Please note that no further Track Condition Reports outside of the four Racing Victoria submission timeframes and deadlines outlined below are required to be submitted unless there is a change in Track Rating. If there is a change in Track Rating at any stage an additional report will be entered by the Victorian Club Track Managers.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.

Item Inspection Timeframe Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted Non Submission Follow Up
1 Day of nominations close
[after nominations close]
Following Noms Close & Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
2 Day before acceptances close
[after nominations close]
Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
3 Day of acceptances close
[before acceptances close]
Prior to 6:50am
[where there has been significant weather conditions overnight resulting in a change in Track Rating since the prior day's report]
4 Day before Race Day
[after acceptances close]
Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
5 Race Day
[after acceptances close]
Prior to 6:50am By Racing Australia
Post 6:50am


 

Caulfield Heath: Melbourne Racing Club Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)
Rail Position: True Entire Circuit
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer:
Track Information: Inspection 5:30AM 16/4; Going Stick- 9.1, Penetrate- 7.3, Shear 13.4, Soil Moisture- 20.57%
FinalFields Last Published: Wed 16-Apr-25 7:25AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Mon 14-Apr-25 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Wed 16-Apr-25 7:30AM AEST
Total Number of starters for this meeting (including emergencies) 61
Track Upgraded to (Good 3) @ 1:43 PM after Race 2

For more information on all horses gear for this meeting Click Here.
Race 1 - 1:00PM Sportsbet Racing Form Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
6 YUUKI Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME
Race 2 - 1:35PM MRC Foundation Gala May 8 Plate (1600 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
4 ONE BROTHER Nose Roll FIRST TIME
5 SCORPION (NZ) Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME
Race 3 - 2:10PM Sportsbet Get On Extra Plate (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
6 NEBUCHADNEZZAR (NZ) Blinkers FIRST TIME, Winkers OFF FIRST TIME
8 WHATELEY Gelded
Race 4 - 2:45PM Tile Importer Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
3 HERASTAR Glue on Shoes (Front) FIRST TIME, Pads (Front) OFF FIRST TIME
Race 5 - 3:20PM Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
4 APPOINTED (NZ) Ear Muffs FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME
8 CLEAN REEF Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
Race 6 - 3:55PM Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1600 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
8 NARBOLD Bubble Cheeker (Near Side) FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit OFF FIRST TIME
10 INVINCIBLE EMMA Tongue Tie FIRST TIME, Winkers OFF FIRST TIME
Race 7 - 4:30PM Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
8 TESSA’S CHOICE Blinkers FIRST TIME, Equicast FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
Race 8 - 5:05PM Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1800 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting

No Horse Gear Changes
4 MAXIMILIAN CAESAR (IRE) Lugging Bit OFF FIRST TIME, Norton Bit FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
6 BLISTERING Blinkers OFF AGAIN

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