Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contender Fatally Injured in Workout
The Blood-Horse Staff
October 28, 2013
Points Offthebench, a 4-year-old gelding, suffered condylar fracture in his right front fetlock.
Points Offthebench, a 4-year-old gelding, suffered condylar fracture in his right front fetlock.
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