CHELOKEE: Good, Stable; Surgery next week

[Slewstoo]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Just got a written elaboration of Bramlage's comments and there are a few more details including a survival chance rate termed "50-50" which seems a bit less rosy than when he addressed us at 11am...

I think he's being extremely careful with his assessment. He did say on HRTV that they do this surgery quite frequently. I think that he's just trying to be very conservative.

After Barbaro I have learned to never get my hopes up too high regarding these types of injuries, but hearing him discuss it on HRTV seemed to give decent hope that this colt will make it.

Assuming that he gets through surgery Bramlage said that his chances would significantly increase, but of course laminitis is always a possibility with this sort of injury and recovery.

Here's to hoping for the best.