Katharos Retired

Horsin~Aro · 08-31-2010, 04:00 PM

Kantharos Injured, Retired
By Blood-Horse Staff
Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:55 PM
Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:55 PM
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Two-time graded stakes winner and leading juvenile Kantharos suffered a career-ending leg fracture earlier this week while galloping out following a routine workout it was announced Aug. 31.

“This horse is a magnificent athlete," said owner Jess Jackson in a statement. “We are stunned, shocked and terribly saddened by this awful event. At the same time we are hoping that this injury will heal completely. At this point, his prognosis for a healthy recovery is good, but in any case, his racing career is over.”
Kantharos remained undefeated in three starts with an easy 7 1/4-length victory in the Saratoga Special (gr. II) on Aug. 16. Prior to that, he won the Bashford Manor (gr. III) and a maiden special weight contest, both at Churchill Downs. He won his three starts by a combined 28 1/2 lengths and until the injury he was pointing toward a fall campaign.
“This was a tragic and unforeseeable event," said trainer Steve Asmussen. “The brilliance that he had shown was a foretaste of his limitless potential. Right now we are following his progress closely.”
Kantharos is the son of Lion Heart . The chestnut colt was bred in Kentucky by Hedberg Hall and out of the Southern Halo mate Contessa Halo.
Jackson said he would release updates regarding the colt’s condition and recovery in the coming months.

DiscreetCat · 08-31-2010, 04:42 PM

Unreal.

Horsin~Aro · 08-31-2010, 05:19 PM

Thats one never saw coming at all until your heads up post earlier. was weird I was reading your post and it came up on my widget while i was reading your post

DiscreetCat · 08-31-2010, 05:39 PM

I'm pretty floored by this, regardless of my post yesterday. I'll just point to this as yet another example of why you need to demand a reasonable price before jumping into those future pools. This type of thing just happens too often.

rayphil · 08-31-2010, 05:49 PM

yup...thats why it is refer to as a sucker bet but we as gamblers sometimes cant pass up the odds...

husker70 · 08-31-2010, 09:05 PM

Thats A Good Reason To Not Race As 2 Yr Olds......these Animals Are Fragile...

thebox138 · 09-01-2010, 10:11 AM

omg thats unreal . man sometimes u just have to scratch ur heads and think what might have been

KP-HR2k9 · 09-01-2010, 10:40 AM

OMG!!!!! I'm speechless

Kantharos & RA making babies thats what i see in the future

DiscreetCat · 12-04-2010, 06:59 AM

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...vinery-florida

Horsin~Aro · 12-04-2010, 08:23 PM

I wish I got $5000 a pop. Id make $10,000 a year. LOL

08-31-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
Horsin~Aro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 826 Thanks: 65 Thanked 109 Times in 102 Posts Rep Power: 4	Katharos Retired Kantharos Injured, Retired By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:55 PM Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:55 PM Email Print RSS ShareThis Email A FriendClose Window Two-time graded stakes winner and leading juvenile Kantharos suffered a career-ending leg fracture earlier this week while galloping out following a routine workout it was announced Aug. 31. “This horse is a magnificent athlete," said owner Jess Jackson in a statement. “We are stunned, shocked and terribly saddened by this awful event. At the same time we are hoping that this injury will heal completely. At this point, his prognosis for a healthy recovery is good, but in any case, his racing career is over.” Kantharos remained undefeated in three starts with an easy 7 1/4-length victory in the Saratoga Special (gr. II) on Aug. 16. Prior to that, he won the Bashford Manor (gr. III) and a maiden special weight contest, both at Churchill Downs. He won his three starts by a combined 28 1/2 lengths and until the injury he was pointing toward a fall campaign. “This was a tragic and unforeseeable event," said trainer Steve Asmussen. “The brilliance that he had shown was a foretaste of his limitless potential. Right now we are following his progress closely.” Kantharos is the son of Lion Heart . The chestnut colt was bred in Kentucky by Hedberg Hall and out of the Southern Halo mate Contessa Halo. Jackson said he would release updates regarding the colt’s condition and recovery in the coming months.

08-31-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,820 Thanks: 68 Thanked 178 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 17	Unreal. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

08-31-2010, 05:39 PM	#4
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,820 Thanks: 68 Thanked 178 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 17	I'm pretty floored by this, regardless of my post yesterday. I'll just point to this as yet another example of why you need to demand a reasonable price before jumping into those future pools. This type of thing just happens too often. __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

08-31-2010, 05:49 PM	#5
rayphil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 77 Thanked 52 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 7	yup...thats why it is refer to as a sucker bet but we as gamblers sometimes cant pass up the odds... __________________ philsthelight@yahoo.com

09-01-2010, 10:40 AM	#8
KP-HR2k9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 700 Thanks: 24 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 4	Omg OMG!!!!! I'm speechless Kantharos & RA making babies thats what i see in the future __________________ "Down the stretch they come !!!!! "

08-31-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
Horsin~Aro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 826 Thanks: 65 Thanked 109 Times in 102 Posts Rep Power: 4	Thats one never saw coming at all until your heads up post earlier. was weird I was reading your post and it came up on my widget while i was reading your post

08-31-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
husker70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: HOUSTON,TEXAS Posts: 214 Thanks: 39 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Rep Power: 4	Thats A Good Reason To Not Race As 2 Yr Olds......these Animals Are Fragile...

09-01-2010, 10:11 AM	#7
thebox138 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 5	omg thats unreal . man sometimes u just have to scratch ur heads and think what might have been

12-04-2010, 06:59 AM	#9
DiscreetCat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,820 Thanks: 68 Thanked 178 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 17	http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...vinery-florida __________________ www.DiscreetPicks.com

12-04-2010, 08:23 PM	#10
Horsin~Aro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 826 Thanks: 65 Thanked 109 Times in 102 Posts Rep Power: 4	I wish I got $5000 a pop. Id make $10,000 a year. LOL

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