Cruel luck for The Pumper...Jim Cassidy has serious injuries to his fingers after an accident at his Sydney property and may have to miss the spring carnivals. His manager Matt Privato says the veteran rider was trimming a hedge at his Sydney home when the machete he was using slipped, severely cutting his hand. He says: 'It looks like a really nasty gash, almost down to the bone through his fingers.' JC had a strong book of rides at Sat's Randwick meeting, including Bellagio Wynn in the Grp 1 M
Cruel luck for The Pumper...Jim Cassidy has serious injuries to his fingers after an accident at his Sydney property and may have to miss the spring carnivals. His manager Matt Privato says the veteran rider was trimming a hedge at his Sydney home when the machete he was using slipped, severely cutting his hand. He says: 'It looks like a really nasty gash, almost down to the bone through his fingers.' JC had a strong book of rides at Sat's Randwick meeting, including Bellagio Wynn in the Grp 1 Metropolitan and Fritz's Princess in the Grp 2 Shorts.
Alcopop has been penalised 1kg in the Melbourne Cup following his JRA Cup win at Moonee Valley. His weight is now 51kgs but he remains low in the order of entry -- 83rd position. Mr Clangtastic has received the same penalty for both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, taking his weight in them to 51kgs.
Lee Freedman has booked Corey Brown to ride pre-post fav Speed Gifted in Sat's Grp 1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. The import isn't qualified for the Caulfield Cup and Freedman is using the Metrop as a last-ditch attempt to secure a start in the big race.