A pair of fillies pulled up during races at Saratoga last Friday were sent to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for diagnosis of injuries and are both now resting, according to updates issued by the New York Racing Association Monday.
Mystifying (Curlin), who was pulled up in the stretch run by jockey Jose Ortiz after sustaining an injury to her left front during Friday's seventh race, was immediately attended to by on-track veterinarians, who stabilized the injury and transported the 4-year-old filly to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. Further examination revealed an injury to the left front tendon. Mystifying has been returned to trainer Shug McGaughey's barn at Belmont Park to recuperate and is resting comfortably, according to NYRA.
Princess Mischief (Honest Mischief) was pulled up in the stretch run of Friday's first race by jockey Manny Franco after sustaining an injury to her left front. The horse was immediately attended to by on-track veterinarians and transported to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation.
Per trainer Chris Englehart, further examination revealed an injury to her left scapula. She will remain at Rood and Riddle for the time being, but is improving daily and walking comfortably.
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