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
Friday night at Auckland
Race 1: Sammy Lincoln
4.54pm
“He’s been disappointing. He had no excuses last time - Andre (Poutama) said he just wouldn’t go - and there’s nothing obvious worrying him. If the real Sammy turned up, he’d be dangerous.”
Race 3: Missy Lincoln
5.53pm
“She’s training really well and seems pretty sharp. She’s very capable and I’m sure she’ll go a good race. She’s done well in two starts against the best and there are none of the best in this field.”
Race 5: Colonel Lincoln
6.59pm
“He’s just getting no luck. It was a non-event last time at Cambrdge - he was checked into a gallop a round from home - and I just want to see him get round.”
Race 7: Leo Lincoln
7.49pm
“He barely holds his own out of the gate and against the likes of Rubira (R88) and Jeremiah (R80) he’s just a runner’s chance.”
