OH NO! How sad.
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Tuesday morning:
The favorite will likely be Bernadini, the easy winner of the Jim Dandy. he is trained by Tom Albatrani who provided us a nice interview on Barbaro. [/QUOTE]
Tears are streaming down my face after reading the interview with Tom and the comments about the ‘real’ horsemen, and the fact that Alcor didn’t make it. 
Off to light some candles for Bobby and Foggy.
Thanks, Alex:
Update 505: Jeannine Edwards just texted me, she is currently taping wire 2 wire, which is scheduled for ESPN2 at 2 pm today. There is going to be coverage on Barbaro and Lost in the Fog.
Down to 1027 candles when I lit more…
Update 507: New Bolton’s latest Barbaro update: Barbaro remains a happy, comfortable horse:
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remains comfortable according to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital . “Barbaro is doing well on both hind limbs,” said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “Because of this, we do not plan to change his right hind cast in the next two weeks.”
The colt’s left hind foot has laminitis, but Barbaro seems comfortable with that foot as well. “He needs to continue to improve over the next few months before we will have a better idea about his long term comfort.” said Dr. Richardson. “Barbaro’s appetite and his attitude right now are phenomenal; he attacks his feed and when he goes out to graze, he acts like he thinks he could train.”
Doctors remain cautious about Barbaro’s prognosis because, according to Dr. Richardson, there is no assurance that he will surmount all of his medical problems. “Right now, he is a surprisingly happy horse,” he said. “He is gaining weight and has had his pain medications reduced without any effect on his well being. His strength and overall appearance have been improving since he became well enough to be walked outside each day.”
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered at the Preakness on May 20.
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, August 29 unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
Also, the Cartoon Caption Contest ends tomorrow at 2 pm eastern. Some great entries so far.
Thank you Tim/Alex:
Update 508: A quick update from Kennett Florist:
I just returned from NBC. Bobby is doing well. But mood is a little subdued. Has you might expect after the sad new of Alcor. As always NBC loves the treats. Bobby got a nice basket of baby carrots with green tops, His favorite.
We would like to thank team Barbaro for all the support to Bobby, NBC, and us. You all are truly amazing people. We love you.
We Believe!
God Bless Barbaro & all of you.
Here is a photo album put together for Mike Rea and everyone supporting him. Mike is continuing his recovery: Hair Trim Today.
A nice article in the Thoroubred Times Jockey Baze recalls the rush of riding Lost in the Fog. It includes the following excerpt:
“He made my job real easy, he had tons of speed, but he wasn’t real crazy about it,” said Baze, who was aboard Lost in the Fog for 13 of his 14 career starts. “If someone wanted to go out there and go faster, he’d relax and sit off of him. Just a very nice, easy horse to ride.”
I am still amazed that the day Lost in the Fog was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the same day Russell Baze rode seven winners taking his streak to nine winners, he had time to give us an interview on The Fog (update 481).
Update 510: Saint Liam, who was horse of the year last year, had to be euthanized today: Horse of the Year Saint Liam Dead.
Update 509: Just spoke to Peter Brette, who had heard from Michael Matz. Barbaro had another good day.
If you want more insight into my morning exploits (i.e. want to see some of Fair Hill), check this Fair Hill clip, provided to us by HRTV. I am even in it a couple of times! Thanks Tina for sending this over. Tina, who works for HRTV, put this together. Tina used to gallop at Fair Hill, for Dr. Fisher and John Kimmel.
There are to many emotions here to deal with. We cry tears of happiness for Barbaro but the sadness of Lost in the fog and Now Saint Liam! All illness and accidents here all have different causes. It is so hard to say good bye…
We must think always of that wonderful place with the rainbow bridge were they can run free and be wild without getting hurt and abused in any way…
They are always in our thoughts…
VB as always thank you for all the reports it is awesome that this has kepted going for 3 months!!! Barbaro wishes he knew he had so many fans!
Gotta go light more candles and keep jingling!!!
I don’t understand…
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Update 510: Saint Liam, who was horse of the year last year, had to be euthanized today: Horse of the Year Saint Liam Dead.
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How did he break his leg while being lead to a paddock ?
Candles dangerously low!!!
1001.
We need to all add at least five a piece!!!
I just lit about 15 candles. 
Thanks for the updates!
Wednesday Morning, thanks Alex:
Update 512: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (tuesday night). Just saw Michael Matz coming on to the track for my third set. Michael did mention that Dean Richardson had said Barbaro will be on TV this morning. I think he said 7:30am on PBS.
Another beautiful morning in Fair Hill. I am currently jogging around on Chappy as I talk…holding on to the neck strap with my left hand!
updated 7:05am
Update 511: Bernadini worked on tuesday (Albertrani looks to a big weekend) in preparation for the Travis, going 5/8ths in 1:02.12. This will be the last of three works he has had since his facile win in the Jim Dandy. Excerpt:
With exercise rider Simon Harris aboard, Bernardini went in fractions of 13.08 seconds, 25.91, 38.00, and 50.12 seconds and galloped out six furlongs in 1:14.36. He pulled up seven furlongs in 1:28.39. It was his third and final move in between his nine-length Jim Dandy score and the Travers.
“It looked like he worked really good this morning, looked like he was just galloping down the lane,’” said Albertrani, who moved the work up from Wednesday to beat potential wet weather.
This appears to be a nice easy work, where he quickened slightly in the final quarter. I assume it was designed just to keep him ready for saturday. He will probably just do a couple of routine gallops in the meantime.
The Bloodhorse also noted the work: Trainer Albertrani Has Bull’s-Eye on Back and includes information on the likely field:
Expected to challenge Bernardini in the Travers is Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) winner Bluegrass Cat, Minister’s Bid, Doctor Pleasure, High Cotton, and Hesanoldsalt.
“I think post position will play a little bit of importance in this race,” Albertrani said. “I would rather be on the outside of High Cotton and Bluegrass Cat. We’re just going to run our race and whatever happens is going to happen.”
I think (not certain) the post position draw is today.
Here is a little more on poor St. Liam from the Daily Racing Form: Saint Liam dies after freak fall, excerpt:
“Apparently he was just goofing off, and he fell,” Bramlage said. “Horses’ legs are made to go front-to-back very efficiently, but they don’t go side-to-side very well. Somehow he got his leg underneath him and just so happened to land on top of the leg.”
Bramlage said the horse arrived at the hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The decision to euthanize the horse was made approximately 45 minutes later after Saint Liam’s broken leg was radiographed.
“On the X-rays you could see that there wasn’t anyplace at all where you could put any screws to stabilize the leg,” Bramlage said. “There were no options to stabilize it or put it in a cast.”
Bramlage also said that the fracture had broken the skin, and that “infection was an issue.”
Thoroughbred Times: Saint Liam euthanized because of leg fracture and Bloodhorse: Horse of the Year Saint Liam Dead.
There was a nice update and interview with Dr. R. who was grazing Barbaro at the time on CBS’s morning show around 7:30 a.m. Hope everyone saw it!
What an emotional roller coaster this week…many candles lit for all.
Update 513: Here is the CBS video: Barbaro’s recovery update. The video footage was filmed yesterday, tuesday. This is a must see!
After watching the video, all I can say is WOW - Go Bobby Go. Prayers and jingles continue for Bobby and Lost in the Fog.
RIP Alcor.
Thank you, VirginiaBred.
How fun was that to see! Bobby is so vibrant and gets around pretty well. He looks to be so happy to be outside!
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Go Bobby Go! Candles are lit and chains are jingling for you big boy!:sadsmile:
WOW!
Good for Barbaro - so good to see after all of the bad news with Lost In The Fog and St. Liam. Barbaro is really booking along there on his walks - amazing! It’s such a long road to recovery, will keep praying for him as his injuries heal. He is truly an amazing horse!
Hello, I’m a long time reader but a brand new poster - I love the COTH forum and have gained invaluable information here from some truly wonderful people. I wanted my first post to be a cheer for Barbaro, his “team”, and VB for the super timely continuing updates. Along with the rest of you I’ve rejoiced about the good days and cried over the bad ones. Right now all seems right - the latest video of Bobby out grazing with Dr. Richardson is just awesome. They both look so happy. I watched several times - just couldn’t get enough of it! :yes:
I light candles daily for Bobby, and now as well for poor Lost in the Fog and Saint Liam.
Again, I think the COTH family is the best! :yes:
Welcome to COTH, and most importantly, to Team Barbaro!!! :yes:
