Barbaro
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Introduction
Barbaro, born April 29 2003, was undefeated in the six starts he completed. He broke his maiden at Delaware Park, won the Laurel Futurity, the Tropical Park Derby, Holy Bull Stakes, the Florida Derby and then the Kentucky Derby. Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby by six and a half lengths, the largest winning margin since Assault. Barbaro's career was cut short by his Preakness accident. Barbaro spent eight months in New Bolton Center and on January 29, 2007, succumbed to Laminitis.
Barbaro was owned by Roy and Gretchen Jackson (Roy Jackson and Gretchen Jackson), trained by Michael Matz and ridden by Edgar Prado and Jose Caraballo. Peter Brette, Michael Matz' assistant, rode Barbaro in his training and all his works. Eduardo Hernandez was Barbaro's groom for his 2006 campaign.
Barbaro has inspired Fans of Barbaro to promote his legacy.
Breeding
Barbaro was by Dynaformer, out of La Ville Rouge (above), who is by Carson City. Barbaro has two full siblings, a foal (pictured June 12) and a yearling (named Nicanor, above when he was a foal). He also has two half-brothers, Man in Havana a three year old old by Quiet American, and five year old, Holy Ground (by Saint Ballado) who is retired from racing and at stud in Florida (Holy Ground).
Barbaro's little brothers progressing Article in DRF about Barbaro's two little full brothers.
Video
Barbaro info page with video links to Barbaro's races prior to Kentucky Derby
Barbaro clip #1 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #2 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #3 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #4 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #5 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #6 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Barbaro clip #7 from Hennegan Brothers documentary
Video at Penn:
Penn Video of Barbaro walking without cast: December 20
Barbaro grazing video (UPenn).
Highlighted Updates from TWR
Update 14: Kathy Anderson, first 24 hours
Update 52: US Soldiers Honour Wounded Hero
Update 348: Interview with Tom Albertrani
Update 361: Interview with Dan Hendricks
Update 367: Interview with Jose Caraballo
Update 435: Jeannine Edwards interviews the Jacksons
Update 647: Interview with Ramon Dominguez
Update 713: Interview with Edgar Prado
Update 775: Interview with Mrs. Jackson
Update 1080: My first visit with Barbaro
Update 1156: My second visit with Barbaro
Update 1159: My third visit with Barbaro
Update 1202: My fourth visit with Barbaro
Update 1228: My fifth visit with Barbaro
Update 1234: My sixth visit to see Barbaro (Christmas Day)
Update 1241: My seventh visit to see Barbaro
Update 1253: My eighth visit to see Barbaro
Books
The author, Glenye Cain, covered Barbaro for The Daily Racing Form. She sent me her book after I had had a few conversations with her about Barbaro, a horse she adopted (indirectly) off the racetrack that had at one time been trained by Graham Motion, and horse related issues such as horse-slaughter. As someone closely involved in racing I enjoyed the book as it shed light on aspects of our industry in which I was less familiar (breeding / auctions etc). I do think, however, the book best serves those first learning about the thoroughbred industry and wanting to get a solid base of knowledge from which to then build. Anyway, I understand the book got decent reviews when it was first published, and I would be excited if someone read it because I wrote about it. It is excellent.
Barbaro: America's Horse, by Shelley Mickle
Although targeted to kids (and they will love it) it is great for adults too. Really gives a sense of Barbaro's personality. The book also includes a baby picture of Barbaro.
Kentucky Derby 132 Review: Featuring Barbaro, Editor Leonard Lusky
A lovely photographic essay of Barbaro's triumph. A little Kentucky Derby history added, but this is all about Barbaro!
Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart, Sean Clancy
I think this is a must read for any FOB. Sean is a great writer and tells the story of Barbaro while interweaving it with background stories of Team Barbaro. The book also includes many photographs.
1st ANNIVERSARY OF BARBARO'S PASSING January 29, 2008
A year later, Barbaro's legacy still strong - Derby winner's death spurs fundraising efforts to save other horses The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware 2/2/08, by Jack Ireland
Alex guest on "At The Races" with Steve Byk Radio broadcast with a Barbaro Tribute, also includes Julie from Churchill Downs discussing the Jackson's decision to memorialize Barbaro at Churchill. Aired 1/29/08
Barbaro to be interred at Churchill Downs Includes the announcment of Barbaro's yearling brother's name, Lentenor! TB Times 1/29/08
REMEMBERING BARBARO Kentucky Derby Winner Changed Thousands of Lives
It's Post Time - Barbaro Remembered By Jon White, "What COULD have been..."
