Race 6 – BEST STEP

BEST STEP, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  BEST STEP 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 hind leg.  As previously advised, BEST STEP 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 7 – DIEGO KOSTA

DIEGO KOSTA, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  DIEGO KOSTA was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size 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, DIEGO KOSTA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race 10 – KIRAM

KIRAM, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings.  KIRAM 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 be lame in its right front leg.  Before being allowed to race again, KIRAM 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.