Wonderful report!! As terribly sad as the news is for Foggy and his humans, this does make it a bit better. Candles have been lit and jingles continue!
Update 678: Another moving tribute to Lost in the Fog: Lost in the Fog: A Champion Remembered, posted in the comments by Alex Fleming (timestamp: 6:38pm). When looking at this tribute you realize how much better the Fog was against his competition. To win sprint races with the ease he won sprint races is exceptional!
Barbaro Livingston also e-mailed me that she has updated her Lost in the Fog Gallery.
Update 679: Rachel from Kennett Florist left this comment (timestamp 7:08pm):
Hello to All,
Just got back from NBC. We brought a big ole basket for the donor horses as well as lots of goodies for Barbaro, and a few snacks for the staff. The donor horse “Mom” was VERY appreciative as always. You all are wonderful.
Word is that Edgar had been to visit Barbaro and was able to get outside with him. A very happy day for both I’m sure.
WE BELIEVE!!!
Rachel at Kennett Florist
And now for a more uplifting video clip on the Fog, during his racing career: Happier Times - Good Memory. Its an interview with Russell Baze, outside the Fog’s stall the day before one of his big races. Very cool. Russell did give us an interview when it was first announced the Fog had cancer, coincidentally when Russell had just ridden seven winners from seven mounts.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL UPDATES. I’VE NOT HAD A CHANCE BUT TO CHECK IN VERY QUICKLY AS MY MOM IS TERMINALLY ILL AND DOES NOT HAVE LONG TO LIVE. I GREATLY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING OF BARBARO’S CONTINUED PROGRESS – A WONDERFUL MIRACLE INDEED EVEN AT THIS POINT. THANKS AGAIN AND AS SOON AS I CAN, I’LL LIGHT MORE CANDLES!
We need to be lighting candles for your Mom, Equine Connection. Prayers to her, and to you…
Update 680: Just spoke to Peter, who visited Barbaro today at lunchtime. He gave him a grooming, and all was well. Peter confirmed Edgar Prado did visit Barbaro today, this morning. Dr. Richardson brought Barbaro outside while Edgar was visiting. This is the fourth time Edgar has visited Barbaro, and again, it appears he did this without any fuss. Very cool.
Thank you, Alex.
VB thank you again for all the updates. I was deeply saddened by the passing of LITF but his owners tried everything offered and did not give up and knew when the time was right… It is amazing that Barabro continues to progress can’t wait to see new pictures of him… Any news on the cast coming off yet?
Wednesday Morning~
Update 682: Another comfortable night for Barbaro last night (tuesday night). I saw Michael Matz on the track after I pulled up on Chappy, my second set. He had literally just heard from Dr. Richardson. Michael let me know that Barbaro went out twice yesterday to graze! I also saw Kathy Anderson this morning who visited Barbaro yesterday. She too expressed satisfaction. She also noted that there may be photographs of Edgar’s visit which I will of course try to follow up on later this morning. So basically, Barbaro had a slew of visitors yesterday and he remains comfortable.
updated wednesday 7:25am
Update 681: It has been four months since the Preakness, as noted by Barbaro’s supporters in New Zealand: Four months on - Barbaro doing well. They also note Edgar’s fourth visit!
I did want to return our attention back a little bit to current racing news: Countdown to the Cup: All Eyes on JC Gold Cup. The Jockey Club Gold Cup, October 8, will be our next big race to follow (although it is the Super Derby this weekend, featuring Lawyer Ron, so no doubt we will also take a quick look at that one too). The Jockey Club will be Bernardini’s first race against older horses, and he is scheduled to meet Invasor. A race of great interest. Bernardini worked on monday in 1:02 2/5ths at Belmont. I think this was his second work since the Travers.
Also on the work tab recently was Giacomo. He worked on sunday, 3/4s in 1:14 (and possibly change). I asked Steve Willard (his exercise rider) about the move, and he said he did it easily (I have never worked a horse that far, in that time, and can say he / she did it easily!) Anyway , it seems Giacomo is pointed to The Goodwood, which runs the same day, different coast, as the Jockey Club.
The article also has a piece on Bernardini contending for Horse of the Year with the idea that Barbaro could still get the three year old honours. Steve, I like your thinking!
Thanks to Alex & Tim.
Thank you for the wonderful Bobby updates VB! I really needed that shot in the arm after this horrible week with the news of Foggy. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your tireless support in posting these updates for all of us!
Update 683: The remainder of my morning went well. I broke a horse out of the gate to get his gate card (need approval by the gate crew before a horse first starts). I also took Chesapeake City Slew to the gate, Tim was with me, on Grandma. We walked / jogged out, this is probably their fourth time to the gate. I took a 2yo Waquoit colt to the gate, he galloped out, so it seemed like a very busy gate day today. We have a cool gate crew, and as a rider you have to really trust those you are working with when working in and around the gate. It is also a beautiful morning here at Fair Hill.
The IN HONOR OF BARBARO RESCUE CHALLENGE continues with a fourth challenge, another $500 matching challenge. Amazing, they have raised over $7,000 in less than a week thanks to your collective generosity!
Thank you Alex.
From Alex/Tim~
Update 685: Pictures from Edgar Prado’s visit yesterday are now available on Penn’s site. Very nice.
Update 684: I just spoke to Mrs. Jackson, the main purpose of the call was to discuss the state of anti-slaughter legislation and acquire some contact information. Of course I had to ask how Barbaro was during her visit today, and he remains comfortable!
Update 686: This site is featured in the USA Today blog: Barbaro update: ‘Excellent week’, very nice.
I think one of our readers, Julie, is visiting Lost in the Fog’s team tomorrow. I wanted to provide links to the articles I had not yet highlighted of the Fog:
Lost in the Fog euthanized: Eclipse Award winner loses battle with cancer, probably the best article, with good quotes from both his trainer Greg Gilchrist and his owner, Mr. Aleo.
Champion Ocala-bred race horse euthanized, this article is a great perspective from his breeder, Susan Seper.
Former owners recall impressive presence of Lost in the Fog, this article covers the perspective from the Florida Farm where the Fog was broken as a yearling.
Per Alex:
Update 687: I just spoke to Peter Brette, who had heard from Michael, who visited Barbaro this afternoon. All remains well!
Alie, from Kennett Florist left this comment from her visit (timestamp: 8:39 pm):
Hi All
NBC was in good spirts today. I delivered treats for Bobby & staff. Of course carotts. The weather is nice today. So I am sure Barbaro must have loved his time outdoors. Have a great night. God Bless.
We Believe!!!
Alie
KF
Brand New Barbaro Picture from Edgar’s Visit!!!
Thanks to Alex~
Update 688: Ed Fountaine, racing writer for the New York Post, did a quick interview with Edgar today about his visit with Barbaro yesterday. It will be in the New York Post tomorrow. Ed gave me a quick run down of the interview. It was Edgar’s fourth visit. Compared to his previous visit in July, Edgar said that Barbaro looked brighter, had gained weight, and was walking around as if nothing had happened. New Bolton sent me one of their pictures from the visit, taken by Kathy Freeborn. It is of course our featured photograph.
http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/gallery/images/Picture-5631.php
Wow! What an incredible photo!
You can see that guy’s spirit!
He is looking right at us!
Thanks for making my day!
What a lovely photo! 
I keep up to date with Barbaro’s progress via the horsetalk site but also pop on here from time to time to catch up on the finer details. What fabulous support this wonderful horse is getting. I too cannot wait for the day that we see Barbaro minus his cast
OMG, what a sweet face!!!
Nice pic! Is the wrap around his neck for an IV? Also does he still use a sling?
They love that horse!!! Both of them look as if they’re looking at their first born.
Poor guy, so skinny, but I guess that’s good for his feet.
Thursday Morning~
Update690: Another comfortable night for Barbaro last night (wednesday). Just saw Michael Matz on the track for my second set with Chappy. He had heard from Dr. Richardson.
It is a beautiful morning this morning here in Fair Hill…if not a little chilly. For my first set, as I was coming back from the track, there were three deer on the horse path. As they moved away from me, they were silouetted by the rising sun. Another beautiful view as I hung on to my neck strap. I’m now walking back to the barn on Chappy, about to get on Chesapeake City Slew.
updated thursday 7:20am
Update 689: The Tribute to Barbaro Contest is now ready for voting. Given the limitations of polling on the discussion board Wendy has had to be creative with the voting process: TRIBUTE TO BARBARO CONTEST. Thank you to all those who participated in the contest, and to those of you who vote.
Here is another tribute to Lost in the Fog. It includes each of his winning races, and clips of interviews with his connections. I love the call for his maiden win: “Lost in the Fog, remember his name, its a very impressive debut …” This Daily Racing Form article: Fog was one of their own includes quotes from two fellow trainers at Golden Gate Field, and what it meant to have the Fog in their presence.
On the racing front, it seems the Dylan Thomas is coming over the pond for the Jockey Club to take on Bernardini and Invasor: Irish Derby Winner Dylan Thomas to Run in JC Gold Cup. This is shaping into an excellent race. Brother Derek has also put in a strong work: Brother Derek on Track With Bullet Work, and it looks like he will be pointing to the Goodwood, taking on Giacomo, on the same day as the Jockey Club.
Thank you Alex.
