RACE 5 – SMART CITY

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SMART CITY was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SMART CITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

RACE 8 – CALIFORNIA TOUCH

CALIFORNIA TOUCH, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. CALIFORNIA TOUCH was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W K Mo this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, CALIFORNIA TOUCH 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.

RACE 9 – WINNING STEPS

After the race, WINNING STEPS was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. WINNING STEPS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P C Ng 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, WINNING STEPS 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 race meeting were shown to have no significant findings.