Swan Hill – 10 October 2017
Race 6 - ELLIOTTPRINT KERANG PACE
Des Hilton, trainer of Itmademyday, reported that the gelding had recovered well following the race. Mr Hilton added that Itmademyday may not have been suited to the 1750m and advised that he intended to nominate the gelding to race in the coming week, where he would look to race Itmademyday over the longer distances where suitable.
Tabcorp Park Melton – 14 October 2017
RACE 2 – ALABAR 3YO PACE
Geoff Webster, trainer of Keep On Rocking, stated that a blood test taken on Sunday 15 October, failed to indicate any abnormal findings that could explain the performance. Mr Webster added that Keep On Rocking may not have been suited to being in the back half of the field and having to cover ground three wide over the final lap.
RACE 3 – TAB MULTIPLIER PACE FINAL
Andy Gath, trainer of Our Lady Madonna NZ, advised that in the immediate days following the event the mare was coughing and had slight nasal discharge. Mr Gath added that it was his intentions to ease the work that Our Lady Madonna NZ would be given in the next couple of weeks.
RACE 5 – HYLAND SPORTSWEAR FREE FOR ALL
Geoff Webster, trainer of Flaming Flutter, advised that a blood test taken on Sunday 15 October, indicated a slight viral infection. Mr Webster added that Flaming Flutter had seemed to recover well however and intended on having more blood tests taken in the next few days, before continuing with the preparation.
