| Activity |
Result |
| Checklist |
Race day checklist |
| Reporter |
Nigel Whelan |
| Date |
09/05/2021 |
| Time |
11:30 |
| Take Penotrometer readings. Inspect track and rails – rectify any problems to ensure track and rails are WHS compliant. |
No |
| Submit required track information to RISA at earliest possible opportunity. |
Yes |
| Prepare crossing ensuring there are no ridges between sand and grass surface.. |
Yes |
| Place grass clippings over entire race surface of crossing to 9m in width. |
No |
| Raise and open winning post. |
No |
| Check ALL timing beams are aligned. |
Yes |
| Remove all harness standing start posts and lay down harness timing light posts. |
No |
| Lower harness fence and remove any vehicles that may obstruct vision (Elwick only). |
Not applicable as on another track than Hobart. |
| Check starting barriers are fully charged (air & power), are functioning correctly and are WHS compliant. Place in position for Race 1. Provide barrier toolkit. |
Yes |
| Check day stalls for any WHS problems and rectify BEFORE horses arrive. Turn on monitors. |
Yes |
| Check urinating boxes have sufficient straw ensuring the SOP has been met. |
Yes |
| Unlock entrance gates and vets room. |
Yes |
| Check horse ambulance winch battery is charged, tires are correct pressure & hitch tractor to ambulance. Ensure tractor is fully fuelled and the PRE-START CHECK has been completed. |
Yes |
| Install Hi-Vis distance markers (@ 100m, 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 1000m, 1200m & 1400m). |
No |
| Shut off all irrigation ring mains and drain. |
Yes |
| Inspect stewards towers. |
Yes |
| Load utility with rail repair/installation equipment. |
No |
| Ensure tractor is fully fuelled, the PRE-START CHECK has been completed and the bucket has been removed. |
Yes |
| Ensure Canter is loaded with: starters’ ladder, bench seat and false start light. |
No |
| Irrigate track as required – to Race As Good 4 the Entire Race Meeting. |
No |
| Check running rail – Check Alignment, Pins, Footings and Sliders. |
Yes |
| Check all horse access areas – Float Park, Daystalls & Mt yard – No Sharp Edges, Large Stones, General Safety. |
Yes |
| Check Public areas – Empty All Bins, Rubbish, Lock Gates, General Safety. |
Yes |
| Remove, Drop Gaps ready for race 1 -To Allow Barriers To Be Placed In Start Position. |
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| Check lighting – Ensure all is working. |
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| LAUNCESTON ONLY – Check Gensets – Fuel, water, oil, water. |
Not applicable as on another track than Launceston |
| HOBART ONLY – Lower harness fence and remove any vehicles that may obstruct vision. |
Not applicable as on another track than Hobart. |
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