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Veight set for ultimate gear change after below-par spring


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Veight-500x280.jpegVeightDamian Lane returns to the mounting yard on Veight after winning the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 27, 2024. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos)

Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) winner Veight is set to be gelded following an underwhelming spring campaign.

Trainer Tony McEvoy, who works alongside his son Calvin, discussed the decision with Racing.com: “Wayne Mitchell controls most of the horse and he never wanted to sell the horse, but the phone didn’t ring either.”

Veight, a four-year-old, concluded his three-year-old season on a high note with victory in the George Ryder.

However, his spring campaign this year fell short of expectations, as he failed to place in any of his three starts, including a disappointing performance in the Golden Eagle (1500m), where he finished second-last.

“He ran very flat and very plain. He drew 18 but Harry (Coffey) got him across well and he just ran a very poor race and he came back in and seemed fine,” McEvoy said.

“So I think he might be changing his mind a little bit.”


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