Dante's Banquet Out Of Perth Cup
- Thursday, 24 December 2009 13:15
Dante's Banquet was ticking over perfectly for rider Danny Miller and he was regarded as one of the main local chances in the New Years Day feature.
Trainer Owen Cocking was giving the stable star his regular feed when he noticed to swelling in his joint.
He was quick to react getting him straight to the vets, who confirmed the bowed tendon.
"It is shattering news for the owners, Danny (Miller), and me. He was working along perfectly and we were all excited about his chances in the Cup," a devastated Owen Cocking commented to Perthracing.com.au.
"He has never had soundness issues in his life, but I suppose that's just racing."
"I have to take him back to the vets on Thursday and then the vet will have a clearer picture of how severe it is. He hasn't ruled out a chance of him racing again, but it will be a good six months with everything going to plan."
The son of Dante's Fury won 12 races during his 44 start career, amassing $337,690 in prize money.
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