The James Fanshawe team received a setback on Tuesday when it emerged that The Tin Man (GB) (Equiano {GB}) has been ruled out of Sunday's G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.
According to HKJC veterinary official Dr Peter Curl, the G1 Diamond Jubilee S. winner arrived in Hong Kong with an elevated temperature and although it has stabilised, The Tin Man was deemed unfit to take part on Sunday.
“After discussing the horse's condition with Mr Fanshawe, it has been decided the horse will not be suitable to compete in the stated race and accordingly The Tin Man has been officially withdrawn from the Longines Hong Kong Sprint,” the HKJC reported on Tuesday.
Fanshawe later wrote on Twitter, “Everyone is very disappointed that The Tin Man is unable to run in the Longines Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday. Our first priority now is to get him well and back home.”
The Tin Man is the latest defection from Sunday's meeting, as trainer Tony Millard was forced to declare Nassa (SAf) (Dynasty {SAf}) out of the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup over the weekend owing to a tendon injury, South China Morning Post reported.
“He has given his tendon a knock and we have to take a cautious approach and give him a break,” Millard told SCMP.
A decision is also pending later in the week on Japanese stayer Kiseki (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}), who is being treated for a fungal skin issue. The G1 Kikuka Sho hero is an intended runner in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase.
Maxim Guyon will replace Mickael Barzalona aboard GI Breeders' Cup Turf winner Talismanic (Medaglia d'Oro), Godolphin announced Monday. Barzalona was handed a six-day suspension for not riding out to the line in a race in France and a subsequent appeal to reduce the suspension failed. Guyon, a former Godolphin stable rider, has ridden many winners for trainer Andre Fabre. Additional reporting by Daithi Harvey
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