RACE 2 – MOERAKI

MOERAKI, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. MOERAKI 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 swollen left front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, MOERAKI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 9 – CIRCUIT NINE

CIRCUIT NINE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. CIRCUIT NINE 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 both front legs. As previously advised, CIRCUIT NINE 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 yesterday’s racemeeting were shown to have no significant findings.