Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie, Saturday, 30 March 2024
Date: 05/04/2024

Race 6 NZEA NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ STAKES 1600 (G1)
MUSTANG VALLEY (J Doyle) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, and at this stage, MUSTANG VALLEY will head to Sydney next week to race at Randwick on Saturday 13 April, however, if the mare does not race then his intention will be to send the mare for a spell.

PEARL OF ALSACE (M McNab) – Trainer Mr. S Ritchie advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, however, in his opinion PEARL OF ALSACE may have been feeling the effects of the firmer track. S Ritchie further advised the mare has now been sent for a spell.

Race 7 ELSDON PARK 2200
SUPER SID (D Danis) – Trainer Mr. D Hollinshead advised Stewards, SUPER SID pulled up lame in the fetlocks and has now been retired from racing.

Race 8 SKYCITY HORIZON 1600
SUN AND HEIR (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. M Van Lierde advised Stewards, upon return to the stable the entire underwent a veterinary examination which included x-rays, with results showing a fracture to the lower lateral aspect cannon bone of the off foreleg with the entire undergoing surgery with pins being put in place. M Van Lierde further advised SUN AND HEIR has now been sent for spell and connections will also be reassessing its racing future.