Update 932: Just spoke to Peter, who visited Barbaro earlier today. Barbaro was actually sleeping when Peter visited, so he left him alone. All was well.
update, sunday october 29, 8:00 pm
Thanks, Alex!
Sorry I’ve been non-existant in posting on the thread lately … I’ve been checking in on him @ least once a day, sorry I haven’t posted … Glad to hear the big boy is still doing well … I pray for him every day 
Monday Morning~
Update 933: Again, today’s Barbaro update will be likely to come late this morning
Ditto to CSS Sporthorses. I check in a lot (when I can get on) but haven’t posted. Still thinking warm thoughts for Barbaro :yes:
Update 934: No update yet this morning for Barbaro. Well its almost like someone turned on the lights this morning. First set it was bright, which was nice (although first set will now be pushed to 6 am rather than 6:30 am starting tomorrow). Thanks, Alex!
Update 935: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). Alex recently spoke to Peter who had heard from Michael. Peter is planning to visit later today so perhaps another update later.
Glad to hear the big guy is doing well. Always happy to hear that.
I wish I could say the same for my kitty. 
I think kitty (Joey) is like Lost In The Fog. He’s full of cancer (pretty much confirmed thru ultrasound and X-Rays) but still not showing he’s really sick. His abdomen bloats full of fluid which we’ve drained twice now, with 500 ml and 600 ml respectively, and eats very little, but still acts pretty normal. He’s dropped several pounds too. I’ve started him an appetite stimulant in hopes that it helps and taken him to the vet’s for IV fluids. As long as he’s still comfortable and bright-eyed, I’ll keep him going. Gotta call a friend though to come dig a small hole under the big pine out front so he can RIP with the other cat’s and dogs there when the time comes. :sadsmile:
I had to put one of my kitties to sleep Thursday, msj. Same situation.
So sorry for your kitty.
Update 938: Just spoke to Peter (6 pm) and he visited Barbaro today. He took Barbaro out for a pick of grass, groomed him and changed his bandages. An upbeat report.
Excellent! Thanks Alex!
Upbeat is ALWAYS good!
Very sorry about your kitty as well VB. 
Tuesday Morning~
Update 939: Again, this morning’s Barbaro update will be much later, due to Michael Matz being in Keeneland preparing Round Pond for the Breeders’ Cup.
Update could be as late as later this afternoon.
Thanks, Alex!
Sorry about your kitten, VB. It’s silly that we love them so much. My animals are like my children…
Thank you for your faithfulness with Barbaro updates. We couldn’t do this without you.
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Sorry about the kitties, VB and msj. Lola, LaToya and Smarty J. Cat send their condolences, too.
Happy to hear BB is still winning.
Happy Halloween.
I’ve been checking in each day. So glad that all is still well and ‘‘upbeat’’
Ditto :D. The morning just isn’t complete without a Bobby update. Thanks VB (and the Barbaro team for being so open with us)!
Update 948: Peter did call, did visit Barbaro and Barbaro remains well. Peter took him out for a pick of grass, groomed him and changed his bandages. Another upbeat report.
Update 947: It looks like no update tonight for Barbaro, likely due to Halloween (Peter is probably tricking and treating).
A nice AP story: Matz Back at Scene of Barbaro’s Triumph that includes the following excerpts:
One moment, Matz’s voice breaks and tears well in his blue eyes as he talks about Barbaro, whose career ended with a devastating misstep in the Preakness. The Derby winner was supposed to be taking on Bernardini in the $5 million Classic on Saturday, with Horse of the Year honors at stake.
The next, Matz is composed and focused on saddling 4-year-old filly Round Pond in the $2 million Distaff.
“It’s nice to be back having such fond memories from before,” Matz said Tuesday, ducking inside the barn to escape rain drops. “I just hope we have the same results.”
and
Barbaro will reunite his human handlers – Matz, the Jacksons, Richardson and jockey Edgar Prado – on Wednesday night when they’re honored at the National Turf Writers Association awards dinner.
The Jacksons plan to attend, then return home and watch the Breeders’ Cup on television.
“Coming back, it’ll bring nothing but warm, good happy feelings,” Gretchen Jackson said. “Once you’ve won an important race at a track, you feel like that track is always a part of your life.”
Thanks, Tim/Alex.
Wednesday Morning~
Update 949: Again the Barbaro update will likely be late this morning.
Holy Ground, half brother to Barbaro, retired
and
Barbaro’s younger half brother
both mentioned in this article:
Nice story here in The Bloodhorse with some great news!!!
Remarkable Barbaro
Update 951: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (tuesday night). Alex just spoke to Peter who had heard from Michael.
Given the pending Breeders’ Cup there seems to be an uptick in the media coverage of Barbaro. This one is excellent: Remarkable Barbaro still beating the odds. A must read, here is a small excerpt:
Earlier in his career, Prado had ridden regularly at Pimlico. As at most racetracks, everyone gets to know everyone, and Prado knew Dreyfuss.
“He was saying to me, ‘Doctor, please save him. Do what you can, please save him,’” Dreyfuss recalled.
