RACE 5 – SHARPMIND

SHARPMIND, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination of the horse showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea. SHARPMIND was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, SHARPMIND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

RACE 8 – CALIFORNIA ARGENT

CALIFORNIA ARGENT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time he noted the horse to have sustained a laceration to the inside of the right front heel. CALIFORNIA ARGENT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA ARGENT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

The Veterinary Officer reported that examinations conducted this morning of all other horses inspected during yesterday’s racemeeting were shown to have no significant findings.