RACE 7 – NERVOUS WITNESS

NERVOUS WITNESS, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. NERVOUS WITNESS 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 right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, NERVOUS WITNESS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 9 – PACKING POWER

After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on PACKING POWER at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, PACKING POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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