Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 30, 2018 Journalists Share Posted October 30, 2018 Andrew Balding’s G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup hope Duretto (GB) (Manduro {Ger}) is a doubtful starter in the race after he pulled up lame following morning exercise at Werribee International Horse Centre last Saturday. The 6-year-old, who finished fourth behind Best Solution (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) in the G1 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup ten days ago, is currently undergoing assessment at the University of Melbourne Equine Centre. Duretto has been confined to box rest the past three days and the next couple of days will be crucial if he is to make the lineup at Flemington Nov. 6. As of yet vets have been unable to unearth the cause of the lameness and in a statement released by stewards on Tuesday officials at Racing Victoria said, “Univercity of Melbourne veterinarians will keep Duretto at the Equine Centre overnight and conduct further examinations tomorrow to help determine why the horse was lame in its left foreleg following a track gallop at the Werribee International Horse Centre last Saturday. The results of tomorrow’s further examinations will assist Mr Balding, in consultation with his veterinarians and RV veterinarians, to determine whether Duretto is in a suitable condition to be a final acceptor for next Tuesday’s A$7.3 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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