Tiger a little timid today after hitch in the engine room - Queensland debut on hold

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.”