RACE 1 – VARA PEARL

VARA PEARL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  VARA PEARL was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A T Millard this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg.  Before being allowed to race again, VARA PEARL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 6 – CEREFINO

CEREFINO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  CEREFINO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg.  Before being allowed to race again, CEREFINO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 6 – DARING FIT

DARING FIT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant finding, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.  DARING FIT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O’Sullivan 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, DARING FIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 6 – EXTREMELY FUN

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that EXTREMELY FUN was lame in its left hind leg on the morning after racing.  Before being allowed to race again, EXTREMELY FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 7 – HAPPY SPIRIT

HAPPY SPIRIT, which was retired out of the race after the 600 Metres, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm.  HAPPY SPIRIT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg.  As previously advised, HAPPY SPIRIT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

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