Blue Diamond Veterinary Inspections

Two Racing Victoria veterinarians and one independent veterinarian conducted reinspections this morning of Cherish Me, Icarian Dream, Palm Angel, and Field of Play ahead of tomorrow’s Group 1 $2 million Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield.

After being provisionally passed yesterday and replated, the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field of Play has been deemed suitable to race.

The Ciaron Maher-trained Cherish Me had shown significant improvement upon inspection this morning and was also passed suitable.

However, Icarian Dream did not show the necessary improvement when reinspected and was withdrawn on vets advice by the Stewards. 

The Jason Warren-trained Palm Angel showed some improvement and will be re-examined tomorrow before scratching time to determine suitability to race.