The verti-drain was used on the Happy Valley turf track to alleviate surface compaction according to the following schedules:
5 - 11 January  | 
    A to B Course (Worked Back Position)  | 
  
18 - 22 January  | 
    C Course (Worked Back Position) and the remaining area  | 
  
On completion of the works, the areas were lightly rolled as per previous practice.