It has been announced that the Dr. H.M. Parshall Memorial Stakes deadline for three-year-old sustaining payments has been moved from April 15 to June 1.

The move comes in response to the more stringent COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions that are now in place.

It is hoped that by following suit with other stakes that are also extending their deadlines that the cumulative effect will aid the horsepeople during this difficult time.

(With files from Lisa Schwartz)