In July, 2007, it was reported that Perfect Drift had a small fracture in his cannon bone, possibly career threatening, and that he would be turned out for several months before being re-evaluated. The injury was believed to have occurred on May 4 during the Alysheba Stakes on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs, when Perfect Drift placed fourth behind Wanderin Boy. He underwent surgery to repair this injury (the insertion of a screw) in the fall of 2007 and was then placed in the care of trainer Richard Mandella. In late March 2008, it was announced that Perfect Drift was back in training.