07-02-2025 15:00 via theguardian.com

‘They were going berserk’: horses allegedly distressed by frequent concerts at Flemington racecourse

Exclusive: Stablehands speak out over concerns horses at Melbourne’s famous track are suffering due to event noiseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s home to the Melbourne Cup and has become a de facto venue for some of Australia’s biggest festivals, drawing international acts and tens of thousands of fans every summer.But just a short distance away, those working at the Flemington racecourse stables say the events are creating problems for an unseen
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