Completed Harness Race Day Checklist

Meeting: H_Launceston_20231112

Activity Result
Checklist Checklist (north)
Reporter Ross Parker
Date 12/11/2023
Time 16:00
Apply WATER to track and GROOM/ROLL as required. Yes
Apply sufficient WATER so track remains damp for the entire meeting. Yes
Hitch tractor to horse AMBULANCE. Check Ambulance tires. Yes
Check track lighting is on 1 hour prior to first race along with ensuring the generator is operating Yes
Turn on SEMAPHORE board, open WINNING post and ensure TIMING beams are aligned and functioning. Yes
SOUTH ONLY – Turn on SEMAPHORE board, Switch on BLACK BOARD
SOUTH ONLY – LOWER greyhound track fence.
Check DAYSTALLS for any WH&S problems and rectify. Turn on monitors. Put up STALL DIRECTORIES and turn on daystall lights. Yes
Check urinating boxes have sufficient straw & wash bays sufficient gas. Yes
SOUTH ONLY – Unlock entrance gates and vets room.
Prep track for racing – Drag, Water & Condition Yes
Complete Pre-Start checks for all vehicles/tractors. Yes
Set up STANDING START tapes No
Pick up STONES Yes
Attach tractor to the CONDITIONER Yes
Load Canter/Ute with: sulky, spare wheel, toolbox and pump. Yes
Ensure daystall boom gate is unlocked and functioning No
Check that CROSSING and track ENTRANCE are safe. Yes
Shut all track gates. Yes
Check for WASH OUTS & repair (Wet Days) N/A
Check Mobile barrier is fully operational Yes
SOUTH ONLY – Close off greyhound starting boxes
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