Thoroughbred Race Day Checklist

Race Day - Checklist - Thoroughbred

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Time *
Take Penotrometer readings. Inspect track and rails – rectify any problems to ensure track and rails are WHS compliant. *
Submit required track information to RISA at earliest possible opportunity. *
Mow track (Minimum Height 125mm/5 inches) *
Irrigate track (To race as dead 4/5 the entire day) *
Check drainage mats (Ensure mat covers entire metal grate) *
Prepare crossing ensuring there are no ridges between sand and grass surface. *
Place grass clippings over entire race surface of crossing to 9m in width. *
Raise and open winning post. *
Check ALL timing beams are aligned. *
Remove all harness standing start posts and lay down harness timing light posts. *
Check starting barriers are fully charged (air & power), are functioning correctly and are WHS compliant. Place in position for Race 1. Provide barrier toolkit. *
Check day stalls for any WHS problems and rectify BEFORE horses arrive. Turn on monitors. *
Check urinating boxes have sufficient straw ensuring the SOP has been met. *
Unlock entrance gates and vets room. *
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. *
Install Hi-Vis distance markers (@ 100m, 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 1000m, 1200m & 1400m). *
Shut off all irrigation ring mains and drain. *
Inspect stewards towers. *
Load utility with rail repair/installation equipment. *
Ensure tractor is fully fuelled, the PRE-START CHECK has been completed and the bucket has been removed. *
Ensure Canter is loaded with: starters’ ladder, bench seat and false start light. *
Irrigate track as required - to Race As Good 4 the Entire Race Meeting. *
Check running rail - Check Alignment, Pins, Footings and Sliders. *
Check all horse access areas - Float Park, Daystalls & Mt yard – No Sharp Edges, Large Stones, General Safety. *
Check Public areas - Empty All Bins, Rubbish, Lock Gates, General Safety. *
Remove, Drop Gaps ready for race 1 -To Allow Barriers To Be Placed In Start Position. *
Check lighting - Ensure all is working.
MOWBRAY ONLY - Check Gensets - Fuel, water, oil, water. *
ELWICK ONLY - Lower harness fence and remove any vehicles that may obstruct vision. *
SPREYTON ONLY - Groom chutes *
SPREYTON ONLY - Bollards in place *
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