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.
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 | Prior to nominations closing by 10am |
By Racing Victoria Post 10am and prior to 12pm |
| 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 |
| 6 | Horse Arrival Times |
Country/Picnic - 1 hour Metro Midweek & Night Meetings, Jumps Races - 90 minutes Metro Saturday (9 races) - 2 hours Metro Saturday (10 races) - 90 minutes (Races 1 & 2), 2 hours (Races 3-10) *Notices regarding changes to arrival times will be sent to trainers when applicable |
Casterton: Casterton Racing Club Sunday, 30 August 2026
Meeting Type: Country (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: True Entire Circuit
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 7
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer: 6.15
Track Information: Inspection 1:30PM 26/8;
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 7
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer: 6.15
Track Information: Inspection 1:30PM 26/8;
FinalFields Last Published: Thu 27-Aug-26 2:30PM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Thu 27-Aug-26 12:30PM AEST
Scratching close: Sun 30-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Thu 27-Aug-26 12:30PM AEST
Scratching close: Sun 30-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
For more information on all horses gear for this meeting Click Here.
| Race 1 - 12:40PM Phillips Farm Machinery Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMART AND MIGHTY | Gelded, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 7 | KHADIRA | Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit OFF FIRST TIME, Standard Bit FIRST TIME |
| Race 2 - 1:15PM Helloworld Portland Maiden Plate (1400 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRUTALRULE | Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 3 | PAPPA RITCH | Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 6 | SWIFT STATEMENT | Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 9 | LADY COLONIST | Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 10 | PIKLEMEGRANMOTHER | Concussion Plates (Front) FIRST TIME |
| 12 | QUYNH | Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME |
| 15e | THINKIMACELEBRITY | Blinkers FIRST TIME |
| Race 3 - 1:50PM AG Warehouse Maiden Plate (2000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CALL ME FRANCIS | Ear Muffs FIRST TIME, Nose Roll OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie AGAIN |
| 7 | TEAR APART (NZ) | Tongue Tie AGAIN |
| 11 | VONNFIRE | Blinkers FIRST TIME, Winkers OFF FIRST TIME |
| Race 4 - 2:25PM “Remembering Mikaela Claridge” 0 - 56 Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | KARASMATIC (NZ) | Cross-over Nose Band AGAIN, Nose Roll OFF AGAIN, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 4 | TANNA | Brushing Boots (Hind) FIRST TIME |
| 9 | KASAMI | Ear Muffs OFF AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) AGAIN |
| 11 | TIME RULER (NZ) | Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Cross-over Nose Band OFF FIRST TIME |
| Race 5 - 3:05PM Heywood Home Timber & Hardware 0 - 56 Handicap (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CHARTWELL HOUSE (IRE) | Ear Muffs AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME |
| 3 | NIGHT COLOURS | Blinkers OFF AGAIN |
| 6 | AIN’T TELLIN | Bandages (Front) OFF FIRST TIME, Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Concussion Plates (Front) OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Clip OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie OFF AGAIN |
| 7 | CHICA CON SUERTE | Bandages (Hind) FIRST TIME |
| 9 | LES VOSGES | Tongue Control Bit FIRST TIME |
| Race 6 - 3:45PM Bet365 Bet Boost 0 - 56 Handicap (2000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | BLACK RUTILE (JPN) | Blinkers FIRST TIME |
| 8 | STARRY DESERT (GB) | Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs OFF FIRST TIME |
| 13e | REEL BLESSED | Tongue Tie AGAIN |
| Race 7 - 4:25PM Thanks JD 0 - 56 Handicap (1400 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *** All Clear *** |













Chairperson: Annabel MacDonald