Trainer Luke Pepper has notified Racing NSW Stewards that Opal Ridge has been subject to veterinary tests since its disappointing performance in the Toy Show Quality at Royal Randwick on 24 August and the decision has been made to end its current preparation. Accordingly, the mare will not participate in The Kosciuszko on 19 October 2024.
All wagering operators are advised to remove Opal Ridge from The Kosciuszko betting market.