Clubs are requested to prepare the following racing surface for flat races:
• A track that is prepared with give in the interests of horse welfare;
• A track with a rating of GOOD for all races;
In seeking to prepare their racing surface in accordance with the guidelines, Clubs should:
• Prepare a track that is a GOOD 4 for at least the first race of the meeting;
• Prepare a track that is never FIRM; and
• Not place compliance with this guidance in advance of an accurate track rating
The Australian Rules of Racing dictate that the track rating for jumps races must be no firmer than a SOFT 5. Jumps races will not be held on tracks rated GOOD or FIRM.
Clubs are requested to prepare a racing surface for jumps races that adheres to the Australian Rules of Racing. In seeking to prepare their racing surface, Clubs should not place compliance with this guidance in advance of an accurate track rating.
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