Doing what’s best for Smart Call
In an announcement posted on the Alec Laird Racing Facebook page on Monday, 24 October 2016, the connections of 2016 Met winner Smart Call confirmed the end of her Breeders’ Cup aspirations for 2016.
The statement read, “We regret to update that Smart Call will no longer be taking part in the Breeders’ Cup. Unfortunately she has not had enough time to heal properly. The original injury has shown signs of flaring up again and its apparent she hasn’t had enough time for the muscle/ligaments to heal. The California dream is therefore on hold. She will recuperate through the winter with the plan to target some races next year. If all goes well next year, then we will once again consider the Breeders’ Cup.”
