The Racing Integrity Unit are pushing for earlier notification of horses that have undergone surgery.
General manager Mike Godber delivered that message in the wake of confirmation that Saturday's Gr.1 Makfi Challenge Stakes favourite Kawi has had a wind operation since he last raced.
"At the moment, we don't have to be advised until up to an hour before a race," he said.
"It's a grey area and we have a rule going to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to tighten it up so we are advised as soon as is practical."
The Allan Sharrock-trained Kawi underwent surgery for a wind issue following his fifth placing in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki in February.
The son of Savabeel, who won a trial at Foxton last month, currently heads the Makfi market at $4.20 ahead of joint $5.50 second favourites Stolen Dance and Valley Girl. – NZ Racing Desk.
General manager Mike Godber delivered that message in the wake of confirmation that Saturday's Gr.1 Makfi Challenge Stakes favourite Kawi has had a wind operation since he last raced.
"At the moment, we don't have to be advised until up to an hour before a race," he said.
"It's a grey area and we have a rule going to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to tighten it up so we are advised as soon as is practical."
The Allan Sharrock-trained Kawi underwent surgery for a wind issue following his fifth placing in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki in February.
The son of Savabeel, who won a trial at Foxton last month, currently heads the Makfi market at $4.20 ahead of joint $5.50 second favourites Stolen Dance and Valley Girl. – NZ Racing Desk.