Injured Wallenda to be retired

HALLANDALE, Fla. -- Wallenda, who won more than $1.2 million for the Dogwood Stable, suffered a tear in superficial flexor tendon in his left front ankle and will be retired.

The injury was detected by trainer Frank Alexander during a workout this week at Calder Race Course.

The 5-year-old son of Gulch ran eighth in his 33rd and last race, the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park two weeks ago.

Wallenda won stakes at 2, 3 and 4 years old, won seven of his 33 races and ran in the money 17 times. His biggest victory came in the $1 million Super Derby at Louisiana Downs as a 3-year-old.