Compulsory reporting of Major Fractures and / or Major Orthopaedic Surgery and Approval of Affected Horses returning to Racing
- Submit a comprehensive clinical report, by the Veterinary Surgeon who performed the surgical procedure or who managed the injury conservatively, providing details of the nature of the injury, the procedure performed, post-injury management recommended and the prognosis for a return to racing to Racing Victoria (RV)
Horse ready to return to racing
2. Submit a report of the Veterinary Examination, which includes radiographs, of the injury structures as described in Trainer Notice point 3 (c), to RV.
RV approves the horse to undertake a 1000m gallop in front of a steward
3. Horse undertakes a 1000m gallop in front of a Steward
3. Horse undertakes a 1000m gallop in front of a Steward
On receipt of satisfactory clinical report to RV
5. Horse undertakes an Official Barrier Trial
6. Submit a report of a follow up Veterinary Examination and certification of suitability to race must be provided to RV prior to the horse entering a race.
RV approves the horse to race
Any questions in respect to this notice may be directed to Racing Victoria’s Equine Welfare and Veterinary Services department on (03) 9258 4374.