A penetrometer reading was taken on Friday (13 April) and came up with a reading of 3.6 which equates to a Slow7 racing condition.

A clear indication of how well the course proper handled the rainfall can be gauged by the fact that that Dead6 starts with a reading of 3.5. Favourable weather predictions for next week given confidence that going to suit all horses should be presented for the third day of the Riccarton Park Autumn season next Saturday 21 April.