RACE 3 – SUGAMO

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUGAMO had sustained a left front tendon injury on the morning after racing.  Before being allowed to race again, SUGAMO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 5 – SHOWINA

SHOWINA, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse had bled from both nostrils.  SHOWINA was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D A Hayes 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, SHOWINA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 5 – CHAMPION PRIDE

After the race, CHAMPION PRIDE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea.  CHAMPION PRIDE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D E Ferraris this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to have sustained a right front tendon injury.  As previously advised, CHAMPION PRIDE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

RACE 8 – CAPITAL STAR

CAPITAL STAR, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  CAPITAL STAR was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg.  As previously advised, CAPITAL STAR will 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.