Tuesday's Shepparton meeting cancelled due to forecast extreme heat

26 January 2026 | Harness Racing Victoria
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Tuesday evening’s Shepparton meeting has been cancelled due to the extreme heat forecast.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting temperatures to reach 43 degrees.

The decision has been made in the interests of horse and participant welfare.

The announcement follows the cancellation of Mildura’s meeting on Wednesday, which was announced on Saturday.

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