Eagle Farm Racecourse loses power on biggest day of year
Talk about bad timing… Melbourne Cup punters in Queensland have been left in the dark after a blackout at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm Racecourse.
The cities biggest racing venue lost power shortly after 1.00pm Tuesday, leaving guests unable to bet or watch the races on the big screens.
Eftpos machines are also reportedly down, with people unable to purchase drinks with their cards.
According to posts on social media, people are quickly trying to scramble to view the main race elsewhere.
7NEWS reports the blackout is due to a transformer blowout.
BREAKING: Eagle Farm Race course has lost power. People leaving the course to watch it elsewhere. Melb Cup can be viewed on the Plus 7 App. pic.twitter.com/RwmaJulaxu
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) November 1, 2016
Oh dear! Power is out at Eagle Farm racecourse. No totes, no screens and, most pressingly, no eftpos at the bar #MelbourneCup
— Belinda Seeney (@BelindaSeeney) November 1, 2016
Power has gone out at Eagle Farm racecourse. No screens & no betting. @7NewsQueensland pic.twitter.com/84sikmnC8T
— Laura Dymock (@LauraDymock) November 1, 2016
Pitch black in some of the Eagle Farm bars. We’ve been told a transformer blew, taking out power. @7NewsQueensland pic.twitter.com/udSKMT0b6P
— Laura Dymock (@LauraDymock) November 1, 2016
