Declan’s Moon at Hollywood Park (Charles Pravata).

Declan’s Moon undergoes throat surgery [NTRA], according to the article, “in hopes of helping him recapture his old form”.

I take it he was presenting with symptoms other than ‘loosing streak” to warrant surgery. The article doesn’t go in to detail but I can’t imagine something as drastic as surgery being undertaken as a shot in dark… or at least I certainly hope not!

At any rate, best of luck to him for a speedy recover… I know I’d love to see him back on his form.