Coring and verti-draining operations were conducted on the Happy Valley turf track to alleviate surface hardness according to the following schedules:
| 12 – 19 April | A to B Course (Worked Back Position) |
| 26 April – 5 May | C Course (Worked Back Position) and the remaining area |
On completion of the works, the areas were lightly rolled as per previous practice.
