Alta Christiano

[G-Mac]

Out for the rest of the year at least. Torn near fore suspensory.
Real shame. I was itching to see him have a crack at The Chariots at Menangle.
He would have taken his fair share of the summer feature purses at Gloucester Park also.

[Triple V]

Out for the rest of the year at least. Torn near fore suspensory.
Real shame. I was itching to see him have a crack at The Chariots at Menangle.
He would have taken his fair share of the summer feature purses at Gloucester Park also.



[VVV] Shit. What a bastard of a thing to happen. Such a terrific horse. Any plans to serve a few mares while he's out?

[Gtrain]

Christian Cullen out of a Fake Left mare? Who'd be interested in those bloodlines.....

[Big K]

According to a report in the West Australian Alta Christiano is fighting for his life after a reaction to stemcell surgery or an infection,hope he can pull through.

[Sofoulis]

Is there an update on Alta Christiano? did he pull through?

[Toohard]

Is there an update on Alta Christiano? did he pull through?

This from Chris Barsby on Wednesday.

"Gr.1 WA Derby winner Alta Christiano is expected to return to the stables of Gary Hall in next 10 days from Lark Hill Vet centre......"

[Toohard]

Is there an update on Alta Christiano? did he pull through?

Gday Adam

Just saw this too

Chris Barsby (today..)

"Gr.1 WA Derby winner Alta Christiano has left the Lark Hill vet centre, still being weaned off medication while spelling with Debbie Lewis"

Cheers

[aussiebreno]

While this bloke may not be there, I suspect the Hall camp will still have a strong hand in the 4yo features at Gloucester Park. A 4yo (4 as of yesterday) will land with the Hall camp soon.

[Toohard]

While this bloke may not be there, I suspect the Hall camp will still have a strong hand in the 4yo features at Gloucester Park. A 4yo (4 as of yesterday) will land with the Hall camp soon.

Breno..you said you wouldn't tell anyone where Gherardini going!! The plunge is off!!

[mango]

Breno..you said you wouldn't tell anyone where Gherardini going!! The plunge is off!!

Paul I like your sense of humour lmao

[aussiebreno]

Breno..you said you wouldn't tell anyone where Gherardini going!! The plunge is off!!
LOL! Maybe can go to Tinted Cloud now!

[aussiebreno]

While this bloke may not be there, I suspect the Hall camp will still have a strong hand in the 4yo features at Gloucester Park. A 4yo (4 as of yesterday) will land with the Hall camp soon.
Looking through old comments. Nowitzki a winner!

[Mighty Atom]

According to Clinton Hall Alta Christiano is ready to resume racing in two weeks and all going right will head to the Chariots. Just hope the horse stays sound.

[Toohard]

According to Clinton Hall Alta Christiano is ready to resume racing in two weeks and all going right will head to the Chariots. Just hope the horse stays sound.

Gareth Hall also reported during week Quinny back in work too.

[Richard prior]

Real good news about both Rod & Paul.

[harness racing]

Alta Christiano breaks down again.

[Mighty Atom]

Alta Christiano breaks down again.

Hi Kay,
I had a strong feeling the horse wouldn't stay sound and I would suspect this may be the end.

[Toohard]

Poor bugger been through the wringer. 2 x suspensory tear. Latest one in different spot to other one. Fractured pastern and nearly died after reaction surgery. Only 4yo!! In between times won 250k plus.

Has 'youth' on his side I guess. Always happens to the good ones.

Should enlist Black Caviars vet. Sounds similar injury and did wonders for her. Believe same bloke worked on Trigger too.

[Big Max]

I have to say that i was a bit surprised to read that after only 9 months after a suspensory ligament injury that he was only 2 weeks away from racing,it just didn't seem like enough time off,and having seen him close up in Perth he is an incredibly bulky heavy stallion,
I'm with you Paul it always happens to the good ones and he was right up the top.Big shame!

[teecee]

I have to say I was a lot surprised he was purchased out of the recuperation paddock after a serious injury and a stand down from racing in NZ.
I am not surprised reading more than once one day he is about to hit the tracks while the next more than once he is on the injured list again, notwithstanding his performances on the track when he does make it.
As a thoroughly imposing son of CC I am also surprised they persist with a race career and the resultant injuries over a stud stallion career.

[mightymo]

I have to say I was a lot surprised he was purchased out of the recuperation paddock after a serious injury and a stand down from racing in NZ.
I am not surprised reading more than once one day he is about to hit the tracks while the next more than once he is on the injured list again, notwithstanding his performances on the track when he does make it.
As a thoroughly imposing son of CC I am also surprised they persist with a race career and the resultant injuries over a stud stallion career.


Has he done enough to be a commercial stallion???

[Richard prior]

That's the big question Harvey, He certainly has a great pedigree being by Christian Cullen from a direct descendant to Black Watch.