Following Last Month’s Triumph, Equestrian World Receives Heartfelt Update from $1,000,200 Worth Equine

Equestrian sports cannot function if they lack the most vital component: healthy horses. The greatest trainers ensure that their horses are well-fed, healthy, and disease-free before even thinking about racing. Following a similar rule of thumb, legendary equestrian trainer, Steve Asmussen, has decided to rest one of his trustee racehorses.

Disarm is one of Steve Asmussen’s rising rookie stars. The racehorse has shown great vigor and speed in its races. However, Asmussen decided to retire the horse for the remaining year to optimize his health. The legendary trainer has also arranged a wellness program for his excellent rookie.

Equestrian racehorse to rest and improve in upcoming months

Under the training of the Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, Kentucky-bred racehorse has participated in nine races in its career. However, it managed to win just two of them. Despite this lackluster track record, one can easily see that Disarm has always finished under the top four every time. In fact, it has displayed speeds of 100 and above in its last three finishes, with the highest being 106. Most recently, the $1 million-worth racehorse created quite a few headlines by finishing second at the Grade 1 Travers Stakes. While this shows that the horse has potential, it also highlights its needs to be polished out thoroughly. 

Asmussen is one of the most patient trainers in equestrian sports. In fact, he is also known for bringing out the best in every racehorse. While Disarm is definitely a matchwinner, he currently needs more work to compete with the brilliant crop of rookies. The current competition is dominated by the likes of Mage, Geaux Rocket Ride, Brightwork, Prince of Monaco, and many more. Asmussen has given the three-year-colt some time off and has taken him to a doctor in Lexington.

The Lexington detour before a fresh season in 2024

Speaking about the potential of Disarm, Asmussen said, “It’s quite obvious how much of a future he has, but he has to be 100%.” He also added that he knows for sure that Disarm will do great in the upcoming season. The horse took part in his last race on 26th August and was later sent to Dr. Larry Bramlage in Lexington. 

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Dr. Bramlage, who works at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, found that Disarm is pretty “jammed up” at the moment. According to Asmussen, Disarm will be sent to Winchell Thoroughbreds Farm as soon as Dr. Bramlage is done with him. Asmussen and his staff have decided to work with the evaluations of the doctor to optimize Disarm accordingly. The equestrian racehorse will look forward to his break during which time it would train and get better than its talented rivals.

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