Globetrotting champion Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has ‘pulled up well’ and will return home soon following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Gr.1 Champions Mile (1600m).
Co-trainer Will Hayes said that the initial signs were that the horse had pulled up ok from the race but had over raced in the run, getting his mouth open and never settling, with his regular rider Craig Williams in the saddle.
“His performance was really disappointing,” Williams said.
“Most importantly, let’s see how he recovers. He was in a nice position. I was under pressure from the top of the straight and he just failed to find, which is very unusual for him.”
Lindsay Park posted to X after the race that the horse had recovered fine after the race.
“Thank you to everyone who got behind Mr B in the Champions Mile,” the stable posted.
“It wasn’t our day today, but Mr B has pulled up well and is already home in his box getting stuck into his dinner. After today he will spend a couple of weeks in quarantine in Australia before travelling home to Euroa.”