Race 1 ENTAIN – NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE MAIDEN 1600m
ZOOM (J Fawcett) – Trainer Mr. J Blackadder advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable, ZOOM was examined by the stables veterinarian and underwent blood test which revealed a high white blood cell count, with further blood tests being taken on Wednesday 20 March which confirmed ZOOM’S white blood cell count to be back to normal. J Blackadder further advised it is now his intention to continue on with the mare’s current preparation.

Race 2 TEAM ASHBURTON THANK YOU MAIDEN 1200m
INSPIRATION (J Doyle) – Co-trainer Mr. M Pitman reported to Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, and it is their intention to carry on with INSPIRATION’S current preparation, where they may nominate the gelding for the Ashburton RC meeting on Thursday 4 April.

FIRST LIEUTENANT (J Fawcett) – Trainer Mr. J Blackadder advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable, the gelding was examined by the stables veterinarian and underwent blood test which revealed a high white blood cell count, with further blood tests being taken on Wednesday 20 March which confirmed FIRST LIEUTENANT’S white blood cell count to be back to normal. J Blackadder further advised it is now his intention to carry on with the gelding’s current preparation.