Oliver said he was over the fitness issues that interrupted and disrupted his season.
“I’m alright, got my hand fixed up, metal plate taken out, my knee’s all good, I had a couple of broken ribs, they’re all fixed up,” Oliver said.
“I had a stinker but that’s all right, it happens.”
Oliver said he remained in constant contact with Petracca, who is training overseas in Europe after patching up differences with the club.
Olivier cut a relaxed figure at Caulfield, celebrating Niance’s victory in the listed Alinghi Stakes with friend Darcy Mangan, who runs Ace Bloodstock.
A lover of the turf, Oliver has part-shares in several horses but knocked back an offer to buy a share in the Grahame Begg-trained sprinter.
“I got offered it. He gave me first choice, but I was into the footy season, so just worried about that,” Oliver said.
Oliver has a horse, Extratwo, running next week at Moonee Valley for trainer Ciaron Maher.
News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter.
