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HoratioNelson
07 Mar 26 10:40
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...I went through Esher on a train and Sandown were watering. With all the rain was it really needed?

I can see today being quite a slog especially up that hill.
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Report elise March 7, 2026 10:50 AM GMT
they were selectively watering up to thurs 5th
Report HoratioNelson March 7, 2026 11:11 AM GMT
I was surprised elise because when I went past it was raining. Will defo be soft if not approaching heavy imo.
Report uptheirons March 7, 2026 11:18 AM GMT
The mania for "Safe" ground shows no sign of stopping anytime soonSad
Report elise March 7, 2026 11:24 AM GMT
chelt same, new course selective, back straight top of the hill to safeguard in case no rain
Report elise March 7, 2026 11:28 AM GMT
sandown was selective areas back straight 7.5mm tues, same areas 5mm weds & again thu
Report top2rated March 7, 2026 11:40 AM GMT
Additional Sandown info courtesy of turftrax.co.uk

Weather:

10mm rain Friday from noon to 9pm. Saturday expected to be dry and overcast - 12 degrees
Report HoratioNelson March 7, 2026 11:48 AM GMT
You are right, it was the railway side down the back which i believe is the lowest part of the course.
Report loper March 7, 2026 12:07 PM GMT
......and always the fastest ground.
Report GLASGOWCALLING March 7, 2026 2:11 PM GMT
... According to Bowen " proper Heavy ground ".

Pheckin scandalous that the clerks continue to doctor the ground, not worth turning up if you own a horse that wants Good ground.
Report HoratioNelson March 7, 2026 2:19 PM GMT
I must admit I thought watering in the month of Feb was a little strange.....who waters their garden November through March?
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