Extra Dollars Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I trust that all trials&gallops have been over the crossing/grass/synthetic/grass area of the Awapuni track,if not,then how can it be deemed as safe to run races on??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 AWAPUNI RETURNS TO RACING WITH THE LITTLE AVONDALE LOWLAND STAKES ON WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH Racing is set to resume at RACE Awapuni on Wednesday 1 March featuring the transferred Little Avondale Lowland Stakes, following the successful completion of the Return to Racing Plan that had been enacted last December. Following the abandonments in November and December an aggressive renovation schedule was agreed upon by industry and track representatives, and this work took place from late December through to the end of January. It included aerating, groundbreaking and coring, along with undersowing, and gypsum applications. The irrigation system was also reviewed and improved where possible. After local gallops last week, a thorough programme of 14 trials took place on the course proper on Monday 13 February, with relevant industry personnel in attendance. Following the trials the running rail into the back straight was also realigned with a number of horses galloping on the area near the Synthetic Track Crossing on Friday 24 February with senior riders aboard to achieve a final tick of approval. All participants were happy with the rail alignment and track surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 13 hours ago, Extra Dollars said: I trust that all trials&gallops have been over the crossing/grass/synthetic/grass area of the Awapuni track,if not,then how can it be deemed as safe to run races on??? They would have checked every blade of grass, no stone would have been left unturned and the attention to detail would have been that for which NZ racing is renown for! Rest assured I am quite sure there will never be another abandonement at that venue, and if they follow the current protocol which has been established via a rigourous process of trial and error the track should operate in a world class manner from here on in. I'm led to believe we have our best people on it so there is nothing I repeat nothing to worry about! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Huey said: They would have checked every blade of grass, no stone would have been left unturned and the attention to detail would have been that for which NZ racing is renown for! Rest assured I am quite sure there will never be another abandonement at that venue, and if they follow the current protocol which has been established via a rigourous process of trial and error the track should operate in a world class manner from here on in. I'm led to believe we have our best people on it so there is nothing I repeat nothing to worry about! so only now a 'odds' on chance something unbidden will happen??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assange Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 19 hours ago, Huey said: They would have checked every blade of grass, no stone would have been left unturned and the attention to detail would have been that for which NZ racing is renown for! Rest assured I am quite sure there will never be another abandonement at that venue, and if they follow the current protocol which has been established via a rigourous process of trial and error the track should operate in a world class manner from here on in. I'm led to believe we have our best people on it so there is nothing I repeat nothing to worry about! That would be a change. I've heard that the stipes only drive around the course before the races as opposed to walking the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Assange said: That would be a change. I've heard that the stipes only drive around the course before the races as opposed to walking the track. Hmmmm ....You must have the wrong racing jurisdiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assange Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Huey said: Hmmmm ....You must have the wrong racing jurisdiction. Central Districts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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