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Gabriel Charles in early stages of comeback following colic surgery
Benoit & Associates Gabriel Charles should begin breezing in about two months.
ARCADIA, Calif. – The multiple stakes winner Gabriel Charles is in light training with Jeff Mullins after undergoing surgery for colic in August.
Co-owner Michael House and Mullins said Gabriel Charles has recovered from the operation, but a return to racing will take time.
“In about two months, he should start breezing,” House said.
Gabriel Charles won the Grade 1 Eddie Read Sakes at Del Mar in July and was rushed to a San Diego-area veterinary clinic Aug. 8 to undergo emergency surgery for colic. He remained at the clinic for nearly a month.
Gabriel Charles has won 4 of 11 starts and earned $584,400 for House and Sam Britt. The wins include the 2013 Del Mar Derby. Gabriel Charles did not race in 2014 because of a tendon injury.