Chief Stipe Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 In-form Tasmanian stayer Eastender has been scratched from today’s Gr. 2 Adelaide Cup amid concerns around raceday treatment. The Barry Campbell-trained gelding, who has won his past four starts in his home state including the Devonport, Hobart and Launceston Cups, was among the leading contenders for the Morphettville feature but was withdrawn on race morning. “Eastender was ruled a late scratching by order of stewards at 10.55 Adelaide time this morning,” Thoroughbred Racing SA’s chief steward Johan Petzer told broadcaster racing.com. “That followed routine and regular inspections as we do at stables on race morning. “Stewards were concerned with some raceday treatment practices in relation to Eastender.” Petzer said TRSA deemed the integrity of racing would be better protected if the horse was withdrawn but said he could make no further comment ahead of an inquiry to be conducted at a future date. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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