On Tuesday 28 May, four pairs of horses were galloped over the Wingatui track in front of NZTR and Club representatives, and an external Regional Track Advisor. 

Horses covered the full width of the racing surface, galloping from the True position, out to the centre of the track.

Comments from senior riders Corey Campbell and Shankar Muniandy were all positive.  Corey commented that “the track is perfect, and there are no concerns heading towards racing on Sunday”.

To provide extra assurance for riders, Otago RC track manager Wayne Stevens will put the ground breaker machine through the surface.