Building
a Winning Track:
The Geelong Racing Club Training Track Upgrade
Project at a glance
Client:
The Geelong Racing Club
Location:
99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219
Project:
Upgrading the Training Track
Status:
Completed
About The Geelong Racing Club
The Geelong Racing Club (the GRC), established as a premier thoroughbred racing venue, is renowned for its commitment to excellence in horse racing. Located in Breakwater, Victoria, The GRC offers state-of-the-art facilities and a range of track options for trainers and racing enthusiasts. With a focus on providing top-notch conditions for horses and an optimal racing experience, the GRC continually invests in enhancing their facilities to support both competitive racing and training. In early 2023, the GRC identified the need for a new training track.
Project in numbers
Duration (June - August 2023)
Truck and Trailor Deliveries
of Turf Sand
of Turf Sand
Project Overview
The Geelong Racing Club (the GRC) undertook a project to build a new training grass track to provide additional options for trainers preparing their horses for racing. Daisy’s Turf Sand was identified as the ideal rootzone material due to its sieve analysis and excellent drainage rate.
The project required a substantial volume of Turf Sand
(approximately 4,800 cubic meters), equivalent to around 200 truckloads. The
main challenge was transporting this substantial amount of material during the
wetter winter months.
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race at the Geelong Racing Club
Challenges
There were several challenges the team faced when planning
and undertaking this project, including:
- Product
Specifications: The selected material needed to meet specific criteria, including
sieve analysis and drainage rates, to ensure it was suitable for the training
track construction.
- Weather Conditions The project faced
significant challenges due to its scheduling during the winter months, which
brought wetter conditions that could have disrupted the logistics.
- Quantity: The project required 4,800 cubic meters of turf sand, equating to approximately 200 truckloads for delivery.
Ensuring the right product was selected, with timely and
efficient delivery within the specified timeframe was a critical challenge.
Solutions
The experience team at Daisy’s Garden Supplies were well equipped to handle the challenges:
- Product Specifications: Daisy’s worked
closely with the GRC team to understand their requirements and objectives. Turf
Sand was identified as a rootzone material that would be suitable for the build with its
sieve analysis and good drainage rate. Daisy’s provided detailed soil analysis
and drainage rate information to ensure the turf sand met the necessary
specifications.
James Dalton, Track Manager of the GRC, stated that “obtaining soil analysis
and drainage rates to make sure the product was not altering over the build was
readily made available”. This ongoing quality monitoring helped maintain the
integrity of the project throughout its duration.
- Weather Conditions & Quantity: Despite the challenging weather, the team effectively managed the logistics by maintaining daily communication with the GRC team. Ryan Dunoon, Regional Operations Manager, ensured prompt responses and tailored solutions, while adjustments were made as needed to keep the project on track. As James, Track Manager of the GRC, noted, the challenges were “easily overcome with daily communication and Daisy’s ability to pivot and adjust with ease.”
Outcome
The project delivered outstanding results, significantly benefiting the Geelong Racing Club. By pre-winter 2024, the new training grass track achieved full grass cover, ready to support training activities as the season transitioned into spring. This development not only enhanced the facility but also allowed “the Course Proper a rest to ensure it is at its optimum for racing", stated James. The successful completion of the project demonstrated Daisy’s Garden Supplies’ ability to manage complex logistics and adapt to challenging conditions, reinforcing their commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
During the Project
Turf Sand has just been laid. Please note that its colour may vary depending on the quarry it was sourced from.
After Installation
New growth already popping through on the freshly upgraded track
A Few Months Later
Turf has filled in and the track is looking ready for spring!
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Partnering with Daisy’s Garden Supplies means leveraging our expertise, flexibility, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. As demonstrated in our successful collaboration with the Geelong Racing Club, we manage complex projects with precision, from managing large-scale logistics to providing tailored solutions.
If you are looking for a reliable partner who can meet your commercial
project requirements with efficiency and professionalism, look no further. Contact
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Sarah
Start (the GRC Commercial Manager) and Ryan Dunoon (Daisy’s Regional Operations
Manager) talking beside Daisy's
trackside signage
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