Tiger a little timid today after hitch in the engine room - Queensland debut on hold
By Barry Lichter • 13 September 2019
Sir Tiger’s Queensland debut has been delayed after he lashed out and injured himself yesterday.
But trainer Al Barnes won’t be able to tell for at least a few days how long it will take him to recover.
Barnes says a big haematoma developed high up inside the colt’s leg after he kicked out over the sulky shaft.
“I won’t be able to assess what damage he’s done until the swelling goes down and that could take a week.”
The swelling, right beside Sir Tiger’s testicles, blew up overnight and he is now being treated with bute to ease the pain.
“He’s very stiff and sore and doesn’t want to move so he’ll be on box rest until I can get him checked out.
“Hopefully it’s only minor and he can be at the races in a couple of weeks.”
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Friday night at Addington
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Nathan’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 3: Jessie Lincoln
6.39pm
“She was very good first-up - Harry said she was still coming at the line - and I’m sure she’ll go pretty well again. The way she trains over 2400 metres, you’d think the extra 500 metres will help.”
Race 3: Lincoln Downs
6.39pm
“I was quite happy with her last run at Cambridge, she’s improved a lot since Auckland. It’s a shame she’s got a bad draw this week but if she can hit the line well again, I’ll be happy.”
Race 5: Dreams Of Eric
7.34pm
“I think he’ll be a good chance because he continues to train very well. I’ll leave it up to Harry how he drives him this week but you’d think he’d lead again.”
Nathan’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 3: Tyson
6.52pm
“He had to do a bit much work last time - from a niggly draw he went round and sat parked. He’s drawn three on Friday, which is perfect, as he can just mooch up there. He keeps going good races in stronger fields and needs two more starts and some more points to qualify for the Golden Gait.”
Race 8: Kevin Kline
9.24pm
“He’s up against the better ones now, like Cold Chisel, but he keeps doing a good job. He’s a tough horse who keeps improving and he’s training really well. I thought he’d be a chance.”
