Hyperflexion of the fetlocks can cause sesamoid injuries, and bilateral isn't uncommon in race horses (looking back through the literature regarding same).
We don't know what the real deal is, guess we'll have to see if the owners wish to discuss Teuf publically. I sure hope it's something repairable.
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"Have the clean racing people run any ads explaining that giving a horse a Starbucks and a chocolate poppyseed muffin for breakfast would likely result in a ten year suspension for the trainer?" - Dr. Andrew Roberts
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