To water or not to water?

To water or not to water?

Everyone wants to see a good covering of grass on a racecourse but the watering of tracks is a highly contentious issue, even though it's essential for growth. With opinion split as to whether natural firm summer ground should prevail or artificial watering should be employed, the final word comes down to the Racecourse Manager, the Clerk of the Course and their highly skilled team of groundsmen.

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Watering racecourses - how do clerks of the course decide what is needed?

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(European Trainer - issue 26 - Summer 2009)

 

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