Two-time graded stakes winner and 'TDN Rising Star' El Areeb (Exchange Rate), sidelined since March after enduring a fractured knee, has been cleared to resume light training after a successful healing process, trainer Cal Lynch said Thursday. The gray will be relocated to Fair Hill Training Center under the care of Bruce Jackson and is scheduled to begin exercising on the AquaTred, an underwater treadmill that reduces stress on joints.
El Areeb had surgery April 3 at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. and stitches removed April 17, and subsequent exams showed the healing process is on schedule.
“He's doing really well,” Lynch said. “He's had his 90 days, and we're very pleased with him. He looks fantastic. The X-rays were very good, so the guys are excited. It won't be long now.”
El Areeb was tabbed a 'Rising Star' after capturing the Nov. 19 James F. Lewis III S. and added subsequent wins in the GIII Jerome S. Jan. 2 and GIII Withers S. Feb. 4. He is unraced since finishing third in the Mar. 4 GIII Gotham S.
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