Coolmore issue upbeat Abbey report

Thursday 5 September 2013, 9:36am

Coolmore Stud reports St Nicholas Abbey has had his best week since his first operation in July.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained six-time Group One winner had to be retired after fracturing a pastern on the gallops at Ballydoyle.

A few days after surgery the six-year-old contracted colic and he had a further setback last week when it was discovered a steel weight-bearing pin in a cannon bone had broken.

"While still having a guarded prognosis, St Nicholas Abbey has had his best week since his initial surgery," a Coolmore statement said.

"Since the pin removal his weight bearing on the injured leg has improved gradually and he is walking as well as can be expected with a cast.

"St Nicholas Abbey seems more content, lying down several times a night to rest and his appetite is excellent so he is starting to thrive.

"His temperature has stabilised and blood work has normalised.

"Surgeons Dr Kelly & Dr O'Brien are more upbeat on his prognosis however there are many weeks to go before St Nicholas Abbey is out of danger."

– PAA

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