Barbaro Update: 657
Updates are now here
Update 3890: The end of an era: Last Seattle Slew horse in training retired.
Update 3889: An update from Penny at timwoolleyracing.com:
Update 164: What great weather we have been having! This morning was cool and the horses seemed to be enjoying some fresh air. Vicar's Tune ran at Laurel on Saturday and finished second by a neck. He just got nipped at the wire but ran a bang up race. What a cool horse. Gator Nation has returned from Colonial Downs and is as happy as ever. Simon Hobson took very good care of him in Virginia. Gator now lives in the end stall and loves to check out what's going on outside the barn. Beth (takes care of horses on other side of barn for Tim) tried to get Tim to move him to her side but Tim wouldn't budge. I stopped briefly this morning to give Gator a hug and he is just such a personality.
Who's Happy should be running this weekend at Pennsylvania day at the races (Philadelphia Park). She is doing great. Her little sister had her first piece of work on Saturday going an eighth and seems to have the same temperment her sisters have.
Sweet Ginger Brown has somehow figured out how to rip her stall matt. They are so thick I'm not sure what she did to rip it but we have now given her several toys to play with. Ginger doesn't look like a baby anymore. She has grown very tall and seems to have loads of confidence. She will race soon and I hope her confidence carrys over!
Mrs. MVP continues to train well and seems to be settling in here just fine. What a pretty girl she is.
Veiled Reference is still causing loads of trouble at feed time. She sure loves to eat. I stopped this morning to give Rajasthan a pat and a hug but he really wanted to play. He is all boy and knows how to show you. I stepped accross the isle to a more willing participant (Gator). Paris Night is training well and Robbie loves her. She is as gorgeous as ever.
We have several new horses in the barn now and I will try to get the trainer to spend a little time putting a few stats together that I can share with you. Luke continues to enjoy his days living at the farm with Timmy and Whip. He may ship in to school a few babies for a day or two.
Update 3888: A pleasant morning at Woodbine this morning. I had eight sets, five before the break and three after the break. Two of those after the break went to the gate to school. All went nicely and the weather is gorgeous. I also rode the pony "Charlie" after we were done. Much fun. This afternoon we are paddock schooling five horses in the second race, I will be going back to help out. I am now in the Jake Howard Center, on the backside at Woodbine, typing away and hanging out with the chaplain, Shawn!
Update 3887: A few internet accessibility issues yesterday afternoon. Hopefully all will be well today!
Spent a lovely lunch with Shelley from the Canadian Horse Defense Coalition yesterday then spent the evening enjoying racing at Woodbine along with good book.
The OTTB of the week winner, Carson City Kid's owner, has asked that the winnings be split between The Friends of Ferdinand and The Exceller Fund as they were both instrumental in saving Carson City Kid.
Jess Jackson has proposed Big Brown and Curlin meet this fall: Jackson: Meet Us in the Gold Cup Instead
Which was subsequently turned down by IEAH: Ball Back in Iavarone's Court: No Thanks
Please keep calling and writing both DC and your local offices.
For Canadians: Canadian Horse Defense Coalition Call to Action.
Good morning everyone
Good morning Barbaro.
Posted by: Paul at August 14, 2008 11:18 AM