Details of KARASI's injury
Karasi (IRE, g13, bay), who was scheduled to run in the Pegasus Jump Stakes on Saturday (March 29, 2008) and the Nakayama Grand Jump (J-G1, April 19, 2008), was diagnosed after examining with a scanner today to have developed tendenitis of the superficial flexor tendon in his right foreleg.
His connections have therefore decided to withdraw the gelding's entry in both races.
"He was going so well, but I have no choice but to withdraw him from the race. I think that he will now retire. I am grateful to everyone in Japan that had been so helpful to us."
(Comments taken from Eric Musgrove)
"He seemed to have put his foot in a soft spot at about 100 meters to go in his gallop (on the turf). He was in such good form.I'm terribly disappointed that he can't run in the race."
(Comments taken from Brett Scott)
NAKAYAMA GRAND JUMP J-G1
Saturday, April 19
| Trained Country | Horse Name | Sex/Age | trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Karasi (IRE) | G13 | Eric Musgrove |
| USA | Gliding (NZ) | G8 | Doug Fout |
| FR | ALARM CALL (FR) | G8 | J.Ortet |
Departed Shiroi: 10:19 a.m.
Arrived Nakayama Racecourse: 10:40 a.m.
KARASI (IRE, g13, bay)
"He's been eating up everything and looks in great form. He's 434 kilos at the moment. He did a bit of speed work today, and also on Saturday in fact. and I'm pleased with how he's going."
"He'll just do some light trot and canter work tomorrow, but Eric is going to fly in tomorrow night and Brett will probably jump him on Thursday."
(Comments taken from Belinda Simpson)
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