G'day Crash,

Penetrometer readings can vary a great deal between different tracks. The composition of each track is different, and some tracks just drain water much better than others. Each track will have determined a range for their penetrometer readings of what will constitute a Good track, a Dead track, etc., so comparing penetrometer readings of different tracks will be like comparing apples and oranges.

As far as I can tell, I'm comparing apples with apples here. If Sandown Hillside has had a reading of 5.12 in the past and was rated Dead, then how on earth can a reading of 5.23 be rated Good. Makes no sense to me. I might see if I can send an email to Melbourne Racing Club asking for an explanation. Maybe there's something I'm missing.

Cheers, S&S