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drain before the Lincoln meeting and mid- season. “We have access to a Verti-Drain within the ARC group but, with our workload, it’s more efficient to use a contractor,” Tim explains. Two John Deere tractors, a 5720 and 5515, do the donkey work but, with so many formal areas, ride-ons, including a JD 2653A tees mower, and Hayter and Toro push mowers for cutting under the rail are also important parts of the armoury. Much of the running rail has been
replaced this year, and rail movements are an essential element of presenting optimum going for meetings throughout the year: “We
move the rail out on the round course after the Lincoln meeting to save the ground for the St Leger Festival,” explains Roderick. The parade ring takes a battering from
horses’ hooves and it is an ongoing task to preserve the turf as wash-off water from the placed horses quickly turns it to mud. A smart ‘Winners Circle’ made of running rail is a new feature, increasing the sense of occasion whilst helping to create a safe area for the large contingent of owners, trainers and press that congregate to celebrate the win after a big race. However, with so much attention devoted to ensuring that racegoers not only have a
John Deere 5720 80hp tractor John Deere 5515 90hp tractor John Deere 2653A tees mower Kubota ride-on mower Hayter Harrier pedestrian mower Toro pedestrian mowers x 2 Amazone ZA fertiliser spreader SnowEx trailed gritter Kawasaki mule utility vehicles x 2 Case 360 excavator Caroni front rotary mower Major roller mower
good view of the action but also enjoy a great experience in the beautifully tended hospitality areas, due to the diligent care of Tim and his team, it looks like everyone’s a winner at Doncaster.
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