1. Ripping of large all weather track
The large all weather track was ripped on 1 April to a depth of 5 1/2" to relieve surface hardness. The track will be expected to ride similar to the meeting on 26 March 2017 after it had been ripped on 21 March 2017.
2. Verti-drain on Happy Valley turf track
The verti-drain was used on the Happy Valley turf track to alleviate surface hardness according to the following schedules:
9 – 23 March
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A to C Course (Worked Back Position)
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30 March – 1 April
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C+3 Course (Worked Back Position) and the remaining area
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On completion of the works, the areas were lightly rolled as per previous practice.