Catalyst Undergoing Vet Tests On Back

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hopeful has been sent to the Vet Clinic to determine the extent of a back issue.

After initially believing Catalyst had pulled up well from his unplaced run in Saturday's Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington, trainer told Racing stewards on Tuesday the gelding had been sent to the vet clinic for “diagnosis of a back area issue”.

Catalyst has a spot in Saturday week's $5 million All-Star Mile at .

The Group One NZ 2000 Guineas winner finished a close second to in a thrilling Group Three Stakes (1400m) at Flemington last month before his sixth in the Australian Guineas.

Chipperfield said after the Guineas the intention was to press on to with blinkers to be re-applied.

Should Catalyst not be fit to take his place in the All-Star Mile on Saturday week, his spot would be offered to the first emergency.

heads the list of provisional emergencies.

Alligator Blood dominates the All-Star Mile market at $2.80 with Catalyst easing to $15.

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