The corer and verti-drain were used on the Happy Valley turf track to alleviate surface hardness according to the following schedules:
| 26 Mar – 16 Apr | A to C Course (Worked Back Position) |
| 23 – 24 Apr | C+3 Course (Worked Back Position) and the remaining area |
On completion of the works, the areas were lightly rolled as per previous practice.
