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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

Merton: Merton Amateur Turf Club Wednesday, 01 January 2025

Meeting Type: Country (Non TAB MEETING)

Rail Position: True Entire Circuit
Nominations close: Fri 27-Dec-24 12:00PM AEDT
Weights declared by: Fri 27-Dec-24 4:00PM AEDT
Acceptances must be declared before: Mon 30-Dec-24 10:15AM AEDT
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4

Riders must be declared before: Mon 30-Dec-24 1:30PM AEDT
Scratching close: Wed 01-Jan-25 7:30AM AEDT
Weather: Fine

Finalised 1/1- 7:45am

Race 1 - 1:30PM Lister Family Maiden Plate (1150 METRES)
Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.51

Race 2 - 2:10PM Oakdale Meat Co Trophy Race(2) (1150 METRES)
Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Restricted Trophy Race(2), Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.19

Race 2 - 2:10PM Oakdale Meat Co Trophy Race(2) (1150 METRES)

Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Restricted Trophy Race(2), Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.19

Race 3 - 2:50PM Bet365 Trophy Race (1150 METRES)
Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Open Trophy Race, Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.42

Race 3 - 2:50PM Bet365 Trophy Race (1150 METRES)

Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Open Trophy Race, Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.42

Race 4 - 3:30PM Leneva Park Maiden Plate (1600 METRES)
Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:37.26

Race 5 - 4:10PM Nutrien Ag Solutions Merton Cup (1900 METRES)
Of $10,000. 1st $4,600, 2nd $1,700, 3rd $1,250, 4th $850, 5th $400, 6th $400, 7th $400, 8th $400 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Open Trophy Race, Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction The Winner of the 2025 Merton Cup will receive a $1000 bonus shall the horse also win the 2025 Yea Cup. Apprentices cannot claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:55.68

Race 5 - 4:10PM Nutrien Ag Solutions Merton Cup (1900 METRES)

Of $10,000. 1st $4,600, 2nd $1,700, 3rd $1,250, 4th $850, 5th $400, 6th $400, 7th $400, 8th $400
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Open Trophy Race, Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
The Winner of the 2025 Merton Cup will receive a $1000 bonus shall the horse also win the 2025 Yea Cup.
Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:55.68

Race 6 - 4:50PM TAC ''If Everybody Gets Home Safely We All Win" Trophy Race(2) (1600 METRES)
Of $5,000. 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Restricted Trophy Race(2), Handicap, Minimum Weight 63kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:39.99

Race 6 - 4:50PM TAC ''If Everybody Gets Home Safely We All Win" Trophy Race(2) (1600 METRES)

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