A media release from Lindsay Park Racing has confirmed that Mr Brightside has suffered a minor setback which will see him sidelined for the immediate future.
The release read:
‘A routine check-up has found that our beloved Mr Brightside has a very small chip in his left-fore fetlock. He is sound and his usual happy self but best possible practice for his wellbeing, comfort and long-term soundness is to have minor surgery to remove the chip.
Afterwards he will enjoy a lovely long VIP holiday at Lindsay Park Euroa. This means he will unfortunately miss the upcoming Autumn racing carnival but absolutely all that matters is his wellbeing and we look forward to seeing him back in the Spring.’
Mr Brightside is an absolute champion performer. He is a twenty-time winner from forty-eight starts and has banked a little under $19 million in prize money.
