Injury rules Without A Fight out of autumn
This year’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) and Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) hero Without A Fight (Teofilo) has been ruled out of the autumn after sustaining a tendon injury.
Anthony and Sam Freedman revealed the news yesterday evening, confirming that the six-year-old son of Teofilo (Galileo) will now head for rehabilitation during an extended spell on the sidelines.
“The stable advise that Without A Fight has sustained a minor tendon strain which will require a period of rehabilitation and prevent him from racing in the autumn of next year,” a statement from the pair read.
“As is always the case at Freedman Racing, the welfare of the horses in our care is the absolute priority. As such, we are taking a cautious approach with Without A Fight following his hugely exciting Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double during the recent Melbourne Spring Carnival.
“Without A Fight became the first horse since Ethereal, in 2001, and just the 12th horse in history to claim the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double.
“This development is disappointing for everyone involved in Freedman Racing and for his owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum.
“We will now turn our efforts to providing the best care available to ensure he makes a full recovery and returns to racing in 2024.”