Chief Stipe Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Kiwi filly Verry Elleegant has been scratched from tomorrow’s Gr. 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington. “Unfortunately, Verry Elleegant has been withdrawn from the Australian Guineas tomorrow due to a mildly elevated temperature which was recorded early this morning during routine checks,” trainer Chris Waller said in a statement. “Whilst it is only very minor, we can’t take any risks and therefore the decision was made to immediately scratch her and treat her accordingly. This was done to ensure she recovers and can continue on with a racing preparation. “We are hoping she will recover from this quickly and hope to have her back racing in two weeks’ time.” Initially trained by her part-owner Nick Bishara at Ardmore Lodge, Verry Elleegant made a big impression with smart victories in two of her three New Zealand starts. A majority ownership share was then sold and Verry Elleegant was transferred to Victoria, where her spring campaign featured a Gr. 3 Ethereal Stakes win and Gr. 2 Edward Manifold Stakes placing for the now-suspended trainer Darren Weir. In her first start for Waller, Verry Elleegant flashed home for second in the Gr. 3 Vanity at Flemington on February 16. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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