Australian supermare Winx (Aus) (Street Cry {Ire}) underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from her near-fore fetlock nine days after her win in the G1 Doncaster Mile Apr. 2, according to Racing.com. Trainer Chris Waller informed Racing NSW stewards of the arthroscopic surgery on Thursday. Stewards subsequently inquired into whether Waller had broken a rule that relates to notification of treatments. After interviewing Waller and veterinarians Dr. Ross Alexander, Dr. Jonathan Lumsden and Dr. Craig Suann, stewards deemed no rules were violated.
Winx had initially been expected to participate in the A$4-million G1 Queen Elizabeth S. the week after her Doncaster triumph, but was withdrawn from that contest due to her demanding run in the Doncaster. Stewards were notified of her withdrawal on those grounds Apr. 5; the veterinary exam that revealed the chip did not take place until the following day.
Winx, who has finished fourth in two recent barrier trials, is expected to kick off her spring campaign in the G2 Warwick S. Aug. 20.
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