No Action Taken After Sandown Inquiry

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Peter Gelagotis

Trainer will not face any sanctions over his conduct towards Racing veterinary staff at the meeting.

RV stewards opened an on Saturday after a report from vet Jamie Wearn about the way Gelagotis spoke to him before veterinary staff attempted to take a blood sample from before the .

The Gelagotis-trained Levendi, winner of the 2018 , made his to racing in Saturday's Group Three Kevin Heffernan after a lengthy injury absence.

Gelagotis was unhappy the horse was required to trot up in front of the vets 45 minutes before the race and when staff attempted to take a blood test from the five-year-old which was unable to be completed.

A sample was taken after the race in which Levendi finished last of the eight runners.

The trainer denied he was aggressive towards Dr Wearn and after reviewing the evidence the stewards announced on Monday no further action would be taken.

“Mr Gelagotis has been advised of the stewards' decision and the matter is now closed,” RV stewards said.

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