Cambridge Stud are pleased to advise that Roaring Lion returned to the farm yesterday at
1pm, following two colic surgeries in the last ten days.
Roaring Lion was admitted to Cambridge Equine Hospital within minutes of
arriving at Cambridge from quarantine on Saturday 27th July. He underwent
immediate surgery which had to be repeated on Thursday 1st August to repair
adhesions which had formed in his small intestine.
"Thanks to two world-class surgeons, Dr Alanna Zantingh and Dr Greg Quinn from
Waikato Equine and with our own vet Dr Rob Hitchcock assisting, we have managed
to save his life and he is on his way to a slow recovery. It has been a complex
and challenging environment for everyone involved and we owe a massive debt of
gratitude to the veterinary team and the Cambridge Stud staff, led by Marcus
Corban, who have ensured his survival. While he has a long road to travel, the
beginnings of a recovery are complete and having him back at Cambridge signals
the start of the next stage," CEO Henry Plumptre said today.
While Roaring Lion's condition would be described as fragile, due to the two
surgeries and resulting weight loss, he is clinically in good shape. Bright,
alert and eating well. His recovery is being monitored 24 hours a day and he
has done well since his return to Cambridge.
"We have found this week what Sheikh Fahad and David Redvers experienced with
Roaring Lion last year on the racecourse - extraordinary courage, a will to win
and an amazing constitution. His demeanour remained calm at all times which was
a major part of his immediate recovery. Our aim now is to slowly repair him
back to full health, in order that he can return to the UK and continue his
career."
Cambridge Stud will continue updates on Roaring Lion until his departure in
December.
Roaring Lion Update
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