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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Ray’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 3: Rivergirl Bella
7.22pm
“She’s knocking on the door and should get one soon. She moves out a little on the gate but has good early speed.”
Race 5: Leo Lincoln
8.20pm
“He made the most of a perfect pegs run last week but it will be harder for him this time, drawn the outside. But it’s only a small field and he’s racing well so he should go well again.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 4: Lincoln Downs
6.50pm
“She should get out OK as she has a bit of speed but she hasn’t carried it very far in the past. I think she’s got stronger now but she hasn’t raced for nearly nine months so she’ll more than likely need the run.”
Race 4: Jessie Lincoln
6.50pm
“I don’t know what happened last time. She shouldn’t break like that again and, all going well, she’s the one to beat. You have to go on her previous run which was very good.”
Race 5: Rivergirl Maggie
7.21pm
“She put in a few steps on debut and Andre couldn’t let her go up the straight so we’ve tweaked her gear up a bit. She’ll go better this time.”
Race 8: Sugar Ray Lincoln
8.49pm
“He’s racing honestly and driving well but it’s hard to see him sprinting past this lot.”
