Archarcharch, the Thoroughbred colt that suffered a lateral condylar fracture (a fracture of the outer half of the condyle–the bottom or distal end of the cannon bone that fits into the fetlock joint) one occurring on the outer half of the bone) in his left foreleg during the May 7 Kentucky Derby, underwent successful surgery to repair the bone May 8 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Unfortunately, the injury proved extensive enough to end Archarcharch’s racing career, an announcement that came late Sunday on owners Robert and Val Yagos’ Facebook page.

Archarcharch

Archarcharch, seen here preparing for the Kentucky Derby, is recovering well after surgery

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