Red Chase Escapes Injury In Unusual Mishap

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Desleigh Forster

Trainer says has suffered no ill effects after being eased out of the last race in unusual circumstances at .

Red was the favourite in the final race on Saturday but did a sharp turn to the outside fence at the 800m and had no choice but to ease him down.

Du Plessis later told a stewards Red Chase had caught him by surprise when he veered sharply to the left.

Forster said Red Chase had sometimes shown signs of being field-shy and racing without cover, he had wanted to hang.

“He is fine after the race and I will spell him,” Forster said.

Red Chase will need to trial before he is allowed to race again.

The incident marred what had otherwise been a good week for Forster who won with at the on Wednesday and on Saturday.

Desert Digby will make his return to city racing on Saturday at Eagle Farm.

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