A valid excuse has emerged for the disappointing effort from Emotionless (Ire) (Shamardal) in the G1 Dubai Dewhurst S. at Newmarket on Saturday. The market second choice faded tamely to finish last behind Air Force Blue (War Front) but was found to be lame in his box on Sunday morning. An x-ray subsequently revealed a chip in his left fore knee but trainer Charlie Appleby is optimistic about the colt's future and commented, “Following his disappointing run in the Dewhurst Stakes yesterday, Emotionless was found to be lame this morning in his box. He was immediately x-rayed and a chip was identified in his left fore knee. I understand that its removal will not be a complicated procedure and we expect him to make a full recovery. We will be looking towards the trials in the spring, all being well.”
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