So glad to hear those ‘boringly comfortable’ updates! Thanks for passing them along! 
Boring is WONderful!!!
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Sunday Morning ~
The update today will be later today, as Sunday is a day off.
Update 1091: A lovely morning this morning at Fair Hill. I went in a little late (7 am), rode a couple on the track, and then grazed Hawty Creek. Very peaceful. As I was grazing Hawty Michael Matz was spreading grass seed close to his barn. Likely one of the last things to be done as they begin to wrap everything up at Fair Hill and head south. Michael only has a few horses left here, and I assume many of those ran yesterday. He will close up his barns early next week and head south. He did mention to me he was going to visit Barbaro this morning.
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1092: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (saturday night). I just received a call from Mr. and Mrs. Jackson’s daughter who was on “visit duty” while the Jackson’s are in California for Showing Up’s race. Michael was also visiting at the same time, and Barbaro got to go outside to graze.
update, sunday, 12:15 pm, november 26
Thanks, Alex.
Cool beans! Go Bobby!
Update 1094: Showing Up bolted up! Perhaps he made a move a little too soon, switched back off at the quarter pole for a few strides, then fired up again and went by them. By far the best! What a weekend for Barclay Tagg, and congratulations to the Jacksons!
Update 1093: Unfortunately Brother Derek had to scratch out of today’s Hollywood Derby: Brother Derek Scratched Due to Colic Attack. Sounds like just unfortunate timing, but nothing too serious. Linnie posted in the comments (timestamp: 9:53 pm) an experience at Calder races yesterday with other Fans of Barbaro.
Wonder if racing is popular in Japan, check this photograph from yesterday’s Japan Cup. About 115,000 were in attendance to watch Deep Impact’s win.
Thanks, Alex.
Thanks, VB for continuing to bring us this from Tims page! Its appreciated!
Go Barbaro!
Candles are low again. I just lit a few and the numbers were all over the map.
Let’s keep the fires burning Team Barbaro!
Monday Morning ~
The Barbaro update will be after training hours again this morning.
We also have pictures: “Showing Up” wins the Hollywood Derby.
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1097: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). Mrs. Jackson just called, and she had just visited. Of course I had to congratulate her on their wonderful victory yesterday! They took the “red eye” back last night.
update 12:10 pm, monday, november 27
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1098: I just spoke to Peter, who visited Barbaro after work today. He was upbeat. He groomed him etc. I am guessing this will be Peter’s last visit before he heads to Florida, which is as soon as they get the remaining horses loaded onto the horse van tomorrow morning.
Thanks very much Alex!
Tuesday Morning ~
Update 1100: Another great article, this one documenting Barbaro’s journey: Barbaro: America’s Horse Continues to Beat the Odds Six Months Later. It includes the following excerpt:
Regardless of whether Barbaro is able to recover sufficiently to cover a mare and produce colts and fillies, his sad injury has brought about some remarkably positive events. Through Alex Brown’s postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley’s website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt’s fans check in each day hoping to read of any change, positive or negative, in his condition. They maintain a lively comment board and refer to themselves as “Friends of Barbaro”–FOBs. This band of fervent animal lovers has become a force to reckon with as far as mobilizing the public and elected officials regarding animal-friendly issues such as recent anti-horse slaughter legislation. And the horrific and highly-publicized injuries of Barbaro and dozens of other thoroughbreds recently have led track owners to consider using new, improved materials such as Polytrack.
Keep up the good work “Fans” of Barbaro!
Jeannette received a Call from Harry J. Aleo–Lost in the Fog.
The Barbaro update will again be after training hours.
Thanks, Alex!
THANK YOU VB!!
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Dr Richardson declined, saying Barbaro had nothing to wear and had no intention of remaining manogamous
ROTFLMAOTISTC!
Update 1102: Mrs. Jackson just called. Barbaro remains comfortable. Mrs. Jackson had just visited. He was laying down as she was leaving. Of course she brought him his cut grass.
There will be an update today from New Bolton.
Thanks, Alex.
Alie, from Kennett Florist left this upbeat comment (timestamp: 5:36 pm):
Hello All
What a beautiful day here in Kennett Square. I just returned from NBC. They were very busy. Lots of people coming in and out. The mood was extremely up. I was greeted by happy faces & even a couple hugs. Mrs. Jackson was visiting & had her bag of grass, for the boss horse. She is just a wonderful lady. I talked to Dr Sweeney we decided where the Christmas tree is going to go, in the lobby. Have a great day.
God Bless
We Believe!!!
Alie
NO SPLINT ANYMORE!!!
Update 1106: As noticed by a few people in the comments, the New Bolton release notes only a light cotton bandage supporting Barbaro’s right hind leg (makes no mention of splints). When I visited Barbaro I also noticed this. I decided not to mention it at the time, I thought I would wait for New Bolton to make this information available.
Update 1105: The New Bolton update for Barbaro: Barbaro steadily improving
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on November 6, according to his medical team. “Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery. "He is only wearing a very light cotton bandage on that leg and both walks and stands well on it." Barbaro’s lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital following his accident at the Preakness on May 20. “Radiographs of his fractured lower limb were taken yesterday and look excellent,” said Dr. Richardson.
Barbaro’s left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve. “The left hind foot is improving gradually and has a long way to go although his comfort on that foot remains surprisingly good,” said Dr. Richardson. “Barbaro’s attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside to graze each day if the weather permits.”
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, December 12, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
Update 1104: For Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, would you vote for Barbaro or Dr. Richardson ? Both appear to have compelling cases. December 4 we will know.
Sounds like good news to me!
Thanks VB!
WOOHOOO!!!
Fantastic news!
