Flemington Penetrometer
The track conditions at Flemington are vital to the outcome of the races.
We aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information on the track conditions and weather at Flemington on our website.
Undertaken by Flemington Racecourse Manager Mick Goodie, penetrometer readings are conducted once each day in the week leading up to a Flemington raceday.
A penetrometer reading takes approximately 1.5 hours and is conducted in three difference parts across the track to ensure an accurate rating.
Using the Penetrometer, we can provide you with accurate information to prepare you for upcoming racedays.
History
Originally developed in France, the “Penetrometer “is a metal instrument used by racecourse officials to measure the track’s resistance to penetration by galloping thoroughbreds.
Replaced by the traditional “going stick”, the Penetrometer was first used by Victorian metropolitan clubs in the mid-1980s to establish an official “track rating” for the benefit of punters, trainers, jockeys, owners, media and officials.
