditions and forecasts a decision has been made to transfer Saturday’s racemeeting to the Riccarton Synthetic track.

This will require changes to starting limits and some distances. Early scratchings will be reinstated. The updated official fields are currently being processed.

The black-type status of the Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (Listed) will be decided by NZ Pattern Committee, given the usual protocols around a change of track.

Further updates to follow.