Man accused of setting fire to Caulfield racecourse grandstand also broke into Jewish centre, court hears

Alleged arsonist Travis Bird, 51, charged with nine offences over Tuesday's blaze and another three grassfires at nearby Attenborough park

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A man accused of setting fire to a heritage-listed racecourse grandstand before breaking into a Jewish community centre will remain behind bars after facing court.

Travis Bird, 51, appeared at Melbourne magistrates court on Wednesday after being charged with nine offences - four counts of arson, two of trespass and one each of burglary, criminal damage and theft.