Barbaro Updates: 91
updates are now here.
Update 758: Just spoke to Peter Brette (6 pm). As far as he is aware, all remains well with Barbaro. He did note Michael was on his way over to see him after the races at Delaware (they had a second in the stake).
I also spoke briefly with Steve Willard, Giacomo's exercise rider. Giacomo breezed yesterday, his final work coming up to the Goodwood on saturday (Lava Man Ready to Glow in Goodwood BC). Steve said Giacomo worked well (although Art, another exercise rider actually rode Giacomo in the work). Today he had a day off (usual after a work) and looks good, eating well. Tomorrow he will jog either a mile or two miles, and be back to galloping on wednesday. I'll catch up with Steve again then.
Much discussion here and on the discussion boards has centered around horse slaughter and rescue issues. MSNBC's week in pictures features a very poignant image of a horse that survived a crash in MO, the horses were in transit for slaughter (image is slide 12).
Update 757: A few interesting posts in the comments today.
The first, from Eddie Kilroy, timestamp: 11:30 am:
Let me introduce myself. I do the morning show On XM satellte Radio channell 13, or 811 if you ahve Direct TV. I haven't posted before but reall look forward to the updates on the "Big Guy". Dee Mullins was kind to post my horse "Chief" when he was in PN. Tim Parente did a tie back with super success. And thanks to Staci Hancock for arranging through Gretchen for my wife and I to meet Barbaro. That was a special moment. I trust we all have the dedication to reach out to our respective Senators to shut down the slaughter houses.
The second, from Cate Kane, timestamp 4:22 pm:
On Saturday, four friends and I visited Fair Hill.I feel like I have spent time in another world - what a great place! It was awesome to see and feel so much horsepower assembled in Tim's barn. The horses themselves are magnificent. It was fun to see those who were formerly just names to me. Luke is my special! Alex didn't lose a minute, going back and forth from his riding to spending time showing us the highlights.What most impacted me was being close enough to the track to hear the hooves strike and the horses breathe. The perfect end to the day came when we drove to NBC to find no obstacles to our entering the lobby area to view the many tributes to Barbaro.
And finally, from Janice Palmer, timestamp 5:56 pm:
hi bobby and family, this is my first time typing.
I read this site everyday and pray for Bobby.
I met Barbaro in Kentucky two weeks before the Derby. There is a vibe he exudes and you know you are standing next to greatness! I wished him luck, told him I knew he would win the Derby and then petted him. Just as I was having my picture taken with him, he bit me on the arm.
SURPRISE!!!!!
It is the day I will always remember.
Glad to be aboard. I love him!
Keep up your miraculous fight, Bobby!
Posted by: Jan of Wor.
Update 756: I just spoke to Mrs. Jackson, who visited Barbaro this morning. She said Barbaro remains comfortable. His status is unchanged, a good thing. When I called her I interrupted her working on the anti-slaughter issues that have become so important to all of us who are following Barbaro's recovery. Not surprisingly I tried to get off the phone pretty quickly.
Update 755: Another report from a visit to the Lost in the Fog tribute.
Over the weekend I updated the FAQ. Keep the questions coming.
Update 754: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). I saw Michael Matz on our third set. He had heard from Dr. Richardson. It is another beautiful morning this morning at Fair Hill. A little crisp, but a lovely clear sky for the sunrise. The morning for me thus far has been uneventful, but a guy did fall off right in front of me as I was pulling up after my first set. He managed to keep a hold of his horse, which was a good thing, she was a filly, I was on a colt, it could have been ugly. All seemed ok from the fall.
update, 8:15 am, monday morning october 2
Update 753: The Barbaro update this morning will again be sometime after 8 am. Just a quick FYI. We had some very exciting racing yesterday. Here's a review of the Belmont race: Discreet Cat Wins Jerome Under Wraps (OK, so this race was not exciting, but it did include one exciting horse). The review does include the following:
"We'll keep our options open for the Breeders' Cup or Cigar Mile," bin Suroor added. "This horse has the class to run in big group I races. Everything we've asked, he's done so easily. That gives us a lot of confidence for the future. We'll probably give it 10 days, and then decide with Sheikh Mohammed (bin Rashid al Maktoum)."
So perhaps there is a small chance of seeing Discreet Cat in the Breeders' Cup.
The racing from Longchamp was terrific, Sue McMullen provided us a great review (update 751). Here are a couple of other reviews: Rail Link Gives Fabre Seventh Arc Victory and LINK DERAILS ARC RIVALS.
Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Will look forward to Bobby's update this morning, thanks Alex! :) Hope that you had a good day and night, Bobby, and get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather today!
Posted by: Ruth Ann at October 2, 2006 11:00 AM