Racehorse Paynter Recovers from Laminitis, Fighting Colitis
Claire Novak
September 21, 2012
Paynter has “beaten laminitis” and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.
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Paynter has “beaten laminitis” and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.
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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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