Belmont Stakes runner-up Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, continues to make significant strides toward recovery and could even make a return to racing, according to his owners, the Zayat family.

Paynter

Paynter, seen here in July prior to the Haskell Invitational.

"He had another great day yesterday," said Justin Zayat, racing and stallion manager of Zayat Stables, via Twitter Sept. 12

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