Laminitic Racehorse Paynter Could Return to Track
The Blood-Horse Staff
September 12, 2012
The colt continues to make strides towards recovery and a possible return to the racetrack.
The colt continues to make strides towards recovery and a possible return to the racetrack.
Zayat Stables reports that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days.
Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was “walking comfortably.”
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