Omaha Beach Undergoes Successful Epiglottis Surgery
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Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach underwent successful surgery in the early morning of May 3 to remedy an entrapped epiglottis. Dr. Rolf Embertson performed the procedure at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington.
"I talked to Dr. Embertson and he was very happy with the surgery," said Rick Porter, owner of Omaha Beach through his Fox Hill Farm. "He removed loose skin behind the epiglottis. It's a done deal. It couldn't have gone smoother."
Trained by Racing Hall of Famer Richard Mandella, Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Omaha Beach was the morning line favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) before being declared out of the race May 1.