Tabcorp Park Melton – 1 December 2018
RACE 6 – TAB INTER DOMINION PACING CHAMPIONSHIP (1ST ROUND QUALIFYING HEAT 2) (GROUP 3)
Tim Butt, trainer of Italian Delight NZ, advised that a blood test following the race revealed the gelding to be suffering from a liver infection. Mr Butt explained that due to this condition, Italian Delight NZ had returned to his Sydney property and was undergoing treatment, whilst spelling.
RACE 7 – TAB INTER DOMINION PACING CHAMPIONSHIP (1ST ROUND QUALIFYING HEAT 3) (GROUP 3)
Tim Butt, trainer of Let It Ride NZ, explained that a blood test taken following the race, failed to reveal any abnormal findings. Mr Butt added that due to this, Let It Ride NZ had continued with the normal preparation and added that the gelding had been accepted to race at Tabcorp Park Melton, 15 December 2018.