• The penetrometer is a device that assists in the assessment of a track's condition.
  • Penetrometer readings are used as a guideline, and many other factors are considered that may influence the going.
  • The official track going is declared at the discretion of the Racing Manager.
  • It is thus possible that the going is declared as "Good", even though the penetrometer reading is (say)14.
0-15 Firm
15-23 Good
23-28 Slightly Soft
28-35 Soft
35+ Heavy