VRC Track Manager, Liam O'Keeffe talks through the preparation for Thursday's racing at Flemington Racecourse.

Track: currently SOFT 5.  
Conditions:  5-10mm rain received Wednesday. Rain overnight shouldn't impact the track and we could see see track start Soft and be upgraded to a Good 4 early in the day.  

Rail: 5m position, out from 2m on Melbourne Cup Day to allow for fresh ground. 

Weather:  Mild 23deg, Cloudy. 
Wind: Southerly 15-17km/h