Abbey team 'happy' with progress

St Nicholas Abbey continues to make progress in his recovery from a fractured pastern and a bout of colic.

The six-times Group One winner is recuperating at Fethard Equine Hospital and is now eating small amounts, as well as being fed intravenously.

Just two days after he underwent a major leg operation, t he six-year-old had to have emergency surgery to be treated for colic.

Coolmore tweeted: “ St Nicholas Abbey remains in a comfortable condition at Fethard Equine Hospital.

“The surgeons and veterinary team are happy with his progress.

“He is in good form after another good night and along with receiving intravenous nutrition he is eating small amounts of freshly cut grass.”