VRC Track Manager talks about preparing for Saturday's racing at Flemington Racecourse for the Yulong Newmarket Handicap.
Track: currently rated a GOOD 4 with warm weather forecasted for Saturday.
Conditions: Hot with 20km/h winds into the afternoon. Watered track during the night with more water to be added Friday night to prepare for the hot weather Saturday.
Rail: Out 4m. Covers wear & tear from the home turn off the back of last week's racing.
Weather: Hot. 39deg. Up to 20km/h winds forecasted.
Wind: Northerly. Headwind around the turn and a crosswind up the straight