Shagaf to miss rest of the year with bone chips

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ELMONT, N.Y. — Shagaf, who was eased in the Kentucky Derby, underwent surgery Thursday to remove chips from his left knee and left front ankle and likely will miss the rest of the year, according to Rick Nichols, the vice president/general manager for Shadwell Stable.

Nichols said the surgery was performed by Dr. Alan Ruggles, who told Nichols that the prognosis for a return to racing was very good.

“He was very pleased with the surgery and how the horse came out,” Nichols said. “He’s going to need three months. He feels like he’ll be able to return …

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