Classic Empire

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I presume its at the discretion of the examining veterinarian. Although such a horse as you describe would probably go on the Stewards or the Starters list before the Vet List.

Nevertheless , according to the DRF article on the race, the NYRA veterinarian said Classic Empire was showing lameness, so some sort of physical ailment was a factor.

I dont know, but I heard with my own ear's Mark Casse suggest the colt was fine and had worked well. Perhaps he was confused with exactly which of his 300 head had just worked? I just dont know seems awfully particular