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December Draw riddle solved...Bone fracture in off-hind leg

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December Draw riddle solved...Bone fracture in off-hind leg

We now know why December Draw failed so badly in the Caulfield Cup - and it's all bad news. Trainer Mark Kavanagh has told stewards that DD has been diagnosed with a fracture to the lateral splint bone in the off hind leg.

We now know why December Draw failed so badly in the Caulfield Cup - and it's all bad news. Trainer Mark Kavanagh has told stewards that DD has been diagnosed with a fracture to the lateral splint bone in the off hind leg.

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