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Papa Clem wins the Jan. 16. San Fernando Stakes. He emerged from the race with an ankle injury.
Papa Clem, who won the San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita on Jan. 16, emerged from the race with an injury to his left front ankle and has been retired, trainer Gary Stute said Saturday.
"He's had a little problem off and on with his ankle," Stute told Santa Anita's publicity department. "After the San Fernando, it filled. He was never lame, but when I X-rayed it, my veterinarian said a big part of the sesamoid had eroded away, so I'm turning him out."