teuflesberg

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Danzig

too many.


didn't realize teuf got loose, perhaps that was when the injury to the other front leg occurred, trying to compensate for the one. something that sounded really bad now sounds that much worse.

good luck teuflesberg!

Yeah they cut to it for a second at ESPN and for a moment I thought it was the outrider holding on to him, then I realized the reins were loose and I thought "what are we running here? a clown circus?" He was hopping with it in the air like Barbaro and I had flashbacks to that which freaked me out a bit.

Poor boy, I wish him luck. He seemed pretty determined that there was a job to be done and he was gonna do it from the moment he was being pulled up to when he thought he should bust out and give it another go. Thank goodness it didn't break the skin so that it cuts back on infection (and not gonna lie I would've probably gotten queasy if it had been flopping around on tv). I know it's kind of selfish but after I think about him being ok I start missing the fact that I don't get to see him run anymore. Such a gutsy little guy. So was Jamie waiting to make a deal in any capacity for breeding rights? Just so crazy that she didn't at least have something going. It's not like he's Secretariat for pete's sake. There's a likely limit for whatcha get.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Yeah they cut to it for a second at ESPN and for a moment I thought it was the outrider holding on to him, then I realized the reins were loose and I thought "what are we running here? a clown circus?" He was hopping with it in the air like Barbaro and I had flashbacks to that which freaked me out a bit.

Poor boy, I wish him luck. He seemed pretty determined that there was a job to be done and he was gonna do it from the moment he was being pulled up to when he thought he should bust out and give it another go. Thank goodness it didn't break the skin so that it cuts back on infection (and not gonna lie I would've probably gotten queasy if it had been flopping around on tv). I know it's kind of selfish but after I think about him being ok I start missing the fact that I don't get to see him run anymore. Such a gutsy little guy. So was Jamie waiting to make a deal in any capacity for breeding rights? Just so crazy that she didn't at least have something going. It's not like he's Secretariat for pete's sake. There's a likely limit for whatcha get.

he was entered for sale. i think they may have been shopping him, but maybe asked too much....

if he makes it, no doubt he'll get a deal somewhere.

[Riot]

I just called Rood and Riddle. I asked if they had any media statements or updates to release today regarding Teufs condition - no.

I asked if they had any updates or information regarding the exact nature of the injury - no, nothing other than what Dr. Ruggles has already said publically yesterday.

They did say they were going to release more information tomorrow morning -the girl answering the telephone didn't know the exact time.

Hope that doesn't bode poorly for Teuf. Doesn't sound good. But perhaps the owners just don't care to involve the news media in this. Their choice, they are certainly entitled to their privacy.

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Riot

I just called Rood and Riddle. I asked if they had any media statements or updates to release today regarding Teufs condition - no.

I asked if they had any updates or information regarding the exact nature of the injury - no, nothing other than what Dr. Ruggles has already said publically yesterday.

They did say they were going to release more information tomorrow morning -the girl answering the telephone didn't know the exact time.

Hope that doesn't bode poorly for Teuf. Doesn't sound good. But perhaps the owners just don't care to involve the news media in this. Their choice, they are certainly entitled to their privacy.

Thanks for trying Riot. From what I remember of the statement was that both sesamoids in the front left were fractured not that both front legs were injured.
No matter the controversy of the connections I like Teufelsberg, he is a hard working colt that always tried. I saw him in person all 3 times he raced at The Fairgrounds and was looking forward to seeing him this year.

Oh and the 2 scratches prior to yesterday were owner requests due to disputes among the owners. He was actually saddled and in the paddock and was scratched minutes before the race in his last entry.

I think your right it doesn't sound good, but will hope for the best.

[Riot]

I like Teuf, too. Maybe the professional journalist among us, Steve, will get or hear more information today.

[lemondropkid1]

They did an update on ESPN earlier.

The injury is just to the left leg, not both. Per Dr. Bramlage, he's resting comfortably. They've got him on fluids and blood thinners. Apparently there were some issues last night with blood flow to the leg, but it was looking better today. Still planning on surgery sometime early this week.

[Riot]

Good news, I was afraid he might already have been euthanized! THANKS for posting that!