“I’ll Have Another’s ability to lead the post parade for tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes is an illustration of the character of his injury. It is absolutely of no concern for sub-maximal exercise, but would be a concern at a mile-and-a-half at full speed. Therefore, I have no concern for his appearance on the racetrack at the head of the Belmont field.”
~ Larry Bramlage, orthopedic surgeon and on-call vet for the Belmont Stakes
More from Canadian Thoroughbred:
The 129-day Woodbine meeting begins this weekend with a couple of good stakes races and a ceremony for the community garden.
Derby and Oaks horses were out and about at Churchill Downs on April 24, including a stamina-type work for Forever Young.
The Vancouver track introduces Friday night racing and lower takeouts on wagers as it gets set to start a new Thoroughbred season.
Trainer Danny Vella, jockey Richard Grubb and horses Starship Jubilee and Channel Maker make up the class of 2024.