Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards, in accordance with Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 196B(1), gave permission for blood samples to be taken from horses from the Leigh Miles stable with pending engagements, following concerns that some horses in the stable may be displaying possible signs of a viral infection.
Blood samples were obtained yesterday from ‘Wattabout Rioli’, ‘Wemen Apple’ and ‘Be Good Juddy’ by stable veterinarian Dr Alison Miles under the supervision of a HRV Steward.
Subsequent analysis of those samples cleared the horses to take part in their respective races at the Cranbourne harness racing meeting this evening.