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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Monday at Taupo
Lincoln Maree, Lincoln Lover.
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Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 2: Sammy Lincoln
5.48pm
“Sammy Lincoln has a bit more speed than Lincoln Wave - he’s very fast for a big, rangy horse - but he might be vulnerable on Friday - he could experience difficulty on the corners going right-handed. He won’t be a maiden for long.”
Race 2: Lincoln Wave
5.48pm
“I’d say he’d be the more reliable of our two. He was clearly our best two-year-old before he got injured and we’ve waited a long time for him. He’s a powerful colt and should have a bright future.”
Race 5: Johnny Lincoln
7.13pm
“The seven draw is a bit awkward but he’s trained on really well since Cambridge and I’m picking he’ll go really well.”
Race 8: Tyson
8.38pm
“He had a week off after his last run at Auckland, but I don’t think he’ll be short of a run. He’ll come back into the fray as tough as ever.”
Race 8: Spiritual Bliss
8.38pm
“She was incredibly unlucky at Cambridge. The gap opened up for Harrison, he tried to push through, then it closed on him. If she led, she’d be the one to beat. She’s a nice mare and she’s pretty tough, she doesn’t give it up.”
