ankle

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Cox had expected to have three horses in the Derby but the barn was hit with some bad news on Thursday morning, when Fulleffort was scratched due to a chip in his left hind ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The Daily Racing Form, which first reported the news, said Fulleffort has a chip in his left hind ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Bright has not played for Chelsea since February because of an ankle problem, and has also had two knee surgeries.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But the former England defender has not featured for the Blues since February because of an ankle injury and has decided now is the time to end her career.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A breeze brushed against Nathan's ankle, erasing the weird tiny footprints, just as it happened with the larger ones.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young