Levin Racing Club @ Otaki, Thursday, 30 November 2023
Date: 08/12/2023

Race 5 VALE BAV (MICK) PRESTON 1200m
RAFFLE (L Allpress) – Trainer Mr. M Breslin advised Stewards, RAFFLE underwent a veterinary examination on Monday 4 December which revealed Grade one lameness to the left hind back area, with the mare then undergoing physiotherapy treatment on Thursday 7 December. M Breslin further advised RAFFLE will now spend a week on the aqua walker and will then reassess the mare’s current preparation.

Race 8 RIVERBANK CONSTRUCTION 1400m
ASTRON (M Cameron) – Trainer Mr. C Cole advised Stewards, that on Wednesday 6 December, ASTRON underwent a veterinary examination which included an ECG with results showing the gelding to have inflammation of the heart. C Cole further advised ASTON has been placed on a course of steroids to help with the inflammation and has also been sent for a six-month spell.