Race 1 – HEAVENLY MASTERS
HEAVENLY MASTERS, 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. HEAVENLY MASTERS 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 with a sore tendon. As previously advised, HEAVENLY MASTERS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.
Race 7 – NEWSWIRE FREE
NEWSWIRE FREE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. NEWSWIRE FREE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu 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, NEWSWIRE FREE 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.
