Dangerous winds have forced the organisers of the Geelong Cup to call off racing for the day as an intense low pressure system sweeps across Victoria.

Races were suspended and marquees were evacuated around 2pm, after the third race of the day.

The decision to postpone the Cup was made about an hour later.

Geelong Racing Club CEO Luke Rayner said the suspension of racing was disappointing.

"The jockeys and the stewards are the ones that control the outcome of the racing and whether it's deemed safe or it's okay to ride," Mr Rayner told ABC Radio Melbourne.

"That was a constant discussion after each and every race."

Mr Rayner said information came through that the winds were strengthening and would exceed the 80kph safety limit for the marquees and other temporary infrastructure.

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