2017 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas - Winning Rupert passed fit to start following vet inspection

Darryl Sherer - Friday January 13

Racing Queensland vets have passed Winning Rupert clear to contest Saturday's Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast following a second inspection on Friday morning.

Winning Rupert has been passed fit to start in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on Saturday. Photo: Racing Queensland

The Bjorn Baker-trained three-year-old was found to be "slightly short striding in his near foreleg" when looked at on Thursday but has been cleared to run following an inspection on Friday morning.

The Ciaron Maher-trained Miss Wonderland was found to be "slightly lame" in the off foreleg on Thursday but has been cleared to start after being looked at again on Friday.

Stewards have given permission for Miss Wonderland to wear three-quarter plates on both front feet in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.

Tiara Star was found to be sore on flexion in the near fore fetlock on Thursday and will not be permitted to start in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic for which she was an emergency.

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