Alligator Blood is now free to compete in Melbourne over spring after Racing Victoria stewards on Monday approved a transfer of ownership with industry giant Gerry Harvey now the major owner.
RV earlier this month followed the lead of Racing New South Wales stewards when it banned the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding from racing on account of managing part-owner Allan Endresz being an undischarged bankrupt.
But following a satisfactory transfer of ownership application, with Endresz relinquishing his share Harvey, RV stewards have lifted the order prohibiting him competing in trials or races, paving the way for him to take his place in Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
“The Stewards have accepted an application to transfer registered ownership of the horse from Ezybonds No 1, which is managed by undischarged bankrupt Allan Endresz, to the ownership group of Gerry Harvey (manager), Jeff Simpson and Robyn Simpson,” RV stewards said in a statement.
“Mr Harvey has purchased a majority share of the horse which will now compete in his registered colours.
“The Stewards note that all other orders pertaining to Victorian-based horses raced by Mr Endresz, Ezybonds No 1, or any other syndicate Mr Endresz is associated with, remain in place.”
Alligator Blood, who won the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane at his most recent appearance, is expected to be ridden by Damien Oliver in the Memsie Stakes.