Equine Flu Hits Sydney Racehorses

Eight Australian racehorses have tested positive for equine influenza, forcing the suspension of Sydney's spring carnival racing. The horses are based at Randwick racecourse in Sydney, the headquarters of racing in New South Wales. The racecourse will be quarantined for 30 days to try to contain the outbreak.They said the flu could spread quickly through the Randwick stables, where some 700 thoroughbreds are based.