Barbaro ~ America's Horse [Archive] - Page 19

msj

Feb. 18, 2007, 12:49 PM

Sunday~

Thanks to a amazing Barbaro fan, this was forwarded to me to share and post. I have sent it to Alex as well. Simply beautiful.

I was sent this by a Barbaro fan. Here is the story that goes along with it:

I started writing a song about Barbaro during the recent Oklahoma ice storm when my power was out for 11 days. At that time, Barbaro was still alive, and like a lot of other people, was now sure he was going to make it. Unfortunately, that all changed a week later. Sadly, I had to start reworking the lyrics to reflect that. It is now complete, and I hope this meets with approval from his many fans.
From, oktahahorses

(a little about the song writer: He spends quite a bit of time researching the subject before writing the song and laying the track down. He has also done one on Lost in the Fog, Billy Silver and Ruffian. He has done some historical ones too such as Last Call (about the last day firehorses were used and replaced with trucks), Dan Patch and Poco Lena (legendary cutting horse).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC7fejz3H7M

I watched with tears in my eyes as Barbaro won the KY Derby but I couldn't watch any more when,during the Preakness, the announcer spoke about Bobby being pulled up. I just couldn't watch that one more time. I hope the rest of the video was good. :(

I still check in a couple of times a day and still light a candle either before or afterwards. :)

Thanks again VB and Alex for all the updates and to anyone else that finds something about Bobby. :)

ivy62

Feb. 18, 2007, 04:44 PM

I watched the video and was okay until they announced Barbaro is being Pulled up and I started to cry all over again... I guess I shouldn't worry about where he will be place...The physical remains are a minor detail now. He lives in our hearts every day...
Thanks again VB

VirginiaBred

Feb. 18, 2007, 07:57 PM

A nice opinion piece on Barbaro: MY TURN: Barbaro set example for people (http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070217/OPINION/702170324/1006). This article reminds me to thank everyone who sent me cards and wishes after Barbaro's passing. Many of the cards included stories about how Barbaro had effected them deeply and persuaded them to action. Actions included directly rescuing a horse, contributing to group efforts financially for horse rescue or actively engaging with government. A friend of mine called yesterday, she is planning to open up her farm to rescue some horses. Very cool.
Thanks Alex~

jennywho

Feb. 19, 2007, 12:12 AM

Wow, it's been a week since I lost it over Barbaro, but seeing the words "the end" at the end of the song just killed me. If anyone knows where I can get one of the Barbaro bracelets, please PM me. I know he's gone, but I believe that he is just as strong in his death and his legacy will live forever.

Thanks so much to VB and Alex for keeping us up to date. I will never forget your kindnesss during this time of tragedy.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 19, 2007, 07:56 AM

Monday~

Jennywho, here you go:

Barbaro Wristband Fundraiser (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/09/barbaro_wristba.php)
Contact:
Sharon Clark
P.O. Box 78
Silver Spring, PA 17575
You may e-mail Sharon at barbarowristbands@dejazzd.com (barbarowristbands@dejazzd.com)

VirginiaBred

Feb. 19, 2007, 01:26 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1500: A nice story about a new equine shelter in Kentucky: A shelter from harm; Horses get care, retraining for possible adoption at new facility (http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/16731434.htm). Staci Hancock, president of the Board for this new facility, is very active in anti horse slaughter.

Update 1499: Another very cold morning this morning at Fair Hill. We are told this is the last day of this persistantly cold weather, I will believe it when I feel warm! The Tapeta track was closed until 9 am, they were working on it earlier. This will be the same tomorrow, and then things should return to normal.

Tim had the idea to use the horsepaths this morning (before 9) as our training track. It worked out quite well. I think we got a good 2 mile jog into each of them (for me, Hawty Creek, Nonpariel, Slew and two more) and it was nice to do it in the fresh air, even though it was thoroughly cold. At 9 I had three left, they each went to the track. They were pretty psyched about that, the first bronked its way onto the track, the second was a little better, as was the third. For each we did two circuits, galloping slowly from the 5/8ths to the quarter pole (a mile and a quarter). The track seemed fine for slow exercise.

It is sad to note that Alison Hershbell passed away last weekend. She was too young. As a jockey she provided Tim with his first winner, London Ice.

eggbutt

Feb. 19, 2007, 02:01 PM

I just love living vicariously through these "track" posts. I can just smell the air and hear the sound. Thank you!

VirginiaBred

Feb. 20, 2007, 07:37 AM

Update 1504: Mike Jensen reports on Hard Spun's race: Favorite Hard Spun hits tough times at Southwest Stakes (http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/16736741.htm). Its hard to find excuses for Hard Spun. They are speculating that he just did not like the track, yet he worked over the same track recently and it was a very impressive work. You can also consider that Hard Spun easily beat Teuflesberg (the winner) in his last start, but then in his last start they changed the tactics (apparently unsuccessfully) on Teuflesberg. No matter, Hard Spun had been impressive to this point, yesterday he was not. Lets see how he comes out of the race and assume they will still move forward to the Rebel.
On other triple crown news, Breeders' Cup winner Street Sense has his first serious work of the year: Street Sense starts to buckle down (http://drf.com/news/article/82688.html), excerpt:

"This is what we've been building to thus far all winter," said Nafzger. "He really kicked in down the stretch and hit the line good. We've hit every step perfectly with him up to now, but he's still a couple of more works away before he's ready to run. But a work like this gives us more options to consider as we get closer."
Thanks Alex.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 20, 2007, 11:46 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1505: Wow, it was more than 40 degrees before the morning began, it felt like a veritable heatwave! I rode six today. Hawty Creek jogged about two miles, around the horsepaths. The rest went to the Tapeta track.
The Tapeta track opened at 7:15 am this morning, it was scheduled to open at 9. I guess with the milder night we were able to get on it earlier. Anyway, all the horses went well. I rode Quick Quest again for Tim, he does seem like a nice type of horse. Slew also went well, especially considering its been a few days since he has been on the track.
Mediman seems to have come out of her first race in good order. Tim also noted that a couple of people at Laurel yesterday came up to him and told him they enjoyed reading this site. Very cool (that's the first time someone has approached Tim because of the site I think.)
All in all a decent morning, which finished up with a quick conversation with a friend of mine in Dubai who has spent sometime running their Gallery (http://www.godolphin.com/gallery.asp). There may be some good ideas for the Museum the Jackson's are considering.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 20, 2007, 06:31 PM

Update 1506: An excellent opinion piece from the Bloodhorse: It's the Horse, Stupid (http://opinions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37652), a short excerpt:

If racing learns one thing from the spectacular outpouring of public emotion during Barbaro's eight-month ordeal, it should be this---it's the horse, stupid. Your fans love your horses. From a marketing standpoint, the horse is racing's greatest asset; however, the business does little to protect it, and in so doing, is risking everything.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 21, 2007, 10:43 AM

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horseracing/bal-sp.prado21feb21,0,5827225.story?coll=bal-sports-horse

Prado says Barbaro won him an Eclipse

Jockey: Ky. Derby winner changed my 'whole life'
By Sandra McKee
Sun Reporter
Originally published February 21, 2007
Edgar Prado, dressed in a blue robe and white slippers, sat on an old desk just outside the jockeys' room at Laurel Park yesterday and considered what Barbaro, the late Kentucky Derby champion, meant to him. "You know, the year before Barbaro, I won as many races," he said. "I won the Belmont, but I didn't win an Eclipse Award. I've been nominated four other times, but I didn't win.

"Barbaro won the Eclipse for me. There are some champion horses who can change your whole life. Barbaro did that for me."
A year ago, Prado had five Kentucky Derby prospects to choose from and early on he picked Barbaro. Yesterday, he said there was never really any doubt.
"All along, he was the easy choice," Prado said. "He did everything well. And then he won the Holy Bull and confirmed it with the Florida Derby. You hope for a horse like that every year, but horses like Barbaro don't come along very often. Horses like Barbaro are special.
"But there is always hope."
This spring, Prado is riding Canadian-bred Buffalo Man for trainer Cam Gambolati and Kentucky-bred Sightseeing for trainer Shug McGaughey.
"Buffalo Man won his last race at Gulfstream Park," Prado said. "He was good in a tough race. ... . If he keeps running well and winning, it will give us a better idea of what he can do."
In January, Prado was in Peru, doing charity work for children there, raising money for a school. That's where he was caught by surprise with the news about Barbaro's death.
"I thought he was going to make it," he said. "I was there [at New Bolton Center] in November and he looked great. And then I talked to [trainer] Michael Matz in December and he said [Barbaro] was ready to leave, but they couldn't decide where to send him."
Prado paused as he remembered how, all at once, Barbaro took a turn for the worse and within days was gone, euthanized after contracting laminitis in all four feet.
"I had never seen a horse go that far with a broken leg and laminitis," Prado said softly. "He showed so much courage to live and to win. He was a fighter, a true champion. He went through everything and was still trying at the end. I hope we all learned something from him."
Prado said it is the same, whether the champion is a person or an animal.
"You don't become a champion just by winning for yourself," he said. "It's what you do for others that makes you special, makes you great. "When Barbaro won in Kentucky, he didn't just win the Kentucky Derby, he won people's hearts. And in our hearts, he will forever be a champion."

Gunnar

Feb. 21, 2007, 11:25 AM

I love Edgar P! He is a stand up guy and deserves the Eclipse!

Thanks for the continued updates!

VirginiaBred

Feb. 21, 2007, 08:27 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1510: The AVMA has a nice piece on the increased awareness of Laminitis as a result of Barbaro: Increased research to follow in Barbaro's wake (http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/mar07/070301d_pf.asp), excerpt:

"My hope is that the events over the last few months, and in particular Barbaro's unfortunate passing, have raised the public's awareness of the frustrating and devastating effects of laminitis and will catapult efforts to raise substantial research funding that can be used to advance our knowledge and understanding of this horrible disease through unified, collaborative research efforts," Dr. Moore said.

Fortunately Barbaro has also increased the public awareness of horse slaughter, something the AVMA does not support: It's back---Congress, again, takes up horse slaughter (http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/mar07/070301k.asp).

holmes

Feb. 21, 2007, 08:59 PM

I'm EBO

Feb. 22, 2007, 01:32 AM

HLAStallion--I think you need to realize that you're not preaching to the choir on this thread. Barbaro's owners, especially Mrs.Jackson, fervently support the ban on horse slaughter, as do most, if not all, of the Barbaro faithful.

Laurierace

Feb. 22, 2007, 07:41 AM

I think it is a huge fault of supporters of the ban to suggest people like the AVMA are AGAINST banning horse slaughter - they much like myself would love to support a bill that ensured all horses were well cared for and safe from harm, we just think this attempt is poorly thought out and based on emotion.

The AVMA's, or more specifically, the AAEP since they are the one's who work on horses OFFICIAL position is that they are for horse slaughter. They even go as far as to say it is an acceptable means of euthanasia. Obviously that doesn't mean that every single member feels that way, but they are under the umbrella of agreement by their membership. I refuse to turn this beautiful thread into a slaughter debate, but if you are going to post here you should at least get your facts straight.

caffeinated

Feb. 22, 2007, 08:41 AM

I refuse to turn this beautiful thread into a slaughter debate.

The slaughter issue has been part of this thread practically from the beginning.

I can't imagine every Barbaro fan is going to agree on everything, it seems rather troublesome that only people who read this or post here or agree on a very complicated issue are the "real" Barbaro fans (just the vibe I'm getting though it hasn't been said outright)

*shrug*

VirginiaBred

Feb. 22, 2007, 08:54 AM

Thursday
Thanks Alex~

Update 1512: Steve Haskins writes about the Kentucky Derby and trainers' strategy for getting horses ready for the first saturday in May: Kentucky Derby Trail: Two for the Road (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37646). I am not sure why Barbaro's five week gap between the Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby is considered a "layoff". I am sure he was in full training and likely more trainers may try the same this year.
Santa Anita has now officially committed to a synthetic surface, and will put it in place during the Del Mar meet, no decision has yet been made as to which surface: Santa Anita to go synthetic this year (http://drf.com/news/article/82726.html).
Penn National is still struggling to get its live racing program back: Penn National cancels Wednesday's live racing (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2007/February/21/Penn-National-cancels-Wednesday-live-racing.aspx) (its been about three weeks). I would be curious how they have managed their training hours in the morning.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 22, 2007, 10:48 AM

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07053/763804-62.stm

Barbaro's bravery touched many hearts
Thursday, February 22, 2007
By Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Beautiful Barbaro captured hearts, exhibiting speed and determination on every track where he raced. We thought we were watching thoroughbred history in the making. As we cheered him on, we thought we were watching the next Triple Crown winner.

When Barbaro broke down in the Preakness last May, horse lovers wept.

When that big colt harnessed his determination and courage to battle life-threatening injuries, we loved him even more. Horse lovers rooted for Barbaro to recover from a broken leg that would have been an instant equine death sentence not so very long ago.

That Barbaro lost his battle to recover and survive does not take away from his legacy. Barbaro's ordeal will help other horses -- and not just the well-bred racehorses and show horses that are worth millions of dollars.
Horses are relatively fragile creatures. Slim legs and thin ankles support bodies that usually weigh more than 1,000 pounds.
Racehorses aren't the only equines that break legs. Victims include chubby ponies cherished by little girls and calm horses ridden slowly on wooded trails. Riderless horses break legs frolicking in pastures. Horses even break legs in stalls filled with fluffy piles of straw or sawdust.

Do you remember Ruffian? In 1974 and 1975 many people were calling her the greatest filly in the history of thoroughbred racing. Undefeated in 10 starts, she broke a leg on July 7, 1975, during her 11th race.
Many were surprised when she wasn't euthanized. She was anesthetized and surgeons repaired her leg. She struggled and thrashed as she woke up. She fought caretakers who tried to restrain her. She re-broke her injured leg and was euthanized.
What veterinarians learned while trying to save Ruffian has helped other horses, including Barbaro.
"Equine anesthesia drugs are much better now," said Dr. Kimberly May, an equine surgeon and a medical and science writer with the American Veterinary Medical Association. "We learned from Ruffian."

Barbaro came through the anesthesia just fine, waking up in a sling and suspended in a pool of water. He reportedly did not thrash or struggle.
Barbaro and Ruffian had completely different personalities, said Dr. May, who did not treat either horse but has followed both cases. "Ruffian did not have the temperament" to survive the treatment.

Thoroughbreds are bred to run fast. They are bred to fight to win. They can be hot tempered and hard to handle, especially when they are young.
Despite that breeding, Barbaro was generally calm and easy to handle throughout his treatment.
The horse bred to run fast was, amazingly, calm enough to endure eight months of standing still.
Barbaro was treated at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals, located about 20 miles from the main campus in Philadelphia.
Horse owners in Pennsylvania are lucky it's there, for veterinary schools provide advanced and experimental treatments that regular vets can't provide.
Horse lovers in Western Pennsylvania are more likely to send gravely sick and injured horses to the veterinary school at Ohio State University, because Columbus is closer to Pittsburgh.
Barbaro, like all veterinary school patients, had round-the-clock care and supervision every day, Dr. May said. The team of caregivers included young veterinary students. Barbaro's top doc was Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at Penn's veterinary school.
It wasn't broken bones that killed Barbaro. It was a painful foot condition known as laminitis. Toxins can cause laminitis, and so can unequal weight distribution. In Barbaro's case, as he favored his injured leg, he put more weight on his other three legs, and laminitis developed. At the end, vets said, the horse literally did not have a good leg to stand on.
"We lose a lot of horses to laminitis every year," Dr. May said, "but we save many, too. We've come a long way. Barbaro's death will draw attention to the condition and may raise more support for laminitis research."
Why did so many people care about this horse? Even Dr. Richardson wept on Jan. 29 when he told the world that Barbaro was dead. "People love greatness," Dr. Richarson said. "People love the story of his bravery."

VirginiaBred

Feb. 23, 2007, 07:39 AM

Friday, thanks Alex~

Update 1517: The Bloodhorse is planning to contribute to the NTRA Charities Barbaro Memorial Fund as a result of sales from their Book (Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581501595?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1581501595)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=marketiandeco-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1581501595) and their special limited-edition magazine also commemorating Barbaro: Blood-Horse Charitable Foundation to Donate Funds to Barbaro Memorial Fund (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37689).

Shelley Mickle's Barbaro: America's Horse (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416948651?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1416948651), is now shipping.

holmes

Feb. 23, 2007, 09:13 PM

Shelley Mickle's Barbaro: America's Horse (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416948651?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1416948651), is now shipping.

Although this is a childrens book, do not be put off by that fact. It is the only book that is authorized by the Jackson's and I know Michael, Peter, The Jackson's all played an active role in ensuring it's quality -

I have already read it - it is a quick easy enjoyable read - - -

msj

Feb. 23, 2007, 09:37 PM

Although this is a childrens book, do not be put off by that fact. It is the only book that is authorized by the Jackson's and I know Michael, Peter, The Jackson's all played an active role in ensuring it's quality -

I have already read it - it is a quick easy enjoyable read - - -

Sounds a little like the eventing video of "The Little Horse That Could" about Erin Go Bragh and Carol Kozlowski. It's done at a level that children would enjoy, yet adults love it as well! :)

Spoilsport

Feb. 24, 2007, 07:45 AM

I still check here almost every day. I'll have to order the books.

I just got my Fred Stone print of Barbaro yesterday. It is so beautiful I choked up.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 24, 2007, 11:29 AM

Saturday~
Thanks, Alex:
Update 1521: The University of Pennsylvania's Barbaro message board has now been closed, they have created this Barbaro page in its place: Remembering Barbaro (http://www.vet.upenn.edu/barbaro/). They have graciously included a link to our discussion forum (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages) from the page.

Smarty Jones had a small complication resolved quickly: Smarty Jones Treated for Minor Reproductive Tract Blockage (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37711).

On the work tab yesterday, aside from NoBiz, we also had Lava Man in California: Lava Man whistles in Big Cap workout (http://drf.com/news/article/82808.html).

Fair Hill's Tapeta track is scheduled to open at 8 am this morning. Hawty Creek did not get in for her race on monday at Philadelphia Park. They did not use the race. Her next race might not be until the middle of March at this point!

VirginiaBred

Feb. 24, 2007, 11:36 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1525: Alie, from Kennett Florist, posted this comment (timestamp: 9:55pm):

Hi All
It is still verrrrrrrry cold in Kennet Square. We have another storm watch for Sunday into Monday morning. I can't wait for it to warm up. We have been busy catching up form Valentines Day. I am getting close to seeing my desk again. Of course you know how to clean your desk is to put on someone else's. Like Rachel's, it our little joke. We are very excited about April 29th. It will be so cool to meet so many of you in person. It will be a busy weekend. We have kennett high's prom on Friday. Sat we are open as normal. If all goes well the art fundraiser will still be held for laminitis and I will be helping Marge & Shelia with that. Sunday we will be with you all at DE Park. I am trying to get the word out to local FOB who are not on the net and staff at NBC. I told the Jackson's about it. Gretchen called me to catch up, on Thursday morning. They are still away but will be back soon. It is funny how this week was so hard on me. It all hit me: nothing will ever be the same again. My car even wants to turn into NBC. I have been making that turn almost every day for 8 months. I miss talking to Dr Sweeney & staff daily. I also miss seeing Gretchen often. I talked to Dr Sweeney this week, even on her vacation; we needed to be in touch. I think that last week none of us had really talked. So this week we were missing the bonds that Barbaro had made in our lives. Not just to FOB's but each other. This whole experience has changed us all. I have never thought in my wildest dreams this could have happened. I have no words to describe it all but wow. I want to thank you all for being apart of this. We will always love and miss the boss horse. Good night from Kennett Square & KF
Alie

This is interesting: From Barbaro Fandom to Political Activism (http://www.onlinefandom.com/archives/from-barbaro-fandom-to-political-activism/) ...
and this is more interesting: Slaughterhouse opponents told Cavel has 3 months to make fixes (http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2007/02/22/news/news01.txt).

Update 1524: Just spoke to Peter Brette in warmer Florida. They worked Aunt Henny, Chelokee and Round Pond today. Peter said they were very happy with how each of them worked. Chelokee went 5/8ths really well. Round Pond's work was very good, she sat in behind horses and switched to the outside and was very strong. Both Aunt Henny and Chelokee are likely to run next weekend.

Update 1523: Who's Happy was third this afternoon at Philadelphia Park. It was another sprint race, and on a speed favoring track, the winner went wire to wire. Happy ran well, but Tim now thinks it is time to stretch her out. She is a big filly and looks like she will go long.

Fans of Barbaro are gathering at Delaware Park on April 29: Fans of Barbaro plan DelPark celebration in April (http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070224/SPORTS11/702240349/-1/NEWS01). While this event is still in the planning stages, I am pretty psyched about it. Delaware Park is a pretty race track. The grove, where the barbeque will be, is in a perfect spot right by the paddock area.

rcloisonne

Feb. 25, 2007, 07:32 AM

Rosenberg said Smarty Jones' syndicate agreement calls for him to cover 111 mares each year.
Wow! At $100,000 a pop... Wow is all I can say... :eek: :eek: :eek:

Spoilsport

Feb. 25, 2007, 09:37 AM

Wow! At $100,000 a pop... Wow is all I can say... :eek: :eek: :eek:

For more on the breeding industry, these two books are eye-opening and fascinating:

Wild Ride (http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Calumet-Americas-Premier/dp/0805042423/ref=pd_sim_b_1/105-7716005-9146048)

Stud (http://www.amazon.com/Stud-Adventures-Breeding-Kevin-Conley/dp/B000HWZ0JM/ref=pd_sim_b_2/105-7716005-9146048)

VirginiaBred

Feb. 25, 2007, 11:14 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1526: Aqueduct has now closed the doors on Fair Hill: NYRA bans some shippers to prevent herpesvirus (http://drf.com/news/article/82821.html). That makes three tracks at this point I think (Penn National and Charles Town). We had to deal with a quarantine last year and it was a very tense time for everyone. Here is an excerpt:

The restrictions were adopted after a mare that had been treated at the Marion duPont Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va., had to be put down on a Virginia farm due to equine herpesvirus, said Dr. Anthony Verderosa, NYRA's chief examining veterinarian.
"There's now a lot of potential exposures all over those four states," Verderosa said. "We're just doing this as a precaution to see if anything becomes apparent in those four states in the next week or two, and if it doesn't it'll just fizzle out."

holmes

Feb. 25, 2007, 02:01 PM

Wow! At $100,000 a pop... Wow is all I can say... :eek: :eek: :eek:

His syndicate is far more complex than that - I believe only a handful of those are avaliable to the public.

summerhorse

Feb. 25, 2007, 04:14 PM

His syndicate is far more complex than that - I believe only a handful of those are avaliable to the public.

Yeah the syndicate members mares get in first but they can also sell their seasons if they want to (although certain restrictions may apply in the original agreement)

holmes

Feb. 25, 2007, 09:53 PM

Oh I know how it works - just wanted to make sure people did not go 111 x $100,000 and $11,100,000

Kenike

Feb. 26, 2007, 12:33 PM

Still around, still reading, judt haven't been posting....And I'm not even going to touch the slaughter issue on this thread. :)

VirginiaBred

Feb. 26, 2007, 01:01 PM

Update 1531: Another successful rescue effort from the Fans of Barbaro: URGENT: Feedlot Rescue deadline 2/26/07 (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=5758.1)

VirginiaBred

Feb. 26, 2007, 06:47 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1532: Buffalo Man, who was emerging as a triple crown contender is no longer: Injury Knocks Buffalo Man Off the Road to the Kentucky Derby. (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37751)
I feel empowered! Why ? I just called up The Week (which was my favourite magazine) and cancelled my subscription. Why ? They chose to run the T.J. Simers article from the LA Times. Poor judgment on their part running an article that was factually incorrect (among other things). I also just got off the phone with Sue McMullen. It is the first time we have talked. She will begin weekly "global" updates in the near future, I am psyched about that.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 27, 2007, 07:49 AM

Tuesday~
Thanks Alex~
Update 1534: Dr. Richardson recently spoke publicly for the first time since the press conference on January 29 about Barbaro: Horse surgeon recalls Barbaro. (http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/content/news/barbaro0227.html) The article concludes:

"We were following the rules that we set out in the beginning, which was we were not going to put him through undue pain and there was no realistic chance of him making it," Richardson said.
Richardson said he felt "privileged" to have worked with Barbaro.
"He was a really great, I think potentially a super, horse," Richardson said. "Beyond that, he was just a charming horse. Some horses just have a whole lot more than others and he had a lot of personality. He was a tough horse, a courageous horse and he tried his best. What else can you ask for?"

ivy62

Feb. 27, 2007, 08:44 AM

VB just wanted to let you know that even though most do not post any more we are still here.....Thanks again for everything......

monstrpony

Feb. 27, 2007, 08:57 AM

I admire Dr. Richardson for many, many reasons, but his willingness and ability to show his feelings about this horse--just WOW. I amost can't decide if that's just the icing on the cake, or if it's the thing I admire the most. None of us, ever again, have to apologize for the emotion we invest in our horses. What a gift he has given us. (one of many)

Scar Face

Feb. 27, 2007, 09:13 AM

Thanks Virginia Bred for the article on Dr. Richardson's speech. I would never have seen it had you not posted. Very moving.

eggbutt

Feb. 27, 2007, 09:58 AM

VB just wanted to let you knnow that even though most do not post any more we are still here.....Thanks again for everything......

Amen....I still check in every single day. Thank you so very, very much.

captain

Feb. 27, 2007, 10:17 AM

me, too. still checking in daily. thanks so much for all you still do for us : )

Oakstable

Feb. 27, 2007, 10:41 AM

Yes, thank you, VB.

Davignport

Feb. 27, 2007, 12:22 PM

I also want to add my thanks to VB and Alex for continuing to post here. I still check every day and there are many articles I would not have seen if not for these two good people. The article about Dr. R. only reaffirms what I thought about him all along. He is a wonderful surgeon but more than that, a caring, loving person who is not afraid to show how much his patients matter to him. Barbaro was lucky to be in his capable hands for 8 months and he was hurting just like the rest of us on that Monday in January.

Gunnar

Feb. 27, 2007, 01:58 PM

Dr R claims he felt privileged to work with Bobby! I say we are all priviliged to have Dr R work with Bobby. He is a class act and I will never forget him for all he did for Bobby!

Thanks to VB and Alex! I still check in daily for updates and tidbits of our Bobby!:sadsmile:

Go Bobby go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

msj

Feb. 27, 2007, 02:28 PM

VB just wanted to let you knnow that even though most do not post any more we are still here.....Thanks again for everything......

Another New Yorker echoing the same sentiment. I go light a candle for Bobby every day and then come here to see what great news VB has brought us! Many thanks again VB. :)

PS. When I lit my candle for Bobby there were 2993 candles from 58 countries lit for him. :)

And a tear just ran down my cheek from reading the article on Dr. Richardson. :sadsmile:

tradewind

Feb. 27, 2007, 02:49 PM

thanks for all the continued updates. They mean alot to me.

VirginiaBred

Feb. 27, 2007, 04:01 PM

Another article from Dr. Richardson's recent talk in Florida: Grief still grips Barbaro's surgeon. (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2007/02/27/c1a_barbaro_0227.html)

BasqueMom

Feb. 27, 2007, 04:32 PM

VB,

Thanks! Both articles about Dr. Richardson's talk were wonderful!

Gunnar

Feb. 27, 2007, 08:40 PM

Another article from Dr. Richardson's recent talk in Florida: Grief still grips Barbaro's surgeon. (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2007/02/27/c1a_barbaro_0227.html)

I love Dr R!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool:

VirginiaBred

Feb. 28, 2007, 04:41 PM

Bloodhorse has a page dedicated to sharing your thoughts about Barbaro, and reading those of others.

Here is the link:

http://news.bloodhorse.com/BarbaroNewswatch.asp

Fancy

Feb. 28, 2007, 06:24 PM

Amen....I still check in every single day. Thank you so very, very much.

Me, too. Thanks, VB!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 1, 2007, 09:59 AM

Update 1542: Delaware Park has named a stakes race for Barbaro: BARBARO MEMORIALIZED WITH DELAWARE PARK STAKES RACE (http://www.delawarepark.com/press/press.html):

Delaware Park's Chief Operating Officer, Bill Fasy today announced that it has officially changed the name of the Leonard Richards Stakes to the Barbaro Stakes. Like the Leonard Richard Stakes, The Barbaro, will be a Grade III race for three olds and will be run July 15th during Delaware Park's Delaware Handicap weekend, July 14 and 15. This renamed stakes race will continue to feature a guaranteed purse of $300,000.
"Our new Racing Secretary, Ismael "Izzy" Trejo, suggested the idea of The Barbaro Stakes, and we all agreed this was a terrific way to memorialize Barbaro's legacy and to honor the Jackson family and Dr. Dean Richardson ," said Bill Fasy. Added Trejo, "The deep admiration and love everyone felt for Barbaro was truly overwhelming. To be able to honor such a tenaciously spirited horse, whose remarkable career started here at Delaware Park in 2005, with its own Stakes race, makes the racing family here at Delaware Park extremely proud."

Great news from Delaware Park. This will of course not have any effect on our planned April 29 visit to celebrate Barbaro.

sporthorsefilly

Mar. 1, 2007, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the update VB. It is very emotional to come to this thread now.

How is Man in Havana, Barbaro's young half brother by Quiet American coming along? Poor baby has big steps to follow in.

caffeinated

Mar. 1, 2007, 11:11 AM

He is in training at Palm Meadows.

His last posted workout was 2/22, four furlongs in 52:00

holmes

Mar. 1, 2007, 12:00 PM

How is Man in Havana, Barbaro's young half brother by Quiet American coming along? Poor baby has big steps to follow in.

He is quite different than Barbaro - in just the way he is maturing. Lovely horse, but taking his time to blossom - the Jackson's are in no hurry with him (which is good).

citymouse

Mar. 1, 2007, 12:07 PM

Amen....I still check in every single day. Thank you so very, very much.

Same here! Thank You for the continued updates on everyone that was involved with Bobby and the wonderful things that people are doing to keep his memory alive and to honor everyone involved with this amazing horse!

ivy62

Mar. 1, 2007, 07:54 PM

Does anyone remember the bracelets that everyone ordered...the ones with the Lael Farm colors on it.. MY daughter has now decided she wants one...to hang on her Barbaro beenie baby as a necklace, anyone know where I can get one or two?

captain

Mar. 1, 2007, 08:42 PM

post #4511, on page 226 : ). sorry, i am not too good at computer navigation yet and haven't mastered the "cut and paste" or "quote" procedures yet.

ASB Stars

Mar. 1, 2007, 09:13 PM

But, and I mean no disrespect, you'd have to pry it from my cold, dead, hand. :yes:

I haven't posted since we lost him, and I cannot possibly express the depth of my sadness at our loss, or my profound respect for VA for keeping us going, beforte, and, in the aftermath.

And if one more non-horseperson friend of mine says, "well, you know..." I will go ballistic, an become an interesting statistic. (which rhymes, however uintentionally).

I have fabulous horses here that I have bred, and own, and love beyond all measure, but I miss him....he was all that is good and brilliant and wonderful, and embodied the hopes of a nation, and of a community- ours.

I think of him every day...and I still BELIEVE...in the greatness of Barbaro :sadsmile:

Spoilsport

Mar. 1, 2007, 10:10 PM

Barbaro wristbands:

Barbaro Wristband Fundraiser (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/09/barbaro_wristba.php)
Contact:
Sharon Clark
P.O. Box 78
Silver Spring, PA 17575
You may e-mail Sharon at barbarowristbands@dejazzd.com (barbarowristbands@dejazzd.com)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 2, 2007, 01:12 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1548: Just received from Breyer:

Breyer Animal Creations, maker of the world's finest model horses, announced today that in response to overwhelming consumer demand, more Barbaro portrait models will be produced to commemorate the late racehorse.
"We have received so many calls, emails and letters from children and adults alike asking us to create more Barbaro models. By honoring those requests, we will also have the opportunity to donate $10 from the sale of each model to the new Laminitis Fund at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, started by his owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson. The fund will support research into this terrible disease which has ended the lives of so many horses, including the valiant Barbaro," said Anthony Fleischmann, President of Reeves International, Inc., Breyer's parent company.
Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, was euthanized on January 29 because of complications from laminitis which developed during his convalescence from surgery. He had a career-ending breakdown in the 2006 Preakness Stakes. Although Barbaro was a model patient, handling his recovery as bravely as he ran his races, he succumbed to laminitis despite the best efforts of a superb team of veterinary professionals headed by Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center. During that time, the tremendous outpouring of worldwide support and media attention made Barbaro's fight for his life as well as the eight month struggle to save him, one of the most heartfelt media stories of the year.
Breyer's Barbaro portrait model will be available for purchase through 6:00 p.m. Eastern time on April 2, 2007 at Breyer's website at www.breyerhorses.com or call 1-800-735-9205. The price is $45 plus $8 each shipping and handling, limit two (2) per household or address. The model will begin shipping in July 2007 when Barbaro models will also be available from retailers. Ten dollars from the sale of each model will be donated to the Laminitis Fund at The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. The Barbaro model will include a certificate of authenticity signed by trainer Michael Matz, jockey Edgar Prado, surgeon Dr. Dean Richardson and Anthony Fleischmann, President of Reeves International, Inc. Each model will have Barbaro's name stamped on the belly in gold ink. It will be packed in a customized, four-color Breyer box featuring pictures and the story of his career.

caffeinated

Mar. 2, 2007, 01:14 PM

to those interested in half-brother Man in Havana, another posted workout this morning:

Date: March 2, 2007
Track: PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.03:00 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/5

VirginiaBred

Mar. 2, 2007, 01:19 PM

The Horse of Delaware Valley has a lovely edition just out:

"The Torch is Passed" and covers Barbaro's passing, 1/2 Brother Man in Havana, the unnamed full brother yearling and the one on the way.

www.horsedelval.com (http://www.horsedelval.com)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 2, 2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1549: Rachel, from Kennett Florist, left this comment (timestamp: 9pm):

Afternoon FOB Family!!

It's been a busy week here. Alie and I just got back from New Bolton. We've been happy to be back up to NBC this week. A couple of baskets to Libby and her donor animals (all 300 hundred of them!) and a basket to Real Quiet... who apparently loved the carrots. We also had some people treats - we had trays of cookies for the staff on Wednesday. Food always is a big hit with the gang up there. We have had a lot of response about the breakfast, so we're doing two. And we're going to be putting together something for the night shift.
We had some deliveries today to the Jackson's. We wished Roy a Happy Birthday from all the FOB's. We also delivered the cards that many of you have sent to us to forward to them. Mrs Jackson is overwhelmed with the outpouring of love that they have received from all of you. She hopes that everyone is stil going strong with the anti-horse slaughter movement, and we assured her we are.
WE BELIEVE!!

Spoilsport

Mar. 3, 2007, 07:52 AM

VirginiaBred

Mar. 3, 2007, 04:22 PM

VB - Thanks for the continued updates. I was going to ask you if you would remove the sad face emoticon but didn't want to seem pushy, and now I see you removed it :) :) Barbaro left so many happy memories and made such an impact, it's rather wonderful that people are focusing on that.

We're past the one month of mourning, so I removed it. I agree with you, but he still makes me so emotional.................

rcloisonne

Mar. 4, 2007, 05:30 AM

VirginiaBred

Mar. 4, 2007, 08:33 AM

HBO is planning a Barbaro documentary: HBO Sports Increases Its Reach (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6421307.html), excerpt:

"We are going to try to explain why Barbaro became so significant and important to the American public. The entire country rallied around this horse," says HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg of the project, slated to debut the first week of June.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 4, 2007, 08:35 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1553: Some great racing yesterday all around. Lava Man continued his California dominance with a powerful win in the Santa Anita Handicap. Great Hunter proved to be the best in the Robert Lewis Stakes, beating Sam P who fought hard the entire race. I am not sure how tough this Derby prep was, it included a maiden and a couple who had recently broke their maiden. The big Derby prep in the east was won by Scat Daddy, who got up impressively to beat Stormello and NoBiz. The three were within a half length of each other at the wire with Adore the Gold a close fourth. NoBiz ran erratically, and this is something that I assume needs to be sorted out if he is to showcase his talent effectively. I still believe he is the most talented 3yo we have seen thus far, but winning is the all important thing to do.

Michael Matz's Chelokee was impressive in a troubled trip in the allowance race at Gulfstream. Lets hope he can take a next step up after winning this condition.

Steve Klesaris' Diabolical ran well for third in the Richter Scale (that was marred by the tragic breakdown of Bright One). He looked like the winner at the quarter pole but Pletcher's horse, Half Ours, produced more.

Pletcher also won the Hutcheson (Edgar Prado aboard King of Roxy) which helped make this his best day as a trainer. Corinthian is looking like a good older handicap horse, he narrowly held off Hesanoldsalt.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 4, 2007, 09:03 AM

Passing the torch
COVER STORY- With his Jan. 21 death, Barbaro passes the torch to unraced 3-year-old half brother, a full brother and another full brother due this year.

They didn't even get the date of his passing right.

Do they really know if the pending birth is another colt?

Wonder why the 1/2 brother has been unraced?

Looking at my copy, the date is correct.
They do know the unborn is a colt, they did an ultrasound and saw it was.
Man in Havana was injured.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 4, 2007, 10:13 AM

Jack Ireland writes about the new Barbaro Stake: Barbaro Stakes a good fit for Delaware Park (http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070303/SPORTS11/703030341/1002/SPORTS) and notes it will be a turf stake.

farmgirl88

Mar. 4, 2007, 11:24 AM

does anyone know where they decided his final resting place would be? Sorry if i missed it, i've been out of the loop for a while. Thanks

rcloisonne

Mar. 4, 2007, 02:37 PM

Looking at my copy, the date is correct.
I still see this (taken from the link you provided). The headline is correct but the blurb reads (copy and paste):

Passing the torch
COVER STORY- With his Jan. 21 death, Barbaro passes the torch to unraced 3-year-old half brother, a full brother and another full brother due this year. But Delaware Valley racing fans will also be watching the development of the first-born of other famous local horses, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones. A filly by Smarty Jones named Smart N' Sassy is a yearling who takes the first training steps this year. Afleet's Alex's first son was born in January. Both horses are currently in Chester County. They are Pennsylvania breds.

They do know the unborn is a colt, they did an ultrasound and saw it was.
Thanks. US must be more sophisticated today. Last time I had a mare ultrasounded (1999) I was told they "couldn't tell". And believe me, I asked :)

Man in Havana was injured.
I sincerely hope he recovers.

Spoilsport

Mar. 4, 2007, 03:54 PM

he still makes me so emotional.................

I hear you!!! And as we get closer to the Kentucky Derby, I think a lot of feelings are going to get stirred up.

Kenike

Mar. 4, 2007, 04:02 PM

I agree...as the first Saturday in May approaches, I almost cringe from the memories. I also sort of laugh from them. You see, I was 8 months pregnant, as big as a house, and my husband was working nights, so he was sleeping. Have you ever watched a HUGE pregnant woman jumping up and down while trying NOT to scream at the top her lungs from joy???

ivy62

Mar. 4, 2007, 05:28 PM

Does anyone know what kind of injury Man in Havana sustained?
I am headed to Ky at the end of April, I go every year, but am not sure about watching the Derby....The emotions are still so strong....I guess with my own horse layed up it makes it worse...
Oh How is Real Quiet doing?

holmes

Mar. 4, 2007, 08:21 PM

Does anyone know what kind of injury Man in Havana sustained?

I have heard nothing about MIH having an injury - MIH is just growing differently/slower than Barbaro and with owners like the Jackson's and a trainer like Michael they are in no rush. He will race when he is ready. The Jackson's are smart people, MIH is a good horse and has a lot going for him already, breeding, famous half brother, etc - if they play their cards right, be patient he will run good races, and could produce some good wins, and a nice price as a stallion!

caffeinated

Mar. 5, 2007, 09:04 AM

Man in Havana was injured.

When did that happen?

VirginiaBred

Mar. 5, 2007, 09:27 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1556: Fans of Barbaro were busy this weekend with horse rescue and were able to help save multiple horses (see NOW HELP tropical blossom (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6008.111) for example). In this spirit make sure to continue to make your calls.
The Horse of the Delaware Valley (http://www.horsedelval.com/news.htm) (you need to be a subscriber) includes a cover story: "The Torch is Passed". Its cover includes a picture of Man in Havana (and Emily).

VirginiaBred

Mar. 5, 2007, 11:21 AM

caffeinated

Mar. 5, 2007, 11:38 AM

Here's what I have learned regarding Man in Havana and his "injury" which doesn't exist!:rolleyes:

So where on earth did that rumor start then?

As for workouts, I posted the last two here since people seemed interested. Last one was on Friday.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 5, 2007, 12:38 PM

So where on earth did that rumor start then?

As for workouts, I posted the last two here since people seemed interested. Last one was on Friday.

I read it in my vast reading on all things related to Barbaro.

Please do post those workouts - they are interesting!

msj

Mar. 5, 2007, 01:54 PM

Here's what I have learned regarding Man in Havana and his "injury" which doesn't exist!:rolleyes:

"The reason why he hasn't ran is because he is a very immature horse. It has taken him quite a while to learn to run, and he still isn't all that fast. He seems to like to run 5 furlongs in 1:03. That's not going to win you anything."

You can see his timed workouts occasionally on The Daily Racing Forum, and they aren't very fast at all.

Hm, I wonder how long they will keep trying with him before they send him home or on to be a hunter/jumper/dressage prospect? Just 'cause Barbaro was dynamic doesn't mean little bro' MIH will be. :(

I was fortunate in that the trainer who had my current OTTB sent him back to the farm telling the owners that he 'just didn't like it at the track any more'. I'm still trying to figure out how he actually managed 4 wins. :rolleyes: I bought him as a 7 yr old event horse that had gone from beginner novice to training level in 6 events BUT he had a fabulous rider to have taken that far that fast. Jennifer Johnson was 1st in the '96 Olympic selection trials (3-day eventing) on my boy's 1/2 brother, Tiger One. I described my boy as being 7 going on 30 whereas my horse, a QH was 12 going on 3 The QH is now 20 and hasn't changed one bit! :eek:

holmes

Mar. 5, 2007, 02:16 PM

Hm, I wonder how long they will keep trying with him before they send him home or on to be a hunter/jumper/dressage prospect? Just 'cause Barbaro was dynamic doesn't mean little bro' MIH will be. :(

That is putting the cart before the horse - word has always been he was going to be one you have to go slow with, and expectation was as an older horse he should do rather well! I doubt you see him being rehomed as any sort of prospect, if he does not shine particularly brightly in the US I am sure he will be bought by South America as a Stallion!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 5, 2007, 05:40 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1559: Excellent article from Sandra McKee, Baltimore Sun: Surgeon works on life after Barbaro (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horseracing/preakness/bal-sp.richardson05mar05,0,4744314.story), which includes the following excerpts:

"I wasn't going to go," said Deborah Cronin, an equine and small animal vet from Califon, N.J. "There are a lot of feelings on my part about Barbaro, and I wasn't sure I wanted to relive them. But my friends talked me into it, and I'm glad they did. It was a very heartfelt and warm speech. He spoke very well about the events leading up to the end. ... He cleared up a lot concerning why the end came so fast."

and

"Things aren't pre-Barbaro normal," he said. "There still are follow-up stories, and I've had at least 1,000 letters since he died. For a long time, they were coming at a rate of about 100 a day, every day, and those are the ones just addressed to me.
"If they're addressed to me, I read them. It's good. It's bad. Some are straightforward, but some are so eloquent and heartfelt, they reopen wounds."

Update 1558: The Barbaro Stakes, to be run at Delaware Park in July, will be a grade 3 event on the dirt, not Turf as was noted ealier.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 5, 2007, 05:43 PM

[quote=msj]Hm, I wonder how long they will keep trying with him before they send him home or on to be a hunter/jumper/dressage prospect? Just 'cause Barbaro was dynamic doesn't mean little bro' MIH will be. :(/quote]

He is by Quiet American, so maybe he's living up to his dad's name? :lol:
Just wait for the two full brothers to come along...........;)

Glimmerglass

Mar. 5, 2007, 06:08 PM

Broadcasting & Cable March 5, 2007 "HBO Sports Increases Its Reach" (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/ca6421336.html)

HBO Sports hopes to parlay a soon-to-be-announced documentary on ill-fated champion horse Barbaro ....

The network will soon announce that it is in production on a Barbaro documentary, chronicling the courageous Kentucky Derby winner whose horrific injuries sustained in last May's Preakness Stakes race led ultimately to his being put down in January.

Barbaro's battle to survive became front-page news, garnering so much attention that it created a backlash, as people wondered why the country grew obsessed with a horse.

“We are going to try to explain why Barbaro became so significant and important to the American public. The entire country rallied around this horse,” says HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg of the project, slated to debut the first week of June.

That would put it in around the same time as the Belmont and ABC/ESPN's airing of the movie on Ruffian

Xctrygirl

Mar. 5, 2007, 08:09 PM

Yeah there's a lovely cover shot of me and "Banana" (What I called MIH)

I have a print of that photo and it looks much better a bit larger. But then I am biased as hell.

No injuries that I am aware of.

He could indeed be a jumper from what I have felt, but I am not gonna be the one to suggest it to the Jacksons. I don't feel like dying that fast!!! People already say I talk too much, so I am gonna sit quietly back on my opinions of what the Banana could do. :) But man is his gallop across the fields to die for!! :eek:

~Emily

PS: VB you have a PM. Thanks! :)

I'm EBO

Mar. 6, 2007, 01:06 AM

Cover of what? Can we see? Please?

VirginiaBred

Mar. 6, 2007, 07:54 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1561: A little earlier I neglected to note the passing of Candy Stripes, who was the sire of last year's horse of the year Invasor: Candy Stripes dies of colic at age 25 (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2007/February/28/Candy-Stripes-dies-of-colic-at-age-25.aspx).
It appears there are troubles at the TRF: Questions Arise at Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation as Board Members Leave (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37862).
Today it looks like another very cold morning, its likely training will be in the shedrow for at least part of the morning.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 6, 2007, 07:55 AM

Cover of what? Can we see? Please?

The recent Horse of Deleware Valley.

The Horse of the Delaware Valley (http://www.horsedelval.com/news.htm) (you need to be a subscriber) includes a cover story: "The Torch is Passed". Its cover includes a picture of Man in Havana (and Emily).

VirginiaBred

Mar. 6, 2007, 07:56 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1560: A quick update on Kentucky Derby winner Real Quiet who is currently at New Bolton Center: Real Quiet Mending (http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37860), excerpt:

"He's doing well, and looks good and bright-eyed," said syndicate manager Mike Jester March 5. "Dr. (Dean) Richardson is treating his right hind foot with antibiotics to guard against infection. He might be going home soon."

eggbutt

Mar. 6, 2007, 08:13 AM

Thanks for all these posts.....it's great to read about B's kin and others!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 6, 2007, 11:48 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1562: A brutally cold morning this morning. As I was arriving at the barn first thing the radio informed me it was 1 degree with the wind chill! Thankfully I ride for smart trainers and we shedrowed everything this morning. I do know of others who went out there, and all I can say it, glad it was not me :) (Apparently the Tapeta track was good though). Hawty Creek was my first to shedrow, followed by two for Tim, Grandma and Quick Quest. I then rode Bandit (for Lynda) and three for Bobby, including Flash. The shedrow was quite calm and we managed to organize our sets well so we could get a good jog in with each horse. Before my last set Mrs. Jackson called for a quick catch up. We had not talked for a while so it was fun to reconnect. Since shedrowing makes the morning a little faster I had a little more time to curry Hawty Creek, and her coat was literally falling off! I also managed to clean my tack, I need to try to do that more than once a week. Anyway, all in all a decent morning given the ridiculousness of this weather. Apparently it will be cold and snowy tomorrow!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 6, 2007, 08:32 PM

Update 1564: Fans of Barbaro continue to do amazing work: IOWA AUCTION FUND - NEED $ ASAP (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6057)

tradewind

Mar. 6, 2007, 08:50 PM

thanks for all the continued updates VB, I really appreciate them.

Kenike

Mar. 7, 2007, 02:04 AM

I love reading all these continued updates. I miss Bobby and his updates, of course, but it's still nice to feel a little like a member of the Fair Hill family.

Emily, nice photo :) You lucky girl!!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 7, 2007, 07:44 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1566: Hard Spun is now pointing to the Lane's End at Turfway Park rather than the Rebel at Oaklawn where he has been stabled for the past month or so: Hard Spun to run in Lane's End, not Rebel. (http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/16849391.htm) Larry Jones, Hard Spun's trainer, also gallops Hard Spun, here is an excerpt:

"We're not saying he couldn't win the Rebel," Jones said. "He's a very classy horse. He's a very talented horse. But he's telling me every day when I gallop him... he's just not comfortable when he's traveling over this surface. All the others he does effortlessly."

Very encouraging news concerning the two Texas slaughter houses: Federal Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling Declaring Horse Slaughter Illegal in Texas (http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/federal_court_of_appeals.html)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 7, 2007, 01:06 PM

Update 1568: NPR's Frank Deford provides the results of his fictitious name game. He had to choose from among 2,000 entries: Listeners Race to Name Barbaro's Brothers (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7739104).

Xctrygirl

Mar. 7, 2007, 01:34 PM

I have to laugh, I just dropped a line through the NPR site to Mr. Deford.

The people I work for now currently have a 3 yr old gelding in the barn named,

"Coupe De Ville" The Jockey club won't do both. The 'e' becomes less important but it will prevent the alternative spelling until this horse stops running or however they deem the time between the names.

Additionally, I don't think these folks did a whole lot of checking, "The Price of Love" is already taken by a filly born in 2003.

~Emily

VirginiaBred

Mar. 7, 2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1569: Jeannine Edwards just sent this e-mail regarding her interview with Dr. Richardson and ESPNs early racing schedule:

Just wanted to let you know that the Dr. Richardson/Barbaro feature will be airing on Sat, March 24th during our Lane's End show from 5-6pm ET. We have a preview clip of the feature scheduled to air during our first live remote of the season, the San Felipe show, which kicks off the '07 Racing To The Kentucky Derby series on ESPN/ABC. The San Felipe show is on from 7-8pm ET, Sat, March 17th. The Richardson preview is slated to run during the last segment of this show. Time to get back in the swing and gear up for another exciting season of horse racing on ESPN/ABC. Although, nothing could come close to last year's drama and emotion covering the Barbaro story. Just wish it had had a better ending.

Texarkana

Mar. 7, 2007, 05:15 PM

Regarding the NPR article:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7739104

Or maybe, as one listener had it, I should butt out of the name game. As she suggested, Letmrsjacksondoit.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Kenike

Mar. 9, 2007, 02:37 AM

Some of those names!! I had to laugh!

Such great news about the Texas slaughterhouses....does my heart good!

Thanks, again, VB, for keeping up with this!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 9, 2007, 11:21 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1575: John Henry, the elder statesman of racing and two times horse of the year, is 32 today: John Henry at 32: 'Mean and Nasty As Ever' (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37911), here is an excerpt:

"John Henry is the American story," said Howard McClurkin of Weatherford, Texas. "Nobody wanted him. He was an ugly little horse. He didn't come from racing royalty. He didn't come from a heritage barn. The mention of his name didn't open of opportunity for success and privilege, but he went up to those doors and knocked them down."

VirginiaBred

Mar. 9, 2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1577: I just received a lovely looooooong voice mail from Mrs. Jackson who has recently received copies of Shelley Mickle's book Barbaro: America's Horse (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416948651?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1416948651).
While she had read the book before, three - four times, she had not read the ending before. The following are few of the sound bites from the voice-mail.
It is beautifully stated, beautifully written. The book is so exciting, it's so good ... because it's all about Barbaro ... she (Shelley) had a gift to capture what we all thought of him. It's just a great book. I wanted to express my enthusiasm and love for the book, I am just so pleased with the job she has done.

msj

Mar. 9, 2007, 06:23 PM

Slewdledo

Mar. 9, 2007, 06:33 PM

His yearling full brother has been named Nicanor.

captain

Mar. 9, 2007, 08:50 PM

i have heard the whispered rumours a while ago of possibly continuing the favoured dogs' names from the painting, is this one of them?

Xctrygirl

Mar. 9, 2007, 09:03 PM

Yes. Its one of the Hound names from the paintings.

~Emily

VirginiaBred

Mar. 9, 2007, 10:11 PM

https://nominations.breederscup.com/bcFoalVerificationVerifyList.cfm?rn=4077251&rg=T&YOB=2006&dam=La%20Ville%20Rouge

The link about Nicanor.

I'm EBO

Mar. 9, 2007, 10:50 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but he's nominated for the 2007 Breeders Cup??????

Kenike

Mar. 10, 2007, 02:58 AM

Finally, a name!! I like it :) Now, if only I can get the link to open (I'll have to try tomorrow....having a tough time with links right now for some reason, silly computer)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 10, 2007, 06:31 AM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1578: Kiaran McLaughlin breezed both Invasor and Jazil yesterday at Palm Meadows: Invasor Drills Sharp 5 Furlongs, to Ship March 20 (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37936).

Michael Matz's Round Pond is running on sunday, her first start since winning the Breeders' Cup: Round Pond Ready to Make Splash in Rampart (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37935)

Today we can enjoy the Louisana Derby (The Downey Profile: Circular Quay Pick to Loop Louisiana Derby Field (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37922)) and the Gotham (Summer Doldrums Tries for Third Straight Score in Gotham (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37923)), both early Derby preps.

Slewdledo

Mar. 10, 2007, 11:54 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but he's nominated for the 2007 Breeders Cup??????

No, he's not. People use that site to find out names. Put in the year of birth and the dam of any horse, and the name comes up as well as whether or not it was BC-nominated. (Which I'm sure this colt will be - he just won't be eligible to run in it until 2008, when he's of racing age!)

Laurierace

Mar. 10, 2007, 12:25 PM

You nominate them by October of their weanling year. That nomination is good over the course of their lifetime.

Anne FS

Mar. 11, 2007, 04:31 PM

i have heard the whispered rumours a while ago of possibly continuing the favoured dogs' names from the painting, is this one of them?

Why would you say you've "heard the whispered rumours"? :rolleyes:

The Jacksons have openly stated in interviews they'd probably continue with the hound names from the paintings. Good grief.

holmes

Mar. 11, 2007, 09:22 PM

Why would you say you've "heard the whispered rumours"? :rolleyes:

The Jacksons have openly stated in interviews they'd probably continue with the hound names from the paintings. Good grief.

Because that way it sounds like you are close to connections - half of being a FOB is claiming to be somehow connected to him.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 12, 2007, 06:50 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1585: We are now busy planning Barbaro's birthday celebrations at Delaware Park for April 29. The entire weekend looks like it will be fantastic, thanks to FOB Sharon Crumb's dedication to putting all this together. I have created a page, which is also linked to the navigation bar on the left, to keep everyone updated as we get closer to the event: Barbaro Birthday Celebrations (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php). Thus far we have more than 170 people signed up, and plenty more room for others. Events in Florida, California and Texas are also being organized locally.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 12, 2007, 06:53 AM

Because that way it sounds like you are close to connections - half of being a FOB is claiming to be somehow connected to him.

I don't think that was called for. A Fan/Friend of Barbaro is exactly that.
And it's more: http://www.miraclehorse.com/barbaro_fund.htm

captain

Mar. 12, 2007, 08:18 AM

thank you for the responses : )

rumours are just that. not always steeped in fact. i offered the word "whispered" only from desire not to spread something i knew little about.

lol! i said WHISPERS because i am so far OUT of the loop.
are ya jealous, HLS? or what?

Anne FS

Mar. 12, 2007, 06:18 PM

Surgeon Works on Life After Barbaro

From the Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horseracing/preakness/bal-sp.richardson05mar05,1,5465094.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Even though the link appears shortened, it still works.

holmes

Mar. 13, 2007, 10:36 AM

are ya jealous, HLS? or what?

No - I am very well connected, one of my friends once fed him a peppermint.

Coup De Des

Mar. 15, 2007, 06:25 AM

wow HLAS.. Can I have your autograph?! ;)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 15, 2007, 07:34 AM

Another successful rescue for Fans of Barbaro: 2 beautiful horses at slaughter risk !!! (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6252)

Gunnar

Mar. 15, 2007, 05:28 PM

Still checking in on My Barbaro!:sadsmile:

Thanks for the updates and boy do I miss him!:sadsmile:

VirginiaBred

Mar. 15, 2007, 08:40 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1601: Planning for Barbaro's birthday celebrations at Delaware Park are in full swing, thanks to FOB Sharon Crumb. We are using this page: Barbaro Birthday Celebrations (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php) to keep everyone updated as to what is being planned. Currently a little over 200 FOBs have signed up. If you are planning to attend please alert Sharon as soon as possible (contact on the birthday page). We will have capacity of twice as many as the number signed up by March 20 (I hope that makes sense, currently capacity is 400).
While I was not able to attend the lecture yesterday evening at New Bolton I know that a few FOBs did attend (see Lyn Gilbert's comment, timestamp: 2:21 pm). I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of FOBs at Fair Hill late afternoon and we chatted while Hawty Creek grazed (for a while anyway, then something got her very stired up)! That was fun. I was then to meet Sabina Pierce for an early dinner (and btw, here are her Barbaro pictures, some new ones (http://sabinalouisepierce.com/Barbaro.htm)). We had planned to meet at the Whip, but it was packed (wednesday evening is a steeplechase review night) so we then drove over to a restaurant near New Bolton, Sovona's. I was not too thrilled about this as its a BYOB and we had not brought anything along. Wouldn't you know, when we sat down, next to us was another FOB, who gladly shared their wine. Thanks Carole!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 15, 2007, 08:42 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1604: Jeannine Edwards just sent this e-mail that previews ESPNs show on saturday:

For our first show of the season we have the pleasure of seeing last year's Champion 2-Year Old, Street Sense, back in action. He'll be making his '07 debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. On paper, it's a 2-horse race between Street Sense and Any Given Saturday. What Any Given Saturday has in his favor is a prep over the track (the Sam F. Davis) and one race already under his belt this year. He also has more of a stalking style than Street Sense. Post time for the Tampa Bay Derby is 5:45 ET, so this race will be shown on tape delay on our show, which airs from 7-8pm ET (because we are on the West Coast.)

We also have the Rebel Stakes live from Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, post time at 7:06pm ET. This should be an interesting race with Teuflesberg, Flying First Class, Curlin, Xchanger, Officer Rocket, etc. A much more competitive contest than the Tampa race. It'll be fun to see how the two big maiden winners, Flying First Class and Curlin, handle the step up to stakes company. If I had to choose one to make a good accounting of himself I'd pick Curlin. Teuflesberg will have to duplicate his tour de force of the Southwest, but I don't see him going the opening half in :47.4 this time around! It should be a horse race!

Our feature race from Santa Anita is the San Felipe, post time 7:44pm ET. We have a compact field, most likely 5 will start, with Merv Griffin's Cobalt Blue headlining. Cobalt Blue stretches out to 2 turns but has been working tremendously at Hollywood Park for this race. We all know how dangerous Doug O'Neill is these days. We're planning a live interview with Merv before the race, and we'll also talk to Bob Baffert, who trains Air Commander. This son of Baffert's champion Point Given is making his stakes debut off of two impressive wins around two turns here at Santa Anita. This is Baffert's last bullet for the Derby, if he bombs, Bob will have to reload for next year. Todd Pletcher on the other hand, has enough Derby contenders for 5 or 6 trainers. He sends out Grapelli, who will add blinkers for this race. Level Red is another interesting colt who is owned by William Warren, the owner of the late Horse of the Year, Saint Liam.

In the show we'll also have a feature on the Elite Eight Derby Contenders according to Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey, who will be doing the show with Jay Privman and myself. Kenny Mayne joins us on tape with a feature on a charity basketball game between jockeys and eighth-graders. I won't tell you who won the game. :) After our last race wraps up, we'll have a preview of next week's show (the Lane's End at Turfway) and a sneak peak at the Dr. Richardson feature, which will air on that show.... March 24, 5-6pm ET.

We'll try to send some updated notes tomorrow after going out to the barns in the morning and speaking to some trainers on the phone. But right now it's 70 degrees and beautiful out here in Arcadia.... and it's almost time for dinner.

ivy62

Mar. 15, 2007, 09:01 PM

is it this Saturday or the 24? I do not want to miss it...
Thanks

Kenike

Mar. 16, 2007, 02:34 AM

Chances are I'll still miss it. :( I totally rely on these updates VB is still so good about giving us

msj

Mar. 16, 2007, 04:01 PM

Chances are I'll still miss it. :( I totally rely on these updates VB is still so good about giving us

Ditto! And I still go light a candle for Bobby. :)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 17, 2007, 08:00 AM

is it this Saturday or the 24? I do not want to miss it...
Thanks

Dr. Richardson's feature, which will air .... March 24, 5-6pm ET. (ESPN)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 17, 2007, 03:35 PM

Thanks, Alex~

Update 1613: I just spoke to Peter Brette. Chelokee worked a half mile today, a good work in 48. He open galloped some before going into the work. He was upbeat about the work and says the current plan is for the Florida Derby.

Jeannine Edwards provides a little more insight into her forthcoming interview with Dr. Richardson: Dr. Richardson lecture (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6415.144). Jeannine and team will on ESPN 7-8 pm east coast time today covering the San Felipe, with recordings of the Tampa Bay Derby and the Rebel Stakes.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 17, 2007, 07:58 PM

Thanks Alex~
Happy St. Patrick's Day FOB Family! Everyone is Irish today!
What a week it's been.
I've been determined to post regularly, but it seems that time finds a way of getting away from me. Alie has been away all week on vacation (about time... she really needed a break), so I've been flying solo. We had a couple trips to NBC this week for the donor horses and ICU animals. It was nice to see the staff. We miss our daily routine.
So on Monday, I get a call from someone who works with NBC (the network) telling me they are doing a piece on Barbaro and Mrs Jackson told them she should come visit the shop. With Alie away, they were stuck with me. Before I knew it I had a mic taped to me and was being interviewed. Good grief, I can't even remember what I said... hope it made some sense. I was trying to mention every horse cause I could think of, mostly we talked about all of the wonderful FOBs. It's airing on April 29 at 5:00, which I think was posted earlier this week.
Wednesday and Thursday we had the great opportunity to meet a few of the fans that had come for Dr R's lecture. Thank you all for taking the time to stop in the shop. It was a tiny taste of what is to come on April 29th. We are so looking forward to meeting the faces behind the voices we've been talking to all these months.
I spent most of today shovelling out the sidewalks and driveway at the shop, since Alie's hubby, Steve usually takes care of that, I had to bite the bullet and dig. I am looking forward to warm weather. My son has been pestering me to get him on a horse for months now (his enthusiasim for horses has grown these past few months). Alex, you need to hook us up! :)
By the way has Alex mentioned we're auctioning him off for the Relay for Life this week at The Whip?? I sort of roped him into it, but thanks for going along with it Alex. Should be a fun night... Good food, beverages and men... what more could a gal want?? And it's all for a good cause.
Well, I think we're all caught up. Thanks to all who continue to send cards to us and treats to animals and two legged creatures at NBC. I will try to post a little more regularly. Love to you all!
WE BELIEVE!!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 18, 2007, 06:29 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1620: This morning I went over to Lael Farm to pick up a copy of Kentucky Derby 132 Review (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0970963947?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0970963947), which is essentially a photographic essay of Barbaro's Kentucky Derby victory. It is the first time Churchill Downs has produced a photographic review of their Derby, and they plan this to be the first of many. They could not have timed that decision better, the pictures are awesome and the captions work nicely. Reading through it (it is a quick read) you also learn a little Derby history; for example the Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously running sporting event in America. Leonard Lusky, the editor for the book, will be on hand at the Barbaro Birthday Celebration at Delaware Park (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php).
edit: added continuously.

Lori T

Mar. 18, 2007, 06:38 PM

I was at Barnes and Noble last night and picked up my copy of Barbaro! I cannot wait to sit down and read it...with a box of tissues handy.

Kenike

Mar. 19, 2007, 02:29 AM

VirginiaBred

Mar. 19, 2007, 07:39 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1622: Fans of Barbaro have been very active in saving horses recently and I apologise for not linking to each successful rescue. I am guessing 7 - 8 horses were saved this weekend thanks to their generosity. Here is an example where four horses were saved, this effort included raising the necessary money and identifying rescue homes for the horses. It started out as an effort to save three horses which soon (and necessarily) turned into four horses: 3 MARES HEADED TO NEW HOLLAND! (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6516).

msj

Mar. 19, 2007, 09:57 AM

Glimmerglass

Mar. 19, 2007, 10:07 AM

I'd LOVE to know more about the NBC (network) presentation on Barbaro. What time, etc so I can tape it if I'm out doing the horses. I just hate to hear after the fact that it was on GMA or whatever their morning show is. :(

Are you talking about the interview with Dr. Richard Dean?

That is scheduled for next Saturday on ESPN starting at 5 pm Eastern along with the Lane's End Stakes from Turfway Park.

Kenike

Mar. 19, 2007, 12:54 PM

Glimmer, there's also so9mething that's going to be on NBC next month, according to an Alex update last page.

I had something else for here, but I've already forgotten....oy, going to be one of THOSE days...

Texarkana

Mar. 19, 2007, 01:14 PM

dangit, I've been trying to stay away from Barnes and Noble because I always spend a fortune there, but I HAVE to get this book! Grrr...

I need to be reminded about the 24th ESPN show and the 29th NBC thing....I want to watch. Maybe I'll just email myself....

Thanks, again, VB

I haven't seen the "Barbaro America's Horse" book yet, but I was at Borders over the weekend and got my first chance to see "Barbaro A Nation's Love Story." I pretty much read the whole thing in the store. I can say being on the front lines of the whole Barbaro incident, the Nation's Love Story book was a joke. My BF and I were joking it should be in the fiction section, lol. It was obviously thrown together in a hurry and I don't think they double checked their facts. All in all, I was very disappointed. I hope the other books are better, because I would like to own one.

I'm not trying to be cynical here... but instead of tissues ya'll might want to take these books with a grain of salt... hehe.

Glimmerglass

Mar. 19, 2007, 01:21 PM

Glimmer, there's also so9mething that's going to be on NBC next month, according to an Alex update last page.

Ok, althought my guess would be that it will be aired during the Kentucky Derby on May 5th when NBC Sports returns to horse racing. Otherwise no prep races are slated to be aired on any NBC owned network between now the Derby. That's when any piece would have the biggest impact - when fans are watching NBC in search of horse racing/news/updates.

msj

Mar. 19, 2007, 01:22 PM

Are you talking about the interview with Dr. Richard Dean?

That is scheduled for next Saturday on ESPN starting at 5 pm Eastern along with the Lane's End Stakes from Turfway Park.

Glimmerglass - not the ESPN as I don't have cable so I can't get ESPN, but the NBC presentation on 4/29. Since it's Barbaro's birthday, I presume it has something to do with that.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 19, 2007, 01:23 PM

Kit Feldman, who is writing an authorized book on Barbaro, wrote this piece recently for the Penn Gazette: Barbaro's Race Ends (http://www.upenn.edu/gazette/0307/gaz01.html).

holmes

Mar. 19, 2007, 02:17 PM

I hope he proof reads the book better - in one typo he calls him Barbara.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 19, 2007, 08:15 PM

msj

Mar. 19, 2007, 08:28 PM

NBC's piece on Barbaro will air at 5:00 p.m. on 4/29.

Great! Thanks very much. Let's see, I can't really program my VCR that far in advance just for that day. At least I don't think I can, BUT I CAN write that on my calendar and then tape it that week! :) :) :)

I'm EBO

Mar. 19, 2007, 10:06 PM

That's a great photo that accompanies the article by K. Feldman. I'll bet Dr. R has it framed at his office. Or home. Or both.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 20, 2007, 05:38 AM

I asked for additional information on the NBC (the network) piece, and Rachael, from Kennett Florist told me this:

Here's what I know. NBC is doing a special on Barbaro. They are airing it on April 29 (obviously for his birthday). They had called the shop after interviewing Mrs Jackson, and her telling them they needed to come talk to us about all the FOBs and our perspective on his stay in Kennett. When they called me to ask if they could come to the shop to interview us, they were at New Bolton Center, so I can only speculate that they interviewed some of the folks there. It will be on NBC 4/28 at 5:00pm... at least that's what the producer who was at the shop told me. Hope that helps!
Rach (Kennett Florist)

Kenike

Mar. 20, 2007, 02:02 PM

Thanks, VB! I'm definitely putting it on my calendar so I can be sure to not miss it.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 20, 2007, 04:57 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1630: The NTRA is planning a national fundraising campaign in honor of Barbaro: Triple Crown Dates Set as National Fundraising Days for Barbaro Fund (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38078). The kick off for the fundraiser is Derby day, but we are working with the NTRA to see if we can preview the fundraiser at Barbaro's Birthday Celebration (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php). Here is the specific web-site: RidingWithBarbaro (http://www.ntra.com/ridingwithbarbaro/).

Update 1629: John Hennegan (First Saturday in May (http://www.henneganbrothers.com/)) called me this morning to let me know their documentary will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, this is a big deal. He followed up with this e-mail:

It's true. Our film has been accepted to the Tribeca Film Festival. We're very psyched!
So please pass along this info to the loyal fans on your website. Tickets go on sale online APRIL 7TH: http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tff-bo-ticket-info.html (http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tff-bo-ticket%20info.html)
So if you live in the mid-Atlantic and/or NYC tri-state area, come check out the film that week!!!!
We will give out the website info later in the week. I will pass it along to you and the FOB first so they can check it out before any one else!

Here are the screening times and locations in NYC:
Friday, April 27, 7:30 pm
WORLD PREMIERE
Regal Cinemas Battery Park Cinemas 11
102 North End Avenue (at Vesey Street)
New York, NY 10281

Monday, April 30, 4:30 pm
AMC Village VII
66 Third Avenue (at 11th St.)
New York, NY 10003

Thursday, May 3, 7:30 pm
AMC Kips Bay
570 Second Avenue (at 32nd St.)
New York, NY 10016

Saturday, May 5, 1:30 pm
AMC Kips Bay
570 Second Avenue (at 32nd St.)
New York, NY 10016

Remember April 7th!!!!
Also, look forward to seeing you at Delaware Park and figuring out how we can get the FOB to see the movie that weekend.
Best,

John is planning to be at the Barbaro Celebration at Delaware Park and we are working on figuring out how we can also screen the documentary during that weekend.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 22, 2007, 08:05 AM

The April issue of the Smithsonian Magazine has an article titled "Barbaro's Legacy", written by Steve Twomey.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 22, 2007, 01:12 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1638: Hard Spun drew another wide post position (10) and is the lukewarm favorite for the feature Derby prep this weekend: Hard Spun Lane's End Choice After Lone Loss (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38097). For You Reppo, defeated by Chelokee in his last start at Gulfstream, drew outside of Hard Spun: Helen and 'Troy' Invade Lane's End (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38106).

ESPN is covering this race this weekend (along with Dr. Richardson's interview with Jeannine Edwards).

VirginiaBred

Mar. 22, 2007, 06:09 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1639: I just had lunch with Rich Rosenblatt, who writes for the AP (http://www.ap.org/) and was closely following Barbaro's story. He was at New Bolton and no doubt getting information ready for stories related to the upcoming triple crown. We talked about the persistant efforts of Fans of Barbaro (by conservative efforts you have raised more than $150,000 and rescued in excess of 300 horses) and the April 29 event we are planning (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php). I am hoping the AP will cover both these issues in upcoming stories.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 23, 2007, 02:53 PM

Update 1645: Fans of Barbaro have saved another 25 horses with amazing generosity and compassion: URGENT: Feedlot Horses (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6640). However each of you contribute time and resources to horse welfare, horses are better off thanks to Fans of Barbaro.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 24, 2007, 06:14 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1651: The Dr. Richardson interview was amazing. You can see feedback below in the comments and here (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6688.19), here (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6788) and here (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6787).

msj

Mar. 24, 2007, 08:18 PM

Since I don't have cable at home I went to the ESPN site and watched the interview and, yes, I cried again for the horse, the man, and all those involved in caring for Barbaro.

I still go light a candle for him. :) The other day there were candles lit from 54 different countries so I know I'm not alone in missing his presence. :) :)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 24, 2007, 08:48 PM

Update 1652: Dr. Richardson's interview with Jeannine Edwards that aired today on ESPN: ESPN: Dr. Richardson interview. (http://www.ntra.com/video.aspx?id=24227)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 24, 2007, 08:48 PM

You are definitely not alone. :(

VirginiaBred

Mar. 25, 2007, 06:53 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1656: A great article on Michael Matz: Barbaro memories run strong (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2007/03/25/2007-03-25_barbaro_memories_run_strong.html), the following is an excerpt:

"About a month ago, we got a letter from a 10-year-old boy from Namibia," Matz said. "He drew a picture of Barbaro jumping. He likes to jump and when he found out I also jumped horses (Matz was a world-class equestrian and an Olympic silver medalist in stadium jumping), he got obsessed with it. He's an orphan and he has AIDS. My wife, Dede, wrote a letter back to him telling him about our six children and that they ride. We heard back that when he got the letter, he was all smiles and he went into another room, under a table, and read it where the other kids couldn't see it.
"The things that this horse has touched in people is just unbelievable."

ivy62

Mar. 25, 2007, 09:45 PM

VB-
I am amazed at how much we have all been touched by a horse we have never met, I was doing better until the other day I watched the video of his Ky win and I balled like it was yesterday then I saw the video of Dr. R. I feel for him, the loss and the feeling that Barbaro trusted him to help him and then the let down. I hope he finds some peace in knowing he is the one that gave us Barbaro for all those months. There is more to this then just a great race horse, he has helped change the face of horse racing......and brought a world of people together that otherwise would have never known each other...
Thank you for the continued updates and thank Alex and everyone else too! FOBs are the best!
I still light a candle every day in his memory and I am glad others do too....

frugalannie

Mar. 25, 2007, 09:46 PM

Just want to thank Virginia Bred, Alex and all the other FOBs who keep his legacy alive by helping other horses every day.

I was pleasantly stunned to read the article in Smithsonian, which rarely has anything this topical. The discussion about Barbaro's veterinary condition was cogent and concise. Congrats to all involved, and special congrats for extending the understanding beyond the usual horse related readers.

Keep it up, all of you. What you are doing is a tribute to Barbaro and many other horses, as well as their connections.

Kenike

Mar. 26, 2007, 03:37 AM

Ugh, the letter from the Namibia child made me all teary. How incredibly sweet!!

I missed the interview (I forgot it was today, even though I marked it on my calendar...grrr), but I'll go to ESPN's website and watch it.

I still light candles, as well. :(

Thanks, again, VB!

VirginiaBred

Mar. 26, 2007, 07:53 AM

Thank you Alex~

Update 1657: Jason Shandler wrote a nice article on the Fans of Barbaro: Fans of Barbaro (http://ntra.com/blog.aspx?blogid=8&year=2007&month=3&day=25) as a result of our conversation yesterday. The article ends:

On April 29, Delaware Park, the site of Barbaro's first race, will host Barbaro Day. It will be dedicated to the 2006 Kentucky Derby champ and will also feature a race called the Fans of Barbaro. Brown says, Tampa Bay Downs, Hollywood Park and Lone Star Park will also pay tribute to Barbaro on April 29, which happens to be his birthday.

So far, over 500 FOBs have promised to show up at Delaware Park, from as far away as South Africa. It will be the first time that the special group will have met on a large scale.
"People are going to fly in from all over. It is going to be a terrific event," said Brown. "It just shows what a compassionate group of people can do when they want something. The FOBs goals are to keep a persistent focus on horse welfare issues. It's a good thing."

It sure is.

I may have been a little off on the 500 number, but I am hoping it will be close to that number on the day.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 26, 2007, 07:39 PM

I had reported on the article in The Smithsonian. Here is the link:

An excellent article by Steve Twomey in this month's Smithsonian magazine: Barbaro's Legacy (http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/2007/april/barbaro.php?page=1).

i_luv_horses

Mar. 27, 2007, 08:46 PM

Laurierace

Mar. 27, 2007, 09:29 PM

Hey, I'm new on here...I'm assuming you all know that Barbaro got euthanized...:cry: it's so disappointing. I was so upset when I found out! It's so frustrating. I know that it was a really bad break, but it still makes me really angry that the people didn't give him more of a chance! :mad: He was such a great horse! Please correct me if I'm totally misunderstanding the issue. Thanks

You couldn't be more wrong if you tried. Please read through this thread or read some of the countless articles that were written on the subject before making a statement such as the above.

Essie

Mar. 27, 2007, 09:53 PM

Hey, I'm new on here...I'm assuming you all know that Barbaro got euthanized...:cry: it's so disappointing. I was so upset when I found out! It's so frustrating. I know that it was a really bad break, but it still makes me really angry that the people didn't give him more of a chance! :mad: He was such a great horse! Please correct me if I'm totally misunderstanding the issue. Thanks
You need to go through this very large thread before you make statements like the one above.

ivy62

Mar. 27, 2007, 10:02 PM

VirginiaBred

Mar. 28, 2007, 07:28 AM

Thanks Alex~

Update 1667: Jeannine Edwards just sent this e-mail following her early morning visit to Al Quoz, Godolphin's (http://godolphin.com/) training center in Dubai:

Hello from Dubai everyone! First, I would like to thank you ALL for the very heartfelt, touching sentiments you expressed on this site after seeing the Dr. Richardson feature on ESPN on Sat. Your comments were so thoughtful. I don't want to name names for fear of accidently leaving someone out, but all of you touched me with your kindness, and I'm sure Dr. R. was even more moved by all of the genuine expressions of compassion, empathy, and admiration. Thank you all so much!

J. Turner

Mar. 28, 2007, 09:07 AM

VirginiaBred

Mar. 28, 2007, 10:22 AM

Yes it is. I put it on here. Go back a page or two.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 29, 2007, 07:05 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1673: Michael Matz is preparing for his second assault on the Florida Derby: Matz in underdog role with Chelokee (http://drf.com/news/article/83583.html), excerpt:

"I would love to go back to the Derby and I'm really looking forward to this race, but if he doesn't make it to the Kentucky Derby there are plenty of other derbies around where we can go with him and do well," said Matz. "There's not a whole lot of pressure on us this time, although to tell the truth, even though we had the favorite last year, Barbaro was just so good he never made you feel any pressure when he ran."

holmes

Mar. 29, 2007, 08:23 AM

Cheloks can win on Saturday he has shown some good performances, so he has it - he just needs to bring his A game.

VirginiaBred

Mar. 29, 2007, 10:14 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1676: I spent this afternoon at Delaware Park taking a quick look at the set up that Sharon has been working on with Christine of Delaware Park. All I can say is I think it is going to be very impressive. Those who have not fully made up their mind whether to attend Barbaro's Birthday celebration at Delaware (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php), I encourage you to come. They are organizing a terrific event for you. At this point we have just over 300 people signed up. We have room for many more.
Matz Has New Derby Shot, but Barbaro Memories Remain (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38221), the article concludes:

Peter Brette, Matz's assistant, compares horses to Barbaro all the time.
"You're constantly surrounded by horses, and every time you ride one you just think of him," said the Englishman who exercised Barbaro and now handles Chelokee in the morning. "Obviously, you are going to compare them forever. When we get babies in, you're going to compare them straightaway."
However, he says Barbaro is the horse of a lifetime. "Twenty four years I've been riding, and he was the best. I can't imagine sitting on something as good as him."
"Right now, I'd love nothing more than for this horse to run well and go back to the Kentucky Derby," Matz said of Chelokee. "Whether I have the same shot as I did last year nobody will know. But we're trying."

Update 1675: Another amazing rescue effort from Fans of Barbaro: 13 at risk foals Topeka Ks. sale barn!!! (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6890)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 30, 2007, 07:39 AM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1677: Jeannine just sent this e-mail from Dubai:

Friday morning was gorgeous here.... the weather has cleared, there was a light breeze, and it wasn't too hot. We went out at 6:15am to get some shots of Collier Hill for my report during the ABC telecast (2:30-4:30pm ET on Sat.) Jockey Dean McKeown was kind enough to stop and pose for us on Collier, although Collier's not too keen on standing still. He looked great galloping on the turf.... he's a 9-year-old with arthritic ankles, but he seemed to travel well. We also saw Invasor, who looks fantastic! I know his trainer, Keiran McLaughlin is extremely happy with his condition right now. He told me the only worry, is not being able to run on Lasix. He said he doesn't really need it, but you never know until they run a taxing race without it whether or not it will be a factor. Lava Man looks super.... it's so cool to see this Cinderella horse all the way over here in Dubai. He has certainly taken his connections on the ride of their lives. What a story he is. Honey Ryder, who's taking on the boys in the Sheema Classic, galloped as good as any horse I've seen out here. Watch out for her!! She took my breath away this morning.
The party last night was breathtaking!!! It was literally in the middle of the desert, in big tents, with pillows to sit on, elaborate buffet stations set up, lots and lots of interesting food, and about 3000 people milling around. We rode camels, held falcons, and watched a fire dancing display before a fantastic fireworks show culminated the evening. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed was there eating, just like the rest of us.
Lo and behold, as I was out walking near the rail just a little while ago (around 8:30am here) I spotted a familiar face, who was looking at me and smiling. It was none other Dr. Richardson! I knew the Jacksons were coming, but didn't know Dr. R. was coming. We hugged and he teased me about "making him look bad on the TV last week..." (referring to the ESPN interview during which he choked up.) I said "Do you know how overwhelming the response to that piece has been?? Do you know how you have endeared yourself to so many with your sentiments in that piece??" He said I was a bully making him cry. Then he said even his wife liked the feature, so it must have been good. We had a nice chat, I introduced him to one of our producers, and he said he was looking for me at the party last night, but with 3000 people milling around, it was kind of hard to find people. Then he said, "But most importantly, how's Jessie doing??" He's more interested in how Jessie's leg is healing than anything. I gave him a status report, she's doing well. He said he will be going to visit Sheikh Mohammed's state of the art Vet Clinic/Hospital here today, and I'm sure we'll see him tomorrow during the races. He seemed relaxed, happy, and said he was blown away by the party last night. It was really good to see him, and I hope he and the Jacksons have a marvelous time here in Dubai.
Hope all is well back in the states! And if any of you are sending notes to Dr. R, be sure to tell him he did NOT look bad in that ESPN feature, quite the contrary, he showed what a remarkably dedicated and compassionate man he is. ( I told him this, but it might sink in better if it comes from some of you guys.)

Pictures from the Arabian Nights party thursday night (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6886.57).
Pictures from Nad Al Sheba friday morning (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6886.62).

Davignport

Mar. 30, 2007, 12:54 PM

Thanks Alex and VB for these updates. It is so nice of Jeannie to send this updates and pictures to us. She truly is a blessing for all of us. I am so happy to hear that Dr. R. and the Jacksons are there also. They all deserve to have a good time and be happy. That piece that Jeannine did on ESPN with Dr. R. brought tears to my eyes all over again. There are just not enough good things to say about this wonderful man and how much he cares...

VirginiaBred

Mar. 30, 2007, 01:15 PM

Its always nice to see Barbaro's caregivers honored (http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070330/NEWS01/703300434/1008), it begins:

The New Bolton Center, the veterinary clinic that treated 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is the recipient of this year's Silver Horseshoe Award, the Kentucky Derby Festival has announced.
The Silver Horseshoe is given annually by the festival to a group or individual for significant contributions or service to the thoroughbred racing industry.

i_luv_horses

Mar. 30, 2007, 04:18 PM

Those statements sound like you are out of the loop..start reading and you may seriously THINK about what you are wrtting about before you do.....read more then what is just here, eventhough it is very complete there are TONS of articles and videos.....

Wow......:eek: I was really misunderstanding the issue..All I knew about it was that he got euthanized. I knew nothing else and didn't know where to look for info. I just read at least 17 pages of this thread and already understand what you guys are saying...Holy smokes...That's a story, even if it is sad! :cry: At least he's in no pain now! I bet he's up in horsey heaven racing Secratariat! :) Thanks, guys, for explaining. I wasn't clued in on this subject at all! :confused: Thanks :)

VirginiaBred

Mar. 31, 2007, 07:24 AM

Today is the Florida Derby ~

The Florida Derby is a major Derby prep, used last year by Barbaro to set himself up for his facile Derby victory. Michael Matz has another contender, Chelokee. Chelokee comes into this race off an allowance win, and while he has no stakes experience, he has looked impressive in his two wins. The Florida Derby includes three of the first four finishers of the Fountain of Youth (NoBiz is going for the Wood Memorial next weekend), Scat Daddy, Stormello (who went back to California and now is back in Florida) and Adore the Gold. Notional also comes in from California. This should be a great race, HRTV will be covering it

I'm EBO

Apr. 1, 2007, 05:58 PM

Yesterday while watching the ABC edition of the Dubai World Cup, the commericial for the Barbaro Foundation was played several times, and it was very well done, I thought.

Of course it made me cry. :sadsmile: And I couldn't help but wonder how B would have done there maybe next year or the year after that........

What might have been, no?

I want to drop Dr. R. an email--NBC?

VirginiaBred

Apr. 1, 2007, 06:09 PM

Yes, that's where I sent mine.
Here's the address:

New Bolton Center:
George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals
New Bolton Center
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

VirginiaBred

Apr. 1, 2007, 06:19 PM

Saddle worn by Barbaro in Derby win being sold for charity
Associated Press
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/01/barbaro.saddle.ap/index.html

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The saddle worn by Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro will be sold at a charity auction in May to raise money for permanently disabled jockeys.
Edgar Prado, who used the red-and-white leather saddle to guide Barbaro to a dominating victory in last year's Derby, also used it while winning the 2002 and 2004 Belmont Stakes.
The saddle will be auctioned off at the Mint Jubilee Gala on May 4, the night before this year's Derby.
"Barbaro was one of the greatest horses to ever run the Derby," Prado said. "I only used the saddle for major races."
Prado was aboard Barbaro during last year's Preakness Stakes when the 3-year-old colt broke down in the front stretch after injuring his right hind leg.
Prado's ability to quickly pull up and calm the horse helped doctors immediately address Barbaro's injuries. Barbaro underwent emergency surgery after the race and spent several months in rehabilitation before being euthanized in January following complications from the injury.
Prado donated the saddle to the Jockeys' Guild and proceeds from the sale of the saddle will go to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, a division of National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities. There are 58 severely injured jockeys receiving vital assistance each month from the fund.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 2, 2007, 07:32 AM

Chelokee on Kentucky Derby bubble after third-place finish
THanks, Alex~

After a third-place finish in the Florida Derby on Saturday, the chances of Chelokee, right, making the Kentucky Derby field are in doubt.

By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If Thoroughbred trainer Michael Matz chose to curse his racing luck, no one would blame him. He had the misfortune to watch Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro take a horrible misstep in the early strides of last year's Preakness Stakes and suffer a catastrophic injury to his right hind leg.
Matz has the good fortune this year to work with another promising 3-year-old in Chelokee. But he had the bad luck Saturday of watching as jockey Ramon Dominguez was forced to check the son of Cherokee Run inside just as he was primed to run down eventual winner Scat Daddy in the $1 million Florida Derby.
"Things happen for a reason," the trainer said wistfully after Dominguez told Matz the best horse did not win.
He will never forget Barbaro or the fact the colt was taken away so swiftly. And he might long lament the Florida Derby outcome, for Chelokee's third-place finish accounts for all $100,000 of his graded stakes earnings. If history is an indication, that will leave him approximately $50,000 shy of qualifying for the Kentucky Derby's 20-horse field.
"I don't think third will be good enough to qualify on the graded earnings," Matz said, adding, "We know we're right on the bubble."
Another trainer would be sorely tempted to squeeze in one more start in a graded-stakes race in order to reach Churchill Downs on May 5. Not Matz.
"If we would put another start in him," he said, "what would we have left for the Derby?"
In testing stakes company for the first time after an allowance victory, Chelokee showed he has too much ability to do anything that might set him back.
"That was a big jump up, and we know he can fit with those horses," Matz said. "I'm pleased with him.
"It's a long year. He's getting better with each start

Kenike

Apr. 3, 2007, 06:44 PM

I've been hoping to see Chelokee in the Derby, but have feared he wouldn't make it. Now I guess we just wait and see if the bubble stays intact, or bursts. Not that I think he'd win, but it would just be good to see him there.

Thanks, again, VB, for continuing to keep us up on all of this and working so hard to do so. And to Alex, et all, for continuing the same.

I may be over at the SHB forum more right now (foaling season, you know), but I still visit here everyday. Lurking and reading, but I'm here.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 4, 2007, 07:43 AM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1702: It looks like Circular Quay is skipping the Wod Memorial this weekend and heading straight to the Derby: Circular Quay: A homebred home run (http://drf.com/news/article/83734.html), excerpt:

Tabor and trainer Todd Pletcher were going to send Circular Quay against Nobiz Like Shobiz in Saturday's Grade 1 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, but on Tuesday night Pletcher said they had decided to skip the Wood and go straight to the Derby.

This is a curious decision, and certainly bucks the trend of needing to run a race within close proximity to the Derby. Much criticism was leveled at Michael Matz last year for having a five week break between Barbaro's final prep and the Derby.

The Illinois Derby serves as another Derby prep this weekend: Derby draws some unusual suspects (http://drf.com/news/article/83724.html).

We are now getting closer to Barbaro Celebration at Delaware Park April 29 (http://www.animalhubbub.com/2007/04/03/barbaro-celebration-at-delaware-park-april-29/). Thanks AOL for the PR.

msj

Apr. 4, 2007, 08:52 AM

Tabor and trainer Todd Pletcher were going to send Circular Quay against Nobiz Like Shobiz in Saturday's Grade 1 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, but on Tuesday night Pletcher said they had decided to skip the Wood and go straight to the Derby.

This is a curious decision, and certainly bucks the trend of needing to run a race within close proximity to the Derby. Much criticism was leveled at Michael Matz last year for having a five week break between Barbaro's final prep and the Derby.

Gee, do you think maybe Todd Pletcher might have learned something from what Michael Matz did last year with Barbaro? :winkgrin:

Sure looks like that to me. :)

VirginiaBred

Apr. 4, 2007, 09:40 AM

Me too! :)And I'll actually go on record as saying Circular Quay is my pick, too!

eggbutt

Apr. 4, 2007, 03:58 PM

Continued thanks to VB & Co for the daily posts! I've become a lurker for the most part now, but certainly want you to know how much I value the "inside" information of the racing world.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 4, 2007, 08:41 PM

Update 1704: Jay Privman confirms that Circular Quay is to skip the Wood Memorial and train up to the Derby. Any Given Saturday is now pointing for the Wood rather than the Blue Grass Stakes (Street Sense's probable next start): Circular Quay going straight to Derby (http://www.drf.com/news/article/83739.html), excerpt:

Pletcher said his "gut reaction" since the Louisiana Derby was that Circular Quay "needed a little more time." By missing the Wood, though, Circular Quay will come into the Derby off an eight-week layoff. Barbaro won the Derby last year off a five-week layoff.
"I know I'm going against what's stated that you can and can't do," Pletcher said, "but giving horses more time generally has worked best for my horses. Watching him train, I thought it would be best to train him up to the Derby, rather than train him up to a big race like the Wood and come back another four weeks later for the Derby."

Kenike

Apr. 6, 2007, 01:19 AM

It sure sounds like MM's methods aren't seen as so crazy now....very interesting.

I'll be watching him closely next month :yes:

I'm EBO

Apr. 6, 2007, 02:01 AM

We got new satellite TV service yesterday, and I'm thrilled to tell you that HRTV is part of our package! Too bad it didn't happen a week earlier, but this isn't bad either!!!

Kenike

Apr. 6, 2007, 03:13 AM

actually, now that I think of it, I think we do get HRTV, but everytime I've looked at it it's only been Western and ag stuff.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 6, 2007, 05:18 PM

Kennett Florist have been busy with easter deliveries: Easter brings new stable of gifts in remembrance of Barbaro (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horseracing/bal-sp.racing06apr06,0,1519140.story?coll=bal-sports-horse), excerpt:

"All those gifts are from Barbaro fans," said Jackson, who owned Barbaro with her husband, Roy. "The florist wanted me to come over, but I just can't. There is too much to do here. But it's amazing. The love of Barbaro's fans just continues on."

ivy62

Apr. 6, 2007, 05:26 PM

VB Thanks again, for now, I too am a lurker but appreciate all your efforts. Do you have the link for the trailer for the Barbaro show on NBC? I think it is on NBC sports....

msj

Apr. 6, 2007, 07:18 PM

Oh VirginiaBred, we all have so much to thank you for keeping this thread going. I know I still go over and light a candle for Barbaro. :)

If the Jackson's do decide to put Barbaro's ashes at a location where visitors can come to pay their respects to the great horse, I'll make sure to make the trip sometime soon. :) But if the Jackson's do decide to place them on Lael Farm, and not want the endless traffic it would entail, I will certainly understand. :)

I know the new guy, Nicantor, has some mightly big shoes to fill. May they fit him well :) and may he go on to produce what Barbaro was destined for but cut down way too early at the beginning of his wonderful career.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 6, 2007, 07:46 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1716: NBC (the network) is putting out a documentary on Barbaro: Barbaro: A Nation's Horse. It will air on NBC at 5 pm April 29. Of course I will try to see if we can get TVs at Delaware Park to cover the documentary. You can see the trailer at NBC Sports: click Top Videos: Exclusive Trailer (http://www.nbcsports.com/index.html). The trailer is very good. You can see the picture of the fox hounds that was the inspiration for the name of Barbaro (and now his full brother Nicanor), clips of interviews with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Richardson, Peter Brette and Michael Matz, who gets very emotional. You can also buy the DVD: Barbaro: A Nation's Horse (http://www.barbarodvd.com/) (with a portion of the proceeds to the Barbaro Fund).

Texarkana

Apr. 6, 2007, 09:26 PM

Wow, that documentary came out really well... or at least the trailer makes it seem like it did. I'll admit my perspective of the whole event is quite skewed from everyone else's, but that trailer even made me come close to getting choked up. Thanks for posting the link, VB.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 7, 2007, 07:45 AM

Thanks, Alex~

A great article on Edgar Prado in Sports Illustrated: The Little Giant: Edgar Prado, who rode the legendary colt Barbaro, is the best rider in the Americas (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_layden/04/05/prado.latino.april/index.html), excerpt:

Horse and rider will be forever linked in racing history, like Secretariat and Ron Turcotte or Seabiscuit and Red Pollard. Yet Prado also embraced the deeper implications of the story. "I was not just a Barbaro lover, I am a horse lover," says Prado. "The best thing that came out of Barbaro's death is that people learned that there are good people in horse racing -- like the Jacksons [Roy and Gretchen, Barbaro's owners] -- who really love horses. They gave Barbaro an opportunity to live, and he showed that he was a champion not only on the track but also off the track."

jennywho

Apr. 8, 2007, 01:14 AM

Saw the trailer today and was in tears. It looks like it's going to be a spectacular show.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 9, 2007, 02:12 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1727: Mrs. Jackson just called to congratulate Hawty Creek. We had a nice long conversation about Hawty and how cool it was that despite being the oldest maiden in Pennsylvania, she is showing she can run! I also spoke to Peter Brette. Round Pond is being evaluated at Keeneland after her third place finish at the weekend. They identified an issue that they need to have thoroughly checked out before determining her future. Peter also noted that Chelokee was training very well. He is still in Florida but will likely ship up to Keeneland in the next week or so. They will train him as if they were going to run him in the Derby, and will see closer to the time if they can get to run.

holmes

Apr. 11, 2007, 08:16 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/BARBARO-HEAD-FELL-OUT-OF-TREE-BARK-from-firewood-log_W0QQitemZ280101939279QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1469QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No commented needed.

Texarkana

Apr. 11, 2007, 09:37 AM

Haha, there was a Barbaro-shaped Cheeto on ebay as well. I think it went for $75! :eek:

VirginiaBred

Apr. 11, 2007, 10:58 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/BARBARO-HEAD-FELL-OUT-OF-TREE-BARK-from-firewood-log_W0QQitemZ280101939279QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1469QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No commented needed.

I'm making one anyway. That was extremely poor taste.

monstrpony

Apr. 11, 2007, 11:10 AM

:rolleyes:

The drawback to being "America's Horse"--some of your "people" are bound to be a bit, umm, strange.

holmes

Apr. 11, 2007, 01:43 PM

:rolleyes:

The drawback to being "America's Horse"--some of your "people" are bound to be a bit, umm, strange.

Some?? I think it is a bit more than some - I would say I a lot.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 12, 2007, 07:09 AM

Horsetalk writes a nice review of BARBARO: the horse who captured America's heart (http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/reviews/barbaro-068.shtml).

msj

Apr. 12, 2007, 11:28 AM

Horsetalk writes a nice review of BARBARO: the horse who captured America's heart (http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/reviews/barbaro-068.shtml).

It really was a nice review. I doubt though that I'll buy any of the Barbaro books as I really think we got the all the good information on this thread as it happened.

Many thanks again to you, VB, and to Alex for keeping us informed.

I still go light a candle everyday for Bobby. I do hope the Jackson's decide soon what to do and where to put Barbaro's ashes. If they decide on a public location, I KNOW I'll make a trip to visit. I should link up with Ivy62 to make the trip as we both are from western NY. :)

ivy62

Apr. 12, 2007, 04:36 PM

msj where are you located? I am going to Ky at the end of the month and was considering stopping at the farm where Barbaro was as a baby but we shall.see where ever the Jacksons decide to spread Barbaro's ashes is almost unimportant, he has touched us in such a way that I feel he is always with me in my heart. We have all become soul mates through Barbaro. I still cry when I watch the videos knowing his greatness will never be known but he has left a legacy and challenge for mankind now bigger then he ever would have been in life.
Godspeed Barbaro and thank you for being who you are......

The Jacksons showed kindness, love and devotion that most racehorse owners seem not to show..They also gave the chance to prove that tragedy can be fixed, sometimes.
VB, Alex and everyone attached to this board I thank you for being here in the hours of need and keeping his memory alive,,,forever I hope!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 12, 2007, 04:50 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1741: I just got of the phone with John Hennegan (First Saturday in May (http://www.thefirstsaturdayinmay.com/index2.html)). We are planning to screen this movie at Delaware Park on April 29 (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php), tentatively at 6:00 pm on the "jumbotron", in the infield. It is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival just prior to Delaware Park, and the tickets for Tribeca are sold out for each screening except Monday April 30 at 4:30 pm.

msj

Apr. 12, 2007, 06:16 PM

hackinaround

Apr. 13, 2007, 09:37 AM

VB: has Barbaro's new little brother arrived, I am a bit behind on things. I know he has a half brother and a yearling full brother? Where they expecting a full sibling again this year

VirginiaBred

Apr. 13, 2007, 04:44 PM

No news of the impending birth.....yet. And it will be another colt so I've read.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 13, 2007, 04:45 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1745: More on Rosie's foaling yesterday from Wendy (comment timestamp: 12:24pm):

Rosie pool final update!! Rosie finally gave birth - official time 3:35pm PDT. ShannonZeena was our winner and her charity of choice is Miracle Horse Rescue. Congrats to Shannon and MHR!!
Rosie's little bay filly with socks on the back legs and a star on her forehead is the cutest thing and worth the wait. The pool raised a final amount of $1,650 and I sent out an email to everyone that made a pick.

Note: Rosie was one of the first horses rescued by Fans of Barbaro.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 13, 2007, 04:54 PM

The Little Giant

Edgar Prado, who rode the legendary colt Barbaro, is the best rider in the Américas

There was the crowning moment for Edgar Prado: recognition of his high standing in a fiercely competitive and dangerous trade. On the night of Jan. 22, at an opulent Beverly Hills hotel, Prado was awarded a 2006 Eclipse Award as the outstanding jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. He was draped in a black tuxedo, and at 5'3" tall, he towered over the ancient sport.
On this occasion Prado, 39, might have dwelled on the long road that -- like many other riders -- he had traveled to success and wealth: from sharing one bedroom with 10 siblings outside his native Lima, Peru, to scratching out a minimal living in South Florida, to winning races in Maryland and Massachusetts before ascending to racing's major leagues. He might have felt validation that night in Beverly Hills, but instead he felt sadness and guilt.
Five weeks after the presentation Prado sat in the jockeys' quarters at Gulfstream Park in Florida, his hair drenched from a weight-reducing session in the hot box, his taut body wrapped in a brown bathrobe. The feelings had not abated. "I didn't win the Eclipse Award," he said. "Barbaro won the Eclipse Award."
This was the paradox for Prado, one that he will feel every time he looks at the Eclipse trophy in his Florida home. He had been very good in 2006, riding horses to nearly $20 million in purses (second in the nation to Garrett Gomez). But it was his relationship with Barbaro that set Prado apart this year. Together they went into the Kentucky Derby unbeaten and won by a commanding 61D 2 lengths, the Derby's widest winning margin in six decades. "Oh, my God, what kind of horse is this?" Prado asked out loud afterward. Triple Crown whispers, already loud, grew much louder.
Two weeks after Kentucky the picture was entirely different. Prado stood fighting back tears on the sandy loam at the Pimlico race track in Maryland after Barbaro had broken down in the first strides of the Preakness Stakes, his right hind leg shattered at the ankle. In the hours and days following the race, veterinarians would praise Prado for expeditiously bringing Barbaro to a stop and trying to calm him, actions that helped give the horse a chance at survival. Barbaro lived eight months after the Preakness, engaging in a courageous fight that touched fans far beyond the horse racing world. Ravaged by laminitis -- the same degenerative hoof condition that caused the death of the great Secretariat in 1989 -- in his three unbroken limbs, Barbaro was euthanized on the morning of Jan. 29.
"I was completely devastated when I heard the news," says Prado. "He could have been one of the greatest horses ever, but he never got the chance to prove it."

For the complete story (well worth reading) please see:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_layden/04/05/prado.latino.april/index.html

VirginiaBred

Apr. 14, 2007, 02:22 PM

Update 1748: Jeannine Edwards sent this report from Keeneland last night:
..............Oh, and we also saw the Jacksons today after Showing Up's race..... his effort was outstanding..... he broke sharply and was pressed near the lead the entire race, only giving way grudgingly right near the wire. It was an impressive performance off of a 5-month layoff. The Jacksons were proud of him. They had gone to see La Ville Rouge, Barbaro's mom, at Mill Ridge Farm.... they said she looks beautiful! And she's ready to pop! Any day now.... they were hoping it would be last night. :) Gretchen gave us a few comments on the "Brothers' Jackson" (Nicanor and the new foal due any minute) for a feature we are putting together for our KY Derby coverage. We will get footage of the new addition as soon as he enters the world! The Jacksons, Joan, one of producers, and I reminisced about how it was a year ago when we all congregated in that very same paddock, and I interviewed them for the first time, asking them about their promising 3-year-olds.... Barbaro and Showing Up. Showing Up won the Lexington Stakes that, and you know the rest of the story. Gretchen said "It's only been a year since we did that here?? It feels like a lifetime ago....." SO MUCH has happened in the last 12 months, it has been a life-altering experience for many. I knew what she meant..... she didn't need to say another word.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 15, 2007, 12:15 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_layden/04/14/derby.prep/index.html

Working through the grief

Ex-Barbaro trainer plots new course sans gifted horse

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Michael Matz seems a little older this year. That description does not denigrate Matz. At 56, he still appears at least a decade younger than his birth certificate claims. His hips and shoulders are impossibly slim, as if time has spared his equestrian's body; his eyes are still a piercing blue. Maybe it's just the subject matter that has aged him.
"Last year was a hard year, no doubt about that,'' says Matz, as he stands in a cool morning sunlight outside his barn at Keeneland Race Course. Last year, in 15 words: Barbaro. Kentucky Derby romp. Preakness breakdown. Life-saving surgery. Worldwide outpouring of support and, ultimately, grief. If you are a reader who needs more explanation, you wouldn't have started viewing this story in the first place.
Between late April and early June, no fewer than three documentaries will premiere (NBC, HBO and an independent production, "The First Saturday in May,'' which premieres this week at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York) that feature the Barbaro saga as either all or part of their content. In each of these, Matz will earnestly -- and honestly -- pour out his heart, effortlessly playing his role: Grieving Trainer.
It has been exhausting, but Matz has the benefit of sincerity. He loved Barbaro and suffered with him. "There was something about him that will never be forgotten,'' says Matz. "His heart, his fight ... whatever it was. The fact that he never gave up. But people saw something in him.''
Here Matz smiles with lips pursed. That's the way he always smiles, as if holding a little something back. "Of course the racing industry is not going to stop and wait for me to get over him,'' Matz says. "The business is going to go on. Life is going to go on.''
In that vein, Matz has a shot at returning to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. He trains a three-year-old named Chelokee, who finished a hard-luck third in the March 31 Florida Derby (Chelokee was checked in traffic at the quarter-pole and re-started). There is little doubt that Chelokee is among the best three-year-olds in training, but the Kentucky Derby is limited to 20 starters; and if more than 20 enter, the field is determined by earnings in graded stakes races. Chelokee, who earned $100,000 for finishing third in the Florida Derby (his only start in a graded stakes race), is very much on the bubble.
"It's a very funny situation,'' says Matz. "I do think this horse has a very good chance to win if he gets in. I really do. But he has to get in.''
Chelokee talk is a respite for Matz, a chance to be just a trainer again. Barbaro's story has thrust Matz into a position that is unlike almost any thoroughbred trainer in history. Yet the experience is not so new for him. Before he was Barbaro's Famous Trainer, he was an Olympic Medalist and before that he was a Plane Crash Hero, having helped three young children escape from a burning wreckage in 1989 in an Iowa cornfield. Most people are defined once in their life. Matz is at three and counting.
"What happened last year is something that happened,'' says Matz. "It's like the plane crash. It's with you for the rest of your life. What you do with it is up to you. What I'm trying to do with Barbaro is think of the good that came with it, the way he inspired people, the way people cared about him.'' (Fate managed to find Matz at every turn in 2006 and include him in the script; Matz-trained Round Pond won the Breeders Cup Distaff at Churchill Downs, but only after two other horses broke down).
On another level, Matz's attachment to Barbaro's memory is more fundamental. He is a trainer. Barbaro was a great horse. That memory is endlessly long, as well. "What can I do?'' asked Matz. "I can't just give up and say I'll never have another good horse again. I will probably never have another one like him, but then again, not many people do.''
Yet he works most viscerally in an industry of hope. "Every year, the two-year-olds come in, and you say to yourself, 'Is this the one?''' says Matz. "You do your best and you hope one of them develops.''
Chelokee has developed, albeit late. An offspring of the swift Cherokee Run, Chelokee didn't break his maiden until last October and didn't win again until taking a seven-furlong allowance race on the undercard of the March 3 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Four weeks later, he might have been the best horse on the track in the Florida Derby, if not for traffic problems.
His bubble status underscores a weakness in the Derby's graded-stakes tiebreaker. Money earnings are not always analogous to the quality of a horse's performances. Others have suggested that a point system would be more equitable and such a system would also have its flaws; but it is worth exploring. If Chelokee wants in, he should be in.
Of course for Matz, the present and past are seldom far apart. This week, Barbaro's owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, came to Kentucky and watched their four-year-old, Showing Up, finish second in the Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland. They also went with Matz to Mill Ridge Farm to see Barbaro's full brother, the recently named yearling, Nicanor (from the same fouxhouns painting that gave Barbaro his name), and Barbaro's dam, in foal with another full brother.
"The brother looks very nice,'' says Matz. And here came the slight smile again, this time with the scent of hope in the air.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 15, 2007, 04:17 PM

Barbaro Documentary Airs April 29 On NBC

http://racehorsemagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=140&A=4796

One week before this year's Run for the Roses, NBC Sports will present a one-hour documentary on Barbaro, who took last year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) in dramatic fashion. "Barbaro: A Nation's Horse" will air Sunday, April 29, at 5 p.m. ET.

A special trailer for the program premieres Friday, April 6, on NBCSports.com.

Barbaro captured the hearts of racing fans, animal lovers, and the masses with his stirring Derby win, subsequent breakdown in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), and then his battle for life before succumbing to the broken leg and laminitis he suffered. The documentary focuses on Barbaro's will to live, and also examines his legacy and impact on the future of horse racing. It includes interviews with Barbaro's owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson; his trainer Michael Matz; assistant trainer Peter Brette; and Dr. Dean Richardson, his surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.

The show is produced by Emmy Award winner Rob Hyland, with Dick Ebersol serving as executive producer.

DVDs of "Barbaro: A Nation's Horse" will be sold on ExclusivelyEquine.com, with portions of the proceeds benefiting the Barbaro Fund at the New Bolton Center. The fund was created to help in the future care of animals.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 15, 2007, 06:27 PM

Yes, and I posted the link. Thank you (however) for checking!!!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 15, 2007, 06:28 PM

Thanks, Alex~
Update 1760: Some pictures of Nicanor and La Ville Rouge: Barbaro's Family (http://www.millridge.com/barbaro.asp)

VirginiaBred

Apr. 18, 2007, 11:50 AM

Thanks ALex~
The Fundraiser to be held at Delaware Park from 7 - 10 pm, which is being planned for the night before the April 29 celebration (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php), will benefit the Laminitis Fund (http://www.vet.upenn.edu/giving/fight_laminitis/) at New Bolton Center and Thoroughbred Charities of America (http://www.thoroughbredcharities.org/). For anyone interested in attending or donating an item, please e-mail Jennifer Duffy (jenduffy@comcast.net) (jenduffy@comcast.net).

tradewind

Apr. 18, 2007, 11:59 AM

thanks for all the continued updates..It is a very nice thing for you to do.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 19, 2007, 09:11 AM

Thanks Alex~
Finally I was at Delaware Park yesterday finalizing some of the plans developed by Sharon and her team for the events next weekend. We now have capacity for 550 to attend, so we have more room for late comers wishing to sign up. Other details will be added to the Barbaro Celebration (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2007/03/barbaro_birthda.php) page. For the fundraiser the night before about 180 people have noted they will attend, again, the more the merrier. I had a conversation with Thoroughbred Charities of America (http://www.thoroughbredcharities.org/), all proceeds can go to them, and they will then forward half to the New Bolton for their Laminitis Fund. Everyone who buys something can then write a cheque to TCA and will get a receipt for tax purposes. Lots of details are now starting to fall into place.

VirginiaBred

Apr. 19, 2007, 07:41 PM

Barbaro's Birthday
Keep his spirit alive

Barbaro, the most famous racehorse in recent history, never lost a race in his short career. Although a tragic accident kept this courageous colt from reaching his full potential, he captured the heart and soul of America and the world with his unmitigated spirit and will to live.
Purchase a Barbaro print from Fine Print Collection and you'll be helping to keep Barbaro's spirit alive through the Thoroughbred Charities of America. We have three beautiful prints available: Barbaro and The Unbeaten Barbaro, both by artist John Fawcett, and Barbaro: Kentucky Derby, by artist Christine George.
Celebrate Barbaro's birthday (April 29) by purchasing one of these beautiful portraits for yourself or your favorite Barbaro fan. By doing so you'll help the TCA in their mission "To provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers by supporting retirement, rescue and research and by helping the people who work with them."

FINEPRINTS.COM

VirginiaBred

Apr. 20, 2007, 11:03 AM

Thanks Alex~

Mrs. Jackson left a message at 7:15 am this morning. She had just received a fax: Barbaro's baby brother was born at 2:08 am this morning weighing in at 148 pounds. All appears well at this early stage.

clint

Apr. 20, 2007, 11:32 AM

O my goodness, that is a big baby. Big congratulations to the Jacksons, and thanks for posting that birth announcement. :)

msj

Apr. 20, 2007, 12:55 PM

O my goodness, that is a big baby. Big congratulations to the Jacksons, and thanks for posting that birth announcement. :)

Ditto, big baby, but what color is he???? Another striking bay?

VirginiaBred

Apr. 20, 2007, 04:19 PM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1782: I just spoke to Mike Jensen, he was just leaving Mill Ridge Farm after seeing La Ville Rouge and her new son. He was excited to see them being turned out and seeing Barbaro's little brother outside!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 22, 2007, 06:03 AM

Much of the news this morning is on Barbaro's newest full sibling, born yesterday morning at Mill Ridge Farm (http://www.millridge.com/barbaro.asp). There's a picture of the new colt here (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/sports_breaking/20070420_Barbaros_little_brother_is_born.html) and some more detail about La Ville Rouge's other foals here (http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2007/April/20/Full-brother-to-Barbaro-born-at-Mill-Ridge-Farm.aspx).

VirginiaBred

Apr. 22, 2007, 06:12 AM

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2007/April/20/Full-brother-to-Barbaro-born-at-Mill-Ridge-Farm.aspx

Includes a beautiful picture of LA VILLE ROUGE

VirginiaBred

Apr. 22, 2007, 01:35 PM

Speaking of Chelokee, there's a good article on Chelokee and Michael Matz in the Inquirer today (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070422_Barbaros_trainer_steering_Chelokee.html) -- here's hoping he makes it into the field.

msj

Apr. 22, 2007, 02:19 PM

VB, thanks for the updates. They are great and you are fantastic for keeping this thread going for those of us that don't take the time to dig out more stories about Barbaro and the others.:) :) :)

That foal is as handsome as can be - and how straight his front legs are for just being a few hrs old! No bowing over a barrel at all. Mom, La Ville Rouge, sure is a beauty. It easy to see how Barbaro got his looks! Nicanor has almost the same star that Barbaro did but he also has the stripe down and over his nostrils. I'll be anxious to see him shed out and cleaned up. Hm, speaking of cleaned up, it's time to go see if I can find a couple of horses under their current layer of mud! :eek:

VirginiaBred

Apr. 22, 2007, 06:48 PM

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070422_Barbaros_trainer_steering_Chelokee.html

A nice article about Michael Matz and Chelokee.

Kenike

Apr. 22, 2007, 11:57 PM

wow, you can really see the resemblance in that picture of La Ville Rouge! I can also see the similarities and resemblance in both of Bobby's little brothers. I am anxious to see Nicanor and the new one mature....even if they never make it to the track. They're still something special. :yes:

I am also hoping Chelokee makes it to the Derby, though I regret that I don't expect him to win. It would just be really nice to see him get there.

I echo that thanks, VB. You have been tireless in this, and though many of us don't post that often anymore, I'm among those who check in daily. My respect to you!!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 24, 2007, 07:45 AM

Thanks Alex~
Update 1793: Barbaro's legacy: A better life for horses (http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070423/SPORTS09/70423046) is now online; it covers just about every angle of the Barbaro Effect, from efforts to end slaughter to funding for laminitis research and everything in between. FOBs and TWR are mentioned specifically thanks to Alex, so have a read and enjoy the spotlight!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 24, 2007, 01:04 PM

Thank you Alex~

There will be a special winner's circle tribute to the Jacksons at this year's Kentucky Derby, between the 6th and 7th races. Barbaro's Derby victory will be replayed on the Churchill Downs screens and they will be presented with a check for the Barbaro Memorial Fund (http://www.ntra.com/ridingwithbarbaro/).

sporthorsefilly

Apr. 24, 2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks VB and Alex. I am choking up with tears already.

I find it so hard to read anything about Barbaro. I still wish, well we all do.

Kenike

Apr. 24, 2007, 04:39 PM

wow....do you think they'll televise the presentation?

Laurierace

Apr. 24, 2007, 04:50 PM

I have a question about Sunday at Delaware. Is there something official going on that we have to be there at a certain time/sign up for etc or is it just a pay your respects type event? Anyone have any specific details?

VirginiaBred

Apr. 24, 2007, 05:27 PM

The Delaware Park weekend schedule includes:

Saturday evening, 7 - 10pm gathering now at Delaware Park.
Location is New Castle Room, third floor, Delaware Park grandstand.
This will be a meet and greet, so light snacks (subs, chilly, nachos and cheese and crackers) and a fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit:
Laminitis Fund at New Bolton (http://www.vet.upenn.edu/giving/fight_laminitis/)
Thoroughbred Charities of America (http://www.thoroughbredcharities.org/)
Nick Martinez will unveil his new painting, a portrait depicting 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. The title of the painting is "Fearless Vision" inspired by Barbaro's fearless fighting spirit. and our vision of hope to create a better understanding of Laminitis through further research. The original oil will be donated to The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center for "The Laminitis Fund" On behalf of the University of Pennsylvania. Director of Development at New Bolton Center, Jane Simone will be present accepting the painting.
In addition Nick Martinez will be releasing the sale of the limited edition prints, of "Fearless Vision" at Delaware Park. A percent of all profit from the sale of the prints will be donated to The Laminitis Fund. Within the glare of Barbaro's eye in the painting is a surprise which will have meaning to all thoroughbred horse-racing lovers!
We hope more than 200 people will attend. Thus far about 180 have noted their attendance. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Jennifer Duffy (jenduffy@comcast.net) (jenduffy@comcast.net). A $25 fee will be charged to cover the food and bar tender. It will be a cash bar. Dress casual.
We will list items for auction shortly but have many items from FOBs. There will also be racing memorabilia donated by a variety of racing personalities. Jerry Bailey has provided a set of his racing boots, signed, which he wore on many stakes wins including Cigar's.
All winning bids will be tax deductible.
Sunday morning
Not yet planned, but there will be an open house at Fair Hill. It will be at 9 am, Alex will be hosting. E-mail Sharon if you would like to attend. We just need to be able to estimate how many would be interested in such an event. Coffee and danish will be served.
Sunday Noon, Delaware Park in the grove.
Ticket to attend this event is $35, please e-mail Sharon if you plan to attend. The ticket covers food (BBQ) and drink (beer, wine and soda).
Tentative Agenda:
Noon: It begins
12:55 pm: Welcoming Remarks and Vigil, Alex
2:30 - 3:30 pm (specific time not yet determined): Formal remarks (various) and
2:30 - 3:30 pm (specific time not yet determined): Fans of Barbaro race
5:00 - 6:00 pm: NBC Documentary
6:30 pm: First Saturday in May
As of April 19, about 450 FOBs have signed up, we have room for 550.
We will also have access to a TV monitor and will show Barbaro video which will include his maiden victory at Delaware Park.
Media coverage will include ESPN, Wilmington News Journal, AP, NTRA, Philadelphia Inquirer, Thoroughbred Times etc.
Sharon Clark will have 3 wristbands available for sale, benefiting the Barbaro Fund (this is one of the three and the original (http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/09/barbaro_wristba.php)).
We will also be the first track to have available the RidingWithBarbaro (http://www.ntra.com/ridingwithbarbaro/) wristbands.
We will have Barbaro hats available from Horsehats.com (http://horsehats.com/Barbaro.html), both the limited edition and the regular hats.
Leonard Lusky will be in attendance doing a book signing: Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0970963947?ie=UTF8&tag=marketiandeco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0970963947)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=marketiandeco-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0970963947
Nick Martinez will be displaying his Barbaro artwork (http://www.nickmartinezart.com/).
Mike Rea is coming (http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=6319).

Laurierace

Apr. 24, 2007, 09:21 PM

Thank you for the details. If I do attend I would be bringing my 11 year old daughter, I don't know if I want to spend $35 for her as well. I hope to see you all there if we do make it.

ivy62

Apr. 24, 2007, 09:30 PM

I wish I could go but will be in KY for Rolex! The first time I would rather be somewhere else.....I will be there in spirit for our boy! Happy B'day Bobby!

CANTERSoIL

Apr. 25, 2007, 06:38 AM

[QUOTE=FalseImpression;2178355][QUOTE=Sannois;2178112]Someone mentioned a Beanie baby Barbaro. I had not heard about that. anyone know where to find one?

We did get Barbaro Beanies donated for an eBay fundraiser. I had originally planned on listing them last week, ran out of time, and was going to do it this evening - until I heard the news. While it may not be the most financially sound decision right now, it just seems extremely tacky to list them right away. We'll list them, and in the near future, but just now is not the time. :cry:

We've now listed these beanies on eBay for anyone who might be interested. We could really use a bidding war right now, we are in the homestretch before our next big fundraiser and things are getting very tight financially. More detailed info is posted here:

http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=94913

VirginiaBred

Apr. 25, 2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks Alex~
There's some press coverage of the Barbaro Celebration in the Philly papers today (http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20070425_DelPark_to_celebrate_memory_of_Barbaro.ht ml;); some of the recent improvements to Delaware Park that will be on display opening weekend are covered here (http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070425/SPORTS/704250409/1002/SPORTS). There are still no official dropouts from the Derby field so far and Chelokee's current chances of getting in are explained a bit more here (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070425_On_Derby_Bubble.html). The only thing we know for certain about the Derby at this point is that the menu for the Queen has been drawn up (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38581), although I think they are making a mistake by leaving out Derby Pie (http://www.derbypie.com/). There are more details on her visit to Kentucky here (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17728208/) - she will likely pay a visit to Lane's End Farm (http://www.lanesend.com/stallions/index.html) as she is good friends with owner Will Farish (who some of my friends met at a deli in Kentucky last week - they were impressed because he seemed to know everyone's name, from the regulars to the staff).

VirginiaBred

Apr. 25, 2007, 01:44 PM

Here is a bit more press coverage about the Barbaro documentary (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38596).

VirginiaBred

Apr. 25, 2007, 06:20 PM

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders (https://www.kta-ktob.com/index.cfm) have announced that Barbaro is their 2006 Horse of the Year; (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38598) Bernardini was awarded the top 3-year-old title, but I'm sure all here find this honor for Barbaro long overdue - congrats to all!

Kenike

Apr. 26, 2007, 03:09 AM

oh, yes, it IS long overdue!!

CanterSoIl, I'll get in on the bidding war....but it looks like your beanies are doing quite well!!

VirginiaBred

Apr. 26, 2007, 03:06 PM

Thank you Alex~
I just watched the NBC documentary: Barbaro A Nation's Horse (http://www.barbarodvd.com/). I can only say good things about it, as I wiped tears away on more than one occasion. It is done with taste and dignity, while you hear from many people we have come to know over the last several months on this site (including Rachel at Kennett Florists). Mrs. Jackson was very enthusiastic about the documentary, and I can see why. I will look forward to everyone's reaction to it on sunday. We will be showing it at Delaware Park as part of our day of celebrations. You can also purchase a copy of the DVD from the link above.

I spoke to Mrs. Jackson this morning. She had just visited Barbaro's new baby brother and really loved what she saw, including the similarities she could see with Barbaro (both looks and mannerisms). Mrs. Jackson thinks he may be the largest of the foals at Mill Ridge Farm this year. She also noted that Michael and Peter had both been to visit him. There will be video of him in the near future as many media have visited, ESPN has footage of him when he was only 2 (days old)!