Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Cleared for Exercise
The Blood-Horse Staff
September 6, 2011
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock.
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock.
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