Gulfstream quarantines barn after equine herpesvirus is found

Gulfstream Park said it identified a horse who was displaying signs of equine herpesvirus.

"That horse was immediately transferred to Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital in Wellington and the affected barn, barn 21, was placed in immediate quarantine," Gulfstream said in a news release. "Testing was expedited through the Frederick Diagnostic Laboratory in Maryland, which confirmed a positive EHV.

"Barn 21 remains in strict lockdown as per (Gulfstream) protocols," the statement continued. "One of the horses in quarantine was set to run in the Pegasus World Cup but was withdrawn prior to the post-position draw. We are awaiting further directive from the state veterinarian and will provide an update as soon as one is available."

Gulfstream officials could not be reached to provide further information.

Mike Welsch of Daily Racing Form reported that Super Corinto is under the quarantine and was withdrawn from the Pegasus World Cup just before the draw Sunday.