Vets Clear Karuta Queen

Monday, 14 March 2011 07:45

Beaten Black Opal Stakes favourite Karuta Queen has been given a clean bill of health.

A second veterinary examination on Monday cleared the Magic Millions winner of any abnormalities after she finished second to You're Canny at Canberra on Sunday.

An on-course inspection revealed minor lameness in Karuta Queen's near fore leg.

Trainer Neville Layt has told stewards he is still waiting for the results of a blood test but providing the sample is clear he will press ahead with Karuta Queen's Golden Slipper campaign.

Starting a prohibitive $1.20 favourite, Karuta Queen was beaten 1-1/2 lengths by You're Canny.

It was her first defeat in five starts and prompted Golden Slipper bookmakers to ease her out from $5.50 to $11 for the April 2 race.