LEXINGTON, KY — Wasteful farm announced today that undefeated Eclipse Award champion two-year-old Ted Noffey has been temporarily sidelined after being diagnosed with bone bruises and will be pulled from the Kentucky Derby track. Trainer Todd Pletcher reported that the colt showed signs of discomfort after a recent breeze, prompting further evaluation. “Since his last breeze, he hasn’t been moving as well as normal,” Pletcher said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we had him thoroughly examined, and the diagnosis came back as bruised condyles. Normally this problem takes about 90 days to resolve, so we will look to resume training around May 1.”
Ted Noffey put together a flawless junior campaign, breaking his maiden at the first ask at Saratoga before posting three straight Grade 1 wins in the Hopeful Stakes, Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. His performance earned him the Eclipse Award as Champion Two-Year-Old Male. “Obviously we are disappointed,” said Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift Farm. “But after discussions with Todd, the veterinary team and owners Eric and Tammy Gustavson, we all agree that releasing the colt is the right decision. Our priority is his long-term health and career. With proper rest and recovery, we hope he will be back and ready to compete later this summer and fall.” Spendthrift Farm will continue to provide updates on Ted Noffey’s progress as he recovers.
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