Catalyst’s spring campaign has ended prematurely, after the Kiwi galloper pulled up injured following his last place effort in The Shorts (1100m).
The son of Darci Brahma was a $9.50 chance in The Shorts, but failed to beat a runner home and was reported to have pulled up lame in the off foreleg.
Upon further examination, the camp announced minor joint issues had been found, and that Catalyst’s spring was over.
Vet checks this morning find some minor joint issues with Catalyst so his Sydney campaign is over after one race. Heads home to NZ on Sunday to spell
— Michael Guerin (@GuerinSports) September 20, 2020
Trainer Clayton Chipperfield had been targeting the $7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) with the galloper, as well as a potential slot in The Everest.
Catalyst will return home to New Zealand to spell and recover from his injuries.
