RACE 4 – ISLAND SHINE

ISLAND SHINE, which fell at the 500 Metres, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to be lame in the right hind with abrasions to that leg.  ISLAND SHINE 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 have a swollen right stifle and right hind fetlock.  As previously advised, ISLAND SHINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

RACE 9 – MR CROISSANT

MR CROISSANT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  MR CROISSANT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W Y So 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, MR CROISSANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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.