Update 556: Spoke to Michael Matz this morning, he said that Dr. Richardson reported Barbaro had an ok night last night (monday night). I got the update from Michael as I was coming off the woodchip track from my second set. For my first set, I took a two-year-old to the woodchip track for his first time and he was leaping so high in the air he would have made a Lippanzaner jealous.
Michael Matz viewed the performance and afterwards asked if I was ok and I said “as long as I have my neck strap, I’m fine!”.
updated tuesday 7:20am
What wonderful news about Bobby. He just keeps fighting and getting stronger. More hugs, prayers and jingles coming his way. Thanks Alex for all you do to provide us Barbaromaniacs with our daily dose of good news. You are an angel to all of us…
Ok night??? Man, we must be getting too comfortable with the miracle-in-progress to read ‘ok night’ and not wonder what’s not perfect. Or at least I am!
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Ok night??? Man, we must be getting too comfortable with the miracle-in-progress to read ‘ok night’ and not wonder what’s not perfect. Or at least I am![/QUOTE]
Me too. I’ve spent all morning wondering “What the heck does ‘okay’ mean?” and hoping we get another update soon!
Yup! I’m in AGONY! OK, you NBC folks, no more donuts until you shape up! Don’t get cutesy with our reports. We are on a very thin thread here. You could give one of us a heart attack!
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Yup, me too, I read “OK Night” and was like whhhaaat? Just OK???
More details, we need more details.:yes: :yes:
Update 557: Another Fog article: Peaceful days and hope for Lost in the Fog, which include the following excerpts:
“If so, we’re on the right track,” Gilchrist said. “His last two days have been his best in two weeks.”
and
“I wanted to take him back for the quality of life thing, but I also decided I’m just not going to give up on this horse,” Gilchrist said after Lost in the Fog had walked around his barn’s shedrow and had a bath. “Right now, I’m standing right in front of him and if you didn’t know the situation, you wouldn’t even know anything was wrong with him. He’s a pretty happy horse right now, enjoying life pretty good. That doesn’t mean he’s cured; he’s still a very sick animal. But we’re doing all we can to get him well.”
We will have a Fog vigil, wednesday evening, 7 PM. Whereever you are, whatever you are doing, spare some thoughts for Lost in the Fog. He will have an exam thursday to determine his progress.
I asked Graham Motion this morning how his horses are after this weekend’s races at Saratoga. He said they all came back well. He has had seven winners at Saratoga so far for the meet, so not a bad meet.
Go Bobby Go!!! What great news!!!
Yay!! Go Bobby Go!!
And maybe a little brightening light for Fog. :sadsmile:
Update 560: Just spoke to Kathy Anderson who visited Barbaro this afternoon. She reported Barbaro looked comfortable. Michael had also just left as Kathy was arriving.
For those of you interested in the anti slaughter campaign, a group is forming and becoming quite active, you can learn more on discussion boards: HR 503 Phone Campaign. They are seeking support for a phone campaign. The vote is coming very soon (september 7).
Update 559: Ali, from Kennett Florist just left this comment (timestamp 8:41pm):
HELLO ALL
I returned from NBC about hour & half ago. I’ve been tiring to post ever since. Everyone I was in contact with, seemed up.
Very much excited about the NBC (UPENN) BARBARO FUND. Since Friday another $4196.00 has been donated in honor of Dr Richardson’s birthday. That’s big news.
I can’t wait to hear what tomorrow is, since it’s really Dr R’s birthday. It was very busy they had a lot of appointments coming in. I was told things are good. Nothing gave me any impression of a problem. We delivered big cookies for every one at the main center. And of course carrots & horse treats for Bobby.
Next week NBC is having a big meeting with all staff not just the main building. They have never had anything serviced at this meeting. We are (KF) going to do coffee, tea, cream, sugar, cups. This will be for all 300 people. It’s going to be an early morning for us.
We have a lunch in the works for next week. Not much else, for next week. This week is covered, except a basket for sat. If no one calls for it, we will use fund money.
WE BELIEVE!!!
Alie
Amazing generosity!
Update 558: Just spoke to Barclay (Tagg) to catch up with Funny Cide and Showing Up.
Funny Cide is targeted to run in the Woodward this weekend at Saratoga. He galloped a mile and a half today, which is his usual gallop in between breezes when he is training. Barclay said he likes to breeze him every six days, and he is scheduled for his final breeze tomorrow. Unfortunately the weather may not fully cooperate so the breeze is still up in the air, and if he does not breeze tomorrow he may breeze the next day, a shorter distance (these are typical issues a trainer faces coming up to a race). Either way, he will run. Funny Cide is training well and all is good.
Showing Up’s next start looks like the Man of War at Belmont on September 9. That is their current preference, if not, they will look at the Sky Classic at Woodbine on September 24. Their goal is to prepare him for the Breeders Cup with one race beforehand.
Wednesday Morning~
Update 561: It seems to be becoming conventional wisdom now that this year’s crop of three year olds is very strong. Those leading the crop include Barbaro, Bernadini, Showing Up, Discreet Cat and Henny Hughes, and that list does not include Jazil who won his last start: The Belmont! Anyway, the following are a couple of articles that highlight the leaders.
The first article: Current class of three-year-olds judged excellent. The article begins:
The 2006 class of three-year-old thoroughbreds can now be rated as excellent. Bernardini’s runaway victory in the Travers Stakes puts him at the top of his generation among active three- year-olds.
Imagine what type of rivalry there could have been if Barbaro had not suffered his career ending injury in the Preakness Stakes. Bernardini and Barbaro may have reminded racing fans of Affirmed and Alydar.
The second article: Rail Chatter takes a look at the “buzz” behind Discreet Cat. It does however also discuss Barclay Tagg, who is having a good Saratoga meet, excerpt:
My buddy Barclay Tagg is having a great meet at the Spa. He’s been winning at about a 30 percent clip. He’s taken a couple of stakes races already, and he has Funny Cide in the Woodward this Saturday. Kenny Mayne is the one, I think, who said about Barclay during the Triple Crown run of Funny Cide three years ago, “Here comes Barclay Tagg for an interview with as much anticipation as a man going to an IRS audit.”
Yet Barclay has entered the psyche of the nation, as I saw on Saturday in a very unusual way. I went past a group with a baby in a seat. The mother was making it laugh - as parents do - by doing the old peek-a-boo thing. But instead of saying “Ah, boo!” she was saying, “Ah, Barclay. Barclay , Barclay!” The baby was laughing heartily. What can you say? Barc, you da man!
In the spring a leading contender for three year old honours was Brother Derek, he has been rested since his consecutive fourths in the Derby and the Preakness, he will be back for the second half of his three year old campaign on saturday: ‘Derek’ back and not forgotten. The following is an excerpt:
The exploits of Barbaro, Bernardini, Discreet Cat, Henny Hughes, and Showing Up have provided ample evidence that this crop of 3-year-olds is truly special. Brother Derek was at or near the top of that list earlier this year. With plenty of time to recover from the rigors of the first two legs of the Triple Crown, and with a series of strong works at Del Mar in the past month, Brother Derek appears set to launch his comeback on Saturday in the $100,000 El Cajon Stakes.
“We had a lot of fun with the Derby, the whole thing,” Hendricks said at his barn. "It was fun to be part of the Kentucky Derby, which is the biggest race in the world.
“Cecil and I,” Hendricks said, referring to owner Cecil Peacock, “tried to take it in and enjoy it, and not get caught up in the win-at-all-costs mentality, because that’s devastating if you get beat. Now, it’s on to Phase 2.”
Thank you Tim!
Thanks, Alex~
Update 562: Just spoke to Michael Matz who said he hasn’t heard anything yet this morning (wednesday). I wanted to make sure nobody worried that there is no early update today. Possibly I will get one closer to 9am during my short break time.
It’s a cooler, rainy morning which actually makes it a pleasure to ride. The woodchip track at Fair Hill handles the rain well and thus the rain does not overly disrupt our training. And of course, we can always take the horses out back now that the rain has taken the sting out of the ground. For my third set, I’m about to get on Randy’s Bullet and take him up Goat House Hill.
Finally, I’d like to thank those that contributed to my gift basket on Saturday and Michael said that there is another gift waiting for me in his tackroom this morning.
Thanks, Alex:
Update 563: Michael Matz just let me know Bobby had a comfortable night last night (tuesday night). Passed him on my way to the gate on my fourth set. On the third set, Randy’s Bullet and I saw plenty of deer going up Goat House Hill out back.
updated 8:05am
“another comfortable night”
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Oh, Goodie!!! We’re back to the same old boring report.
:lol: :lol: :eek: :eek: :yes: :yes: :eek: :eek: :lol: :lol:
Yee Ha! I love boredom!!! Bring it on!
Super news…fires lit on the candle website for B and LITF.
Great news!!
Could someone please post the link to buy the bracelets? I’ve searched about 20 (of the 107 pages!!) and haven’t found it. Probably need to be a bit more productive here at work.
My neighbor ordered the magnets for our trucks and I said I would handle the bracelets.
Go Bobby!!
Thanks,
SD
Update 654: Just spoke to Barclay Tagg. He did not breeze Funny Cide today, apparently the track was not suitable, they have had A LOT of rain in Saratoga. Funny Cide did a gallop today. They may give him a short breeze tomorrow, if the track is great, otherwise he will gallop into the Woodward on saturday. Barclay also noted Stormy Kiss came out of her race on sunday (third Ballerina) in good shape. I will catch up with Barclay again tomorrow.
Annie (Michael Matz exercise rider) rode Round Pond today, her first outing since her race on sunday (Molly Pitcher at Monmouth). She had a nice quiet trip outback (although Annie did mention a few deer) and does appear to have come out of her race well from the weekend.
Thanks, Alex!
There are several bracelets in circulation. Here is one of the site addresses:
http://www.believeinbarbaro.com/
This bracelet may have received approval from the Jackson’s, but I can’t find that anywhere. It is not listed on the bracelet site.
There is another bracelet in the works, in the colors of blue and green (the Lael Stables colors) with approval from the Jacksons, Barbaro’s owners. I have asked for an update on where this bracelets stands in production, approval, etc. and am waiting for a reply.
Thanks Alex:
Update 655: Jeannine Edwards just e-mailed me the following for their telecast on saturday.
We are televising the Woodward and Forego Handicaps on Sat, 4:30pm, espn2. Right now we are planning a Funny Cide feature, a look back at Forego (who won the Woodward 1974-77), an interview with Nick Zito (he has Commentator in the Forego and Sun King in the Woodward), a possible interview with Eugene Melnyk who owns Flower Alley, a tribute to the horsemen who died in the Lexington plane crash (one of whom was the breeder of Flower Alley), and of course, an update on Barbaro and most likely Lost In The Fog. This is our last show until Sept 30 when we will begin our “Countdown to the Cup” series before the Breeders’ Cup. Those shows, (3 total, on Sept 30, Oct 7, and Oct 14) will be 2 hours long and will take place at Santa Anita, Belmont, and Keeneland. Each show will also have a cut-in from another track hosting big races on that day. These shows will highlight all the major horses in their final preps for the Breeders’ Cup… they should be very exciting!!
Thanks, VB. I heard something about the blue and green bracelets, but I haven’t been able to find anything on them, either.
Still walking on air about Bobby’s pastern joint! He’s making huge strides, but I’m still jingling 
