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Del Mar Track Maintenance Schedule for 09/09/2009

The Maintenance Report is compiled the Del Mar Racing office and updated at 1:15 pm on a daily basis, except for non-race days. The Daily Maintenance Report will display an extensive record for weather, turf rail positions and all "track care".

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DATE	TIME	ACTIVITY	TEMP	DETAILS
09/08/2009	8:00PM - 8:30PM	Gallop Master	n/a	(5) Gallop Masters set to racing depth (2 5/8 inches) groom from inside to outisde rail
09/09/2009	4:30AM - 7:00AM	Training	n/a	Horses on Polytrack
09/09/2009	7:30AM - 8:00AM	Gallop Master	n/a	(5) Gallop Masters set to racing depth (2 5/8 inches) groom from inside to outside rail
09/09/2009	8:00AM - 10:30AM	Training	n/a	Horses on Polytrack
09/09/2009	10:30AM - 11:00AM	Training	n/a	5 Horses on Turf
09/09/2009	11:00AM - 11:30AM	Cultivator	n/a	(1) Cultivator set to 3 inches, groom from inside to outside rail
09/09/2009	11:30AM - 12:00PM	Gallop Master	n/a	(5) Gallop Masters set to racing depth (2 5/8 inches) groom from inside to outside rail
09/09/2009	12:15PM - 1:00PM	Water	n/a	3 Loads, one on the inside, one on the outside and one on the chutes
09/09/2009	1:00PM	Air Temp	77	n/a
09/09/2009	1:00PM	Track Temp	87	n/a
09/09/2009	1:15PM - 1:45PM	Gallop Master	n/a	(5) Gallop Masters set to racing depth (2 5/8 inches) groom from inside to outside rail

Del Mar Weather Report

Turf Rail Position: 0 ft

Polytrack is a composite of Silica sand, wax, fabrics and recycled rubber.

Definitions:

Gallop Masters are the reel harrows that you see pulled by tractors prior to each race. The harrows can be set to “training depth” (3 – 4 inches) or “race depth” (2 – 3 inches). They help provide for an even and level surface.

Cultivator - A device used for stirring the racecourse, before racing to aerate and loosen the Polytrack to assist in creating a consistent and safe surface. It is powered by a tractor and mixes the Polytrack, usually to a greater depth (2 – 6 inches) than does the Power Harrow. Cultivators are usually raised and lowered by a three-point hitch and the depth is controlled by gauge wheels.

Power Harrow – A tractor pulled harrow used to loosen the Polytrack. The general purpose of the Power Harrow is to provide an even and level surface along with delivering a finer finish. Harrows loosen the Polytrack and allow for water to soak through, the Power Harrow is used on non-racing days.

Track renovation is always at 2-1/2" depth.

Water – Reverse osmosis water system has been installed and is used to provide only purified water to the Polytrack, as needed.