What really happened to the betting drifter Thorn Lake at Caulfield last Saturday. No-one really wanted to back him and he turned in a shocker. Trainer Rob Griffiths believes he could have choked down. The stewards say: 'A veterinary examination of Thorn Lake (NZ), which performed below expectations, revealed the gelding to have congested mucous membranes. Trainer Mr R Griffiths was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required for Thorn Lake (NZ) prior to it racing again. M
What really happened to the betting drifter Thorn Lake at Caulfield last Saturday. No-one really wanted to back him and he turned in a shocker. Trainer Rob Griffiths believes he could have choked down. The stewards say: 'A veterinary examination of Thorn Lake (NZ), which performed below expectations, revealed the gelding to have congested mucous membranes. Trainer Mr R Griffiths was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required for Thorn Lake (NZ) prior to it racing again. Mr Griffiths indicated that Thorn Lake (NZ) would undergo a thorough veterinary examination on return to the stable and would notify Stewards of those results, also the future racing plans for the gelding.'