One of the country’s most popular racehorses Laver is out of the New Zealand Cup.
“He’s damaged his off-hind leg – it’s not a good one,” says co-trainer Geoff Dunn.
The tough Art Major five-year-old was found to have a tear in his hind suspensory.
“It’s the worst place, it’s a real shame that’s for sure.”
A winner of nine races from 53 starts, Laver last raced in the New Brighton Cup a fortnight ago, finishing seventh.
Part of Laver’s popularity was his toughness in races – regularly he’d be put into races, staying parked and ensuring races were run at a solid tempo.
“He’s always made it a bit interesting didn’t he?” said Dunn.
Before his withdrawal from the New Zealand Cup on Tuesday, November 8 Laver was 17th in the rankings, just two outside the cut-off.
The injury is considered a serious long-term one and Dunn has his fingers crossed.
“It’s not 100 per cent that he’ll back, it will be a long rehab.”
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