Stradivari Doing Well Post Surgery

Stradivari | Coady

“TDN Rising Star” Stradivari (Medaglia d'Oro) is doing well following surgery at Rood and Riddle to repair a lateral condylar fracture and axial sesamoid fracture, trainer Todd Pletcher reported Wednesday.

“The surgery went very well,” Pletcher commented. “He has recovered from the surgery very well. He had a good night, and he is comfortable [Wednesday]. “He was able to stand up, he is bearing good weight on both front feet today, which is an encouraging sign. As far as everyone is concerned, the process went as smoothly as possible and the initial signs are encouraging.”

Stradivari, owned by breeder John Gunther in partnership with the Coolmore contingent, suffered the career-ending injury during a five-furlong workout Friday morning at Saratoga. Though the injury has brought an end to the sophomore's racing career, there is hope he can transition into a career at stud.

“The best case scenario would be that he can recover and lead a happy life, hopefully as a stallion prospect,” Pletcher said. “He is just across the street at Rood and Riddle. You obviously want to give him plenty of time to recuperate and then travel back to the Gunther's farm in Kentucky when the time is right.”

A second-out graduate at Gulfstream Dec. 5, Stradivari earned Rising Star status with a dominant 14 1/2-length allowance victory at Keeneland Apr. 17. Fourth in the GI Preakness S. May 21, the dark bay was fifth last time in the GI Belmont S. June 11 and was preparing for a start in Saturday's GII Jim Dandy S. when the injury occurred.

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