VIC - Stewards Supplementary Report

23 March 2023
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VIC - Stewards Supplementary Report

Shepparton – 7 March 2023

RACE 1– NEATLINE HOMES 3YO PACE (2190 MS)

Colleen Aiken, stable representative of Houston Street reported subsequent to the meeting, that the filly showed signs of tying up and also being in season.  Blood tests taken have come back clear and Ms.Aiken advised that Houston Street will trial this evening before continuing with the current preparation.

Bendigo – 9 March 2023

RACE 5 - SIMONDS HOMES BENDIGO PACE (2150 MS)

Garry Graham, trainer of Heza Secret reported subsequent to the meeting, that blood tests had revealed the gelding to have a virus.  Mr.Graham stated that Heza Secret has been treated accordingly and is having a short spell.

RACE 7 – BENDIGO SKI BOAT CENTRE VICBRED PACE (1650 MS)

Stephen O’Donoghue, trainer of Galactic Gal reported subsequent to the meeting, that the mare had recovered well.  Mr.O’Donoghue stated that Galactic Gal will continue with the current preparation.

Melton – 11 March 2023

RACE 8 – NEVELE R STUD PACE (2240 MS)

Shane Sanderson, trainer of Vanquish Stride NZ reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding had recovered well.  Mr.Sanderson could offer no explanation for the first up performance other than perhaps being in need of the run.  Mr.Sanderson stated that Vanquish Stride will trial before continuing with the current preparation.

Yarra Valley – 15 March 2023

RACE 1– DE BORTOLI 2YO & 3YO MAIDEN PACE (1650 MS)

Anthony Butt, stable representative of Hy Filante reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding was found to have a soft palate issue.  Mr.Butt advised that the gelding would undergo a procedure shortly to correct the problem and would then be spelled.

Shepparton – 17 March 2023

RACE 4 – VIN McCONNELL MEMORIAL 3YO PACE (2190 MS)

Jodi Quinlan, trainer of Somejoyful NZ reported subsequent to the meeting, that the filly had been scoped which revealed no abnormalities.  Ms.Quinlan could offer no explanation for performance and stated Somejoyful NZ will continue with the current preparation.

RACE 6 – BEN O'DONOGHUE MEMORIAL PACE (1690 MS)

Conor Crook, trainer of Redfox Raider reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding had recovered well.  Mr.Crook advised that Redfox Raider has worked well since and would continue with the current preparation.

Melton – 18 March 2023

RACE 2 –SWIFT SIGNS PACE (2240 MS)

Andy Gath, trainer of Azor Ahai NZ reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding had recovered well however would now be spelled.

RACE 7 – ALLIED EXPRESS IAN DAFF MEMORIAL (1720 MS)

Brooke Wilkins, trainer of Celestialfragrance reported subsequent to the meeting, that the mare had recovered well.  Ms.Wilkins stated that she is awaiting the results of blood tests before a decision is made on the current preparation.

RACE 8 – ALLIED EXPRESS IAN DAFF MEMORIAL (2240 MS)

Andy Gath, trainer of Pull The Other Leg NZ reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding had recovered well.  Mr.Gath advised that Pull The Other Leg NZ has worked well since and would continue with the current preparation.

 

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