Alysheba: Chelokee broke down?

Question

Chelokee, in an inordinately unfair coincidence, broke down with a injury somewhat similar to Barbaro's in the Preakness. His trainer? Michael Matz.

He also won the inaugural Barbaro Stakes last year.

Hopefully the big black horse will make it.

:-(

(I am a big fan of Chelokee).

http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=32306

Answer 1

I love Chelokee and I think it's so unfair that these horrible things keep happening to Michael Matz.  I saw Ramon Dominguez start bouncing around on Chelokee at the top of the stretch and I saw him fall off, but it didn't look like Chelokee was actually hurt.  I thought he just started bobbling and Ramon lost his balance.  After the race I found out he actually had broken his leg.  I hope he's ok... he didn't break the skin and they said he was walking ok with the splint on when he went back to the barn.  I am really sad, but I'm glad he still has a chance.

Answer 2

I am a big fan of Barbaro and Chelokee, I am so so so so sad, it was terrible watching it, and I really do feel bad for Michael Matz, its not his fault!