Our Baby Bonus Lame

Monday, 14 June 2010 14:00

Promising three-year-old Our Baby Bonus has pulled up sore following its moderate performance at Moonee Valley on Monday.

Contesting the $50,000 Simpson Construction Handicap (1000m), Our Baby Bonus enjoyed a lovely run behind the leaders however failed to quicken sufficiently around the home turn to pose any threat to Galbraith who led from start to finish.

Our Baby Bonus finished fourth beaten over three and a half lengths from Galbraith

Trainer Mick Price after the race requested Our Baby Bonus to be checked by the on-course vet.

The veterinary examination immediately after the event revealed the grey gelding to be lame in the off hind leg.

Price then told stewards he intended on seeking further advice from his own stable veterinarian and would notify stewards of their findings.

Prior to Monday’s race against older horses, Our Baby Bonus was unbeaten from four starts with over $200,000 in prizemoney.

Picture: Fiona Tomlin