Big Brown has Quarter Crack

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

Missing some training probably isn't that big of a deal for this horse at this point though, is it?

'if everything is good, the colt will on the track for full training by Thursday.' he will go a week without going to the track. i would think that would be an issue.

[Danzig]

'Dutrow said he noticed a small spot on the colt's foot Friday afternoon and notified hoof lameness specialist Ian McKinlay, who treated it. By Saturday, it had turned into a slight quarter crack, five-eighths of an inch long. McKinlay applied iodine solution and said he’s confident it is very minor. '

chuck, the guy treats it and then it cracks...calling for more treatment. guy says it's minor.
what do you think?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Danzig

'Dutrow said he noticed a small spot on the colt's foot Friday afternoon and notified hoof lameness specialist Ian McKinlay, who treated it. By Saturday, it had turned into a slight quarter crack, five-eighths of an inch long. McKinlay applied iodine solution and said he’s confident it is very minor. '

chuck, the guy treats it and then it cracks...calling for more treatment. guy says it's minor.
what do you think?

You have to take it at face value I guess. Iodine is used to dry it out. The real problem is you rarely know what is underneath till it comes out. Ian is really good. There is still plenty of time to mess with it. It may well be no issue in 2 weeks.

[Danzig]

so you don't think missing a week of training will hurt? best case would be no further spreading, no underlying issue and he's back on track on thursday, with a work next tuesday. is that enough? will he be ready for 12f, taking everything into consideration?