1. 2004 Renovation Work – Shatin Stable Bend

2. Stable Bend Section

3. Original profile built in 1989 (15 yrs old) Not included in any previous reconstruction projects Profile has aged substantially and was not performing up to standard Area used frequently for feature races – HK Cup, HK Vase, APQEII, HK Derby

4. Aging of Stable Bend Drainage is lowered substantially To reduce the effect of organic matter accumulation, the Club has modified its maintenance procedures over the past 7 years to include more intense coring and sand topdressing, but performance of Stable Bend is still inferior due to its age

5. Comparison of Stable Bend and Other Sections – Drainage Rates

6. Comparison of Stable Bend and Other Sections – Organic Matter Content

7. Comparison of Stable Bend and Other Sections - summary Drainage Rates Saturated (mm/hr) Unsaturated (mm/hr) Organic matter content Stable bend34974.40% other sections 542362.75% % deviation-59%-143%+60%

8. Old VS Reconstructed profiles The existing profile has been designed to meet similar drainage rate and hardness as the current performance rates of the remainder of the Shatin track

9. Renovation works Remove turf layer

10. Renovation works Excavate top organic layer (90-100mm) Dilute organic rich sand with fresh sand (3:2)

11. Renovation works Lay 50mm thick fresh sand mesh

12. Renovation works Lay 50mm thick diluted organic layer

13. Renovation works Re-lay turf surface

14. 2004 Renovation Work – Shatin Stable Bend Questions & Answers Thank you