Below is a daily report produced by Woodbine's track superintendent which outlines the planned maintenance* for the Polytrack. The following are two definitions of the equipment used to harrow and loosen the Polytrack.

Cultivator: is regularly performed to loosen up the Polytrack which tightens up over time depending on the temperature and weather.

Gallop Master: is an attachment that is pulled by a normal tractor. It removes the hoof prints by dragging steel pins through the top 1 ½ inches of the Polytrack. The Gallop Master is the equivalent of the harrowing tractor that is used to groom the dirt track; it takes approximately 12 minutes to circle the track once at a setting of an inch and a half.

Power-harrowing: is a more laborious procedure that is regularly performed to loosen up the Polytrack, which tightens up over time, depending on the temperature and weather. The Power-harrow can take anywhere from a few hours to half a day to complete, depending on the depth of the setting, which can be as high as five inches.

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NOTE: This daily maintenance information is provided by the track superintendent each morning regarding his INTENDED maintenance of the track. However, Woodbine reserves the right to alter its maintenance plan at anytime throughout the day to help ensure the safety of horses and riders.