Much-loved 166-year-old racecourse erupts in flames as firefighters battle huge blaze in grandstand

A LARGE fire has broken out at one of Australia’s most famous horse racing tracks in Melbourne.

According to the Today programme, firefighters are battling the huge blaze at the historic Caulfield Racecourse in Caulfield East.

#Breaking: A large fire has broken out at one of Australia's most famous racetracks in Melbourne. Firefighters are battling the blaze at Caulfield Racecourse in Caulfield East – With flames engulfing parts of the grandstand and a restaurant. @TheTodayShow #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/GyKEgJUOIF