Leading trainer David Hayes wants quarantine opened earlier

By Patrick Bartley
Updated May 26 2015 - 6:08pm, first published 6:02pm
David Hayes believes that if the opening date, which is usually the first week in October, can be moved back a month it could enhance the chances of international horses competing in early spring. Photo: Glenn Hunt
David Hayes believes that if the opening date, which is usually the first week in October, can be moved back a month it could enhance the chances of international horses competing in early spring. Photo: Glenn Hunt

Leading Australian trainer David Hayes will formally approach Racing Victoria in coming weeks in a bid to have the Werribee quarantine station opened earlier this year so overseas horses can compete in early spring races.