It's a mystery why December Draw turned in such a hopeless performance in the Caulfield Cup. Jockey Michael Rodd told stewards he could offer no real excuses for the gelding's disappointing performance. He said at the 500m he attempted to make a run but his mount did not respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination of December Draw revealed no abnormal findings and a swab sample was taken for analysis. In other post-Cup news, it was revealed that Lucas Cranach had pulled up slightly
It's a mystery why December Draw turned in such a hopeless performance in the Caulfield Cup. Jockey Michael Rodd told stewards he could offer no real excuses for the gelding's disappointing performance. He said at the 500m he attempted to make a run but his mount did not respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination of December Draw revealed no abnormal findings and a swab sample was taken for analysis. In other post-Cup news, it was revealed that Lucas Cranach had pulled up slightly lame in the near fore hoof. Surprise, surprise.