As we have repeatedly stated, the problems with the Ipswich course proper are structural issues related to the design and construction of the track. The irrigation does not work effectively, and in particular water does not drain efficiently or effectively from certain sections sections of the track, leaving it water sodden and thus unraceable at times when a properly functioning drainage system would have carried surface water away and rendered the track entirely safe to conduct race meetings on.
It’s the Stewards, Stupid
Warwick Farm Races; - Track inspection. Jockey Denis McClune with Stipendiary Stewards H. J. Mahoney (in light suit) and D. H. Killian. ***** track inspection by Sydney lockeys' spokesman Denis McClune and AJC stewards John Mahoney (right) and Brian Killian determined whether the Warwick Farm meeting would go ahead as scheduled yesterday. McClune, who also led a deputation to AJC stewards before the ***** of last Wednesday's Rosehill meeting, was keen to return to action on Queen Of The Stage following his successes last week on Blue Dane and Full Swing. The Warwick Farm track was classed as heavy quite safe for racing, a point to which punters would testify as fancied runners won the first four events. June 23, 1979. (Photo by Thomas; John M. Manolato; Martin James Brannan/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).