Given prior notification from the David Aiken stable to Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards that results from previous blood tests conducted on Hectorjayjay revealed possible signs of a viral infection, HRV Stewards provided trainer David Aiken permission in accordance with AHRR 196B(1) for blood samples to be taken from Hectorjayjay by stable veterinarian Dr Simon Robinson prior to the ‘Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup’ on 14 January 2017. The extraction of blood samples occurred under the supervision of a HRV Steward.
Subsequent analysis of the blood samples collected from Hectorjayjay on the morning of 14 January 2017, have not identified any abnormal results and given there are no other relevant concerns with the gelding, Hectorjayjay will take its place in the field for Race 7 at Shepparton tonight, the 'Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup'.