I don't take as much interest as I probably should in the actual physical side of racing, it tends to be a bunch of numbers to me, but one thing stood out to me about this years Melbourne Cup. The more I saw Lee Freedman say Makybe Diva wouldn't run if the track was too dry the more I saw shots of them watering the Flemington race course. Perhaps this amount of watering is usual but it reminded me of Indian groundsmen preparing a pitch before a cricket match in India - specially prepared to favour one team.
Is this extensive watering usual?
KV