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Additional Veterinary Reports from 3 February 2016 Race Meeting

04/02/2016

Race 1 – RED ADVENTURE

RED ADVENTURE, which was eased down in the Straight, was examined by the Veterinary Officer.  He said at that time there were no significant findings.  RED ADVENTURE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A Lee this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg and sore in both front fetlocks.  Before being allowed to race again, RED ADVENTURE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race 4 – THUNDER WINNER

After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on THUNDER WINNER at the request of Trainer C W Chang.  The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination confirmed the horse to be a “roarer”.

Race 5 – JOYFUL THE GREAT

JOYFUL THE GREAT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer.  He said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea.  JOYFUL THE GREAT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning.  He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg.  As previously advised, JOYFUL THE GREAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Race 6 – BEAUTY KINGDOM

BEAUTY KINGDOM, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer.  He said at that time there were no significant findings.  BEAUTY KINGDOM 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 its left front leg and have a restricted action.  Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY KINGDOM 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.

 

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