Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Epicenter who was pulled up with a right leg injury during the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) match on 5 November at Keenelandunderwent “simple, uncomplicated” surgery on November 6 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, according to Winchell Thoroughbreds race manager David Fiske.
“No surprise,” Fiske said of Sunday morning’s surgery to repair a lateral tubular fracture. “He’s fully recovered and can walk. So far, so good.”
Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) winner was pulled on his back by Joel Rosario in a Classic match won by Flight route . Epicenter stopped as it neared the turn and was loaded into a horse ambulance and eventually transported to Rood & Riddle.
Coach Steve Asmussen thanked everyone involved in the incident.
“Ron Winchell, David Fiske and I want to express our deep thanks to Joel Rosario for pulling him up, the veterinarians on site, Dr Nick Smith, who treated Epicenter on the track, and Dr Stuart Brown, who coordinated Epicenter’s transport from the racecourse, with police escort, directly to Rood and Riddle, Keeneland, and my assistants Scott Blasi and Sarah Campion, who were stayed at Epicenter,” Asmussen said.
“Can’t say enough that we’re grateful to everyone for their urgency to ensure Epicenter’s health and everything that was put in place to diagnose for on-site care, transportation, Dr. Bramlage met him at the clinic, and subsequently the care he received at Rood and Riddle by the entire staff.”
A ductal fracture is an injury to the cannon bone above the lock, usually caused by the high loads transmitted during high-speed exercise. Repairs frequently involve the insertion of surgically delayed screws.
When asked if Epicenter’s racing career is over and if he has his sights set on the track in 2023, Fiske said, “I think it’s a bit early for that. I think the plan is for him. we are 30 days rest, 30 days manual walk, re -X-rayed.In a perfect world we could wait until then to make a decision, but given the timeframe we are in. work, we can make that decision sooner.”
Breeders usually begin placing stallions for mares in the fall before the breeding season begins in February.
The son of Not this time , Epicenter is considered one of the leading candidates for the 3-year-old male champion. Twice placed in the classic spot, he’s the winner of six of the 11 films that started and grossed over $2.9 million.
Brown: Domestic Spending Steady After Pelvic Injury in BC Mile
Domestic spending continued to improve after fracture of the pelvis in the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile on 5 November presented by PDJF (G1T) at Keenelandaccording to coach Chad Brown.
“He’s more comfortable today and still settled,” Brown posted in an update on Twitter. “He suffered a broken pelvis, which can be traced back to when he broke from the gate and got worse as the race went on, according to my veterinary team. He is being cared for around the clock. .”
5 year old son of King The start at the 2022 World Championship was his first since last year, when he finished second in the Mr. D Staking (G1) August 14 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Owned by Klaravich Stables, gelding is a 1st place multiple winner and makes $1,432,100 on a 6-1-1 record from nine starts. This year marks his first attempt on the world stage. He suffered a scratch from the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) in 2021 due to a soft tissue injury.
