RACE 1 – SPLENDID TIMING

SPLENDID TIMING, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse had blood present at the right nostril.  The Veterinary Officer reported that an endoscopic examination of SPLENDID TIMING confirmed the horse to have bled.  SPLENDID TIMING was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang 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, SPLENDID TIMING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 3 – THE JOY OF GIVING

THE JOY OF GIVING, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  THE JOY OF GIVING was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to have a restricted action with swollen both front fetlocks.  Before being allowed to race again, THE JOY OF GIVING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 8 – TANG FLEMING

TANG FLEMING, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.  TANG FLEMING was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg.  As previously advised, TANG FLEMING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards 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.