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10 February 2016
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Geelong - 5 February 2016

RACE 6 - FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. TONTINE PACERS SERIES (3RD HEAT) (2100 MS)

Alison Chisholm, trainer of Tidapar, has reported that blood tests taken from the gelding have failed to identify any abnormalities. Ms Chisholm further advised the stable will continue on with the current preparation, however may vary the distance of races which Tidpar contests in the future.

RACE 8 - DEVCON PROPERTIES TONTINE PACERS SERIES (4TH HEAT) (2100 MS)

Andy Gath, trainer of Cosell, advised that blood tests taken from the gelding subsequent to the event have not revealed any abnormalities and Cosell has worked well since. Mr Gath added that it is the stable’s intention to race Cosell next week.

 

Tabcorp Park Melton - 6 February 2016

RACE 2 - EDGELL SIDEWINDERS PACE (2240 MS)

Craig Demmler, trainer of Charlie Machsheen, explained that blood tests conducted have revealed the gelding to be suffering from a virus. Mr Demmler advised Charlie Machsheen will now be given a brief freshen up.

RACE 4 - BERTOCCHI FREE FOR ALL (GROUP 3) (1720 MS)

Paul Rowse, trainer of Savesomtimetodream, advised the gelding appears to have pulled up well, however will be given a short let up.

RACE 7 - HARNESS BREEDERS VICTORIA LADYSHIP CUP (GROUP 3) (1720 MS)

Emma Stewart, trainer of The Good Times, has advised that the mare pulled up well, however the decision has been made to retire The Good Times from racing.

 

Geelong @ Tabcorp Park Melton – 8 February 2016

RACE 5 - GEELONG TROTS KIDS NIGHT OUT 27TH FEB VICBRED TROT (2240 MS)

Paul Grech, trainer of Mister Oz, has reported that blood tests taken from the gelding  since the event revealed Mister OZ to suffering from an infection.

 

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