Racing Victoria (RV) Chief Executive Bernard Saundry has also issued the following statement regarding RV’s Track Preparation Policy.

The statement is in response to an article in today’s Herald Sun under the heading ‘Waller stands firm on track ire’ which incorrectly references the industry-endorsed track rating as a Dead 4.

“The industry’s Track Preparation Policy is designed to assist clubs with their race day track preparation to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants as well as good and fair racing,” Saundry said.

“The Policy states that the desired racing surface is a Good 3 for the majority of a meeting, with a Good 3 described as an ‘ideal track with some give’.

"For clarity, both the Melbourne Racing Club and the Victoria Racing Club have prepared tracks in accordance with this Policy for the meetings held at Caulfield and Flemington during the past month.

“We are currently reviewing the industry Track Preparation Policy in-line with the Australian Racing Board’s new national track rating system which comes into place on 1 December to ensure that all Victorian tracks are prepared in a consistent manner.”