Gelagotis Conduct Quizzed By RV Stewards

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Racing stewards have adjourned an over trainer ' alleged conduct towards a veterinary official at .

Gelagotis was incensed was required to trot up before vets 45 minutes before the horse ran in the Group Three (1300m) on Saturday.

Veterinary staff then attempted a pre-race blood test on the five-year-old which they were unable to complete with Gelagotis required to keep Levendi on course for three hours after racing to take a blood sample.

The Kevin Heffernan Stakes was Levendi's first race since winning the 2018 at after spending time on the sidelines courtesy of surgery for a knee chip which was followed by a fractured pelvis.

A $41 chance, Levendi finished last of the eight starters in the race won by .

Evidence was taken from Gelagotis, his racing manager and brother Manny, vets Dr Jamie Wearn and Dr Paul Martin .

It was alleged Peter Gelagotis raised his voice and was aggressive towards Wearn which Gelagotis denied.

Gelagotis said a lot of work had gone into Levendi's return to racing.

“I was emotionally involved, but aggressive or offensive, I don't think I was,” Gelagotis said.

RV stewards have adjourned the inquiry to a later date.

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