RACE 3 – SUNSHINE UNIVERSE

After the race, it was reported that SUNSHINE UNIVERSE was found to have sustained a laceration to the left front fetlock.  SUNSHINE UNIVERSE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson yesterday morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg with a laceration to the left front fetlock.  As previously advised, SUNSHINE UNIVERSE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

RACE 6 – HOME MADE

HOME MADE, which was found to be lame in its right front leg, was also declared as a “roarer” following the race.  As previously advised, HOME MADE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

RACE 7 – LONE EAGLE

LONE EAGLE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm.  LONE EAGLE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu yesterday morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg.  As previously advised, LONE EAGLE will be required to perform satisfactorily 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 yesterday morning of all other horses inspected during last Saturday’s racemeeting were shown to have no significant findings.