Key Golden Slipper horses have been delayed due to an accident on the way to the racecourse from Randwick stables.
Horses who were housed at Randwick including Lindsay Parks two Golden Slipper horses Long Leaf and Qafila as well as Gai Waterhouse’s Santos have been delayed with an accident occurring to another vehicle in a tunnel on the way to the races which has caused traffic build-up.
Rules state horses must be on course 2 hours prior to their race. It is unknown yet if stewards will make an exception to this rule in this circumstance.
Update 2PM: All horses are expected to arrive in time to start in the Golden Slipper.
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David Hayes and other Randwick slipper horses are stuck in the tunnel on the way to races because an accident
— Chris Roots (@ChrisRoots1) March 24, 2018
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