Karelian retired with fractured sesamoid

Alan07 · #1 07-20-2010, 12:07 PM

Karelian, the 8-year-old gelding who was in the best form of his career, has been retired after suffering a fractured sesamoid during a workout last Saturday at Keeneland.
http://drf.com/news/article/114930.html

Indian Charlie · #2 07-20-2010, 12:25 PM

Keeneland?

Did they switch back to dirt?

Dahoss · #3 07-20-2010, 01:42 PM

That sucks. He's been one of my favorite horses in training for years.

randallscott35 · #4 07-20-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Keeneland?

Did they switch back to dirt?

OldDog · #5 07-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan07

Karelian, the 8-year-old gelding who was in the best form of his career, has been retired after suffering a fractured sesamoid during a workout last Saturday at Keeneland.
http://drf.com/news/article/114930.html

What a shame, and after what was up until now a great year. I hope they take good care of him, and that he recovers and lives a long and happy life.