Post race reports from recent Sydney and Melbourne meetings.
MELBOURNE CUP
Gris Caro - Remove entry, now in spelling paddock
MOONEE VALLEY October 25
RACE 7: It's Thyme is going to be sent to spell.
RACE 6: Havana Rey will now be retired.
RACE 5: Albonetti - Post race soreness in off shoulder. Stable will monitor.
MOONEE VALLEY October 24
RACE 7: Buffering pulled up with lower back soreness, has since improved, and continuing on with preparation.
CANTERBURY October 24
Race 5: Trainer Ron Quinton reported that Nisroc had pulled up well, with no abnormalities and the intention is to continue with the mare’s preparation.
GEELONG October 22
Race 3 - Trainer Nigel Blackiston has confirmed that Glitzabeel will now be retired.
Race 7 - Trainer Patrick Payne has advised that Zanbagh pulled up lame and was found to have a bruised heel but was uncertain about the mare’s future.
Co-trainer Jamie Edwards confirmed that Sertorius will be going for a spell.
RANDWICK – October 18
RACE 8 - Stable representative Mark Newnham reported that Sugar Rush had suffered a bleeding attack on return to the stables. As this was the first time Sugar Rush had bled, Newnham was advised that it would now incur the mandatory three months ban from racing.