The frustration continues for connections of Patsbeachstorm, with the Group 1-winning pacer set for another period away from the races.
Kialla trainer Rodney Lakey called in vets and sought blood tests after the four-year-old’s first-up performance at Tabcorp Park Melton early this month.
Patsbeachstorm, a NSW Derby winner at three, finished ninth in his first race in almost eight months and Lakey was concerned after the 15m defeat.
“He just didn’t pull up after the run great and was a little disappointing so we’re trying to figure out why,” Lakey said.
“He didn’t come through it as well as I would have liked.
“He’s had a blood test and a vet inspection this week.
“You won’t see him start again until we’ve got to the bottom of it.”
Patsbeachstorm had performed well at the trials leading into his first-up assignment, but settled last and only managed to beat home two rivals in the NR 78-87 event.
His Derby success in March of 2021 still sits as his most recent success at the races, with the son of Somebeachsomewhere proving somewhat of a problem horse for the stable ever since. He has seemingly performed below par despite no apparent major issues and has not won any of his past eight starts.
Patsbeachstorm is a winner of six races from 16 career runs and boasts almost $180,000 in prizemoney.
