Saturday~
Thanks, Alex~
Edgar Prado is at Aqueduct today … this might mean something: ‘ROMAN’ TRUE TRIPLE THREAT ?
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i still check in here everyday, twice a day.[/QUOTE]
Yep, so do I and I go light a candle or two still for Bobby! 
I’m sure he’s galloping his heart out!
VB, many thanks again for keeping this thread going with all the tributes and praises etc. for Barbaro, the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, Michael Matz, Edgar and Peter.
My Barbaro beanie baby just came in the mail today…
VB, I still check twice a day.
Another lovely Barbaro tribute from a Fan of Barbaro: And it is All Barbaro.
It is really hard to adjust to, not seeing the updates I had become so used to reading about how he was doing.
Boy is it hard. 
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It is really hard to adjust to, not seeing the updates I had become so used to reading about how he was doing.
Boy is it hard. [/QUOTE]
You can say that again! Maybe, oh, about a dozen times…
yesterday I turned on my computer and no one wrote anything and I felt very empty and lonely…The Barabro group is a great group of people and compassionate too…Hope everyone is doing okay…
Thanks VB (aka Randee) nice to know your name…for keeping us together
Over time Bobby will fade from my daily, in fact hourly thoughts! But his spirit will live in us all forever. I love knowing I am not alone in my grief! I have trouble with missing his story and his fight!:sadsmile:
For now I still cry but I hope in the future to look at his picture and smile. :sadsmile: Even now Bobby’s perky little face can make me smile, right before the tears well up!:sadsmile:
Thanks keeping us posted on all things Barbaro!
Update 1472: Another amazing rescue effort by the Fans of Barbaro: URGENT! LCC Foal Rescue!!!.
Thanks Alex.
Thanks Alex~
Michael Matz’s Chelokee was third in an allowance race at Gulfstream. He was well placed throughout the race, but it was a wicked fast race for a mile allowance race. I am guessing he will come on well for this test.
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Another lovely Barbaro tribute from a Fan of Barbaro: And it is All Barbaro.
It is really hard to adjust to, not seeing the updates I had become so used to reading about how he was doing.
Boy is it hard. [/QUOTE]
VB, I can only imagine what it’s like for you…it’s hard enough for the rest of us!!
Sadly, I’ve tried to view the tribute, but apparently "
The shared project you are trying to view has been deleted by the author and is no longer available. "
Too bad! I wanted to see it!!
And we’ll just have to see what Lawerance The Roman can & does do!
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My second book recommendation is for Barbaro: America’s Horse[IMG]http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=marketiandeco-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1416948651) by Shelley Mickle.
This book first came to my attention via Mrs. Jackson (it is authorized by the Jacksons). Mrs. Jackson had read the book and was very enthusiastic about it. I called up the author and asked if I could get a pre-print copy. Shelley obliged. It is a book for children, third grade I think. That being said I think anyone who wants to get a little more insight into the life of Barbaro will enjoy it, and of course it is a nice quick read. The most striking thing about the book is I think you get to really feel the personality of Barbaro, or at least a personality comes through that seems to be a good match for Barbaro. The book takes you through the life of Barbaro, beginning from where he was born (it includes a baby Barbaro picture). Anyway, all in all I really enjoyed it despite one or two facts not being absolutely on target (perhaps that should be a challenge, note two factual errors when reading the book). Again, these errors take nothing away from this book. It is cool and I think kids will love it too.
Also, some of the proceeds from the book will go to the Belmont Child Care Association and the riding camp at the Kennett Square YMCA.
Kenike, I am sorry the tribute is no longer available (for me either).
VB, you are still incredible! Thank you.
I am dreading one of the most wonderful and anticipated events every year for me and that’s the Kentucky Derby. I know I’ll force myself to watch it and perhaps that will be a good thing all in all as part of the “getting on with it” phase of everything.
I continue to light candles in memory of B every day as I pray and think about others who need a boost. His courage and heart were amazing as was everyone involved with his life and care.
It was interesting to read in the newspaper “Parade” supplement yesterday that Barbaro was “doing well”…guess they are waaaaay behind in their updates on their publications! It was almost a cruel joke. You’d think they review their publication before going to press and that there had been plenty of time to revise the Q&A page.
Some publications go to press an entire month (or more) before their release date.
Are Two Simple and Auventera Two one and the same person???
yes.
Thanks Alex~
Update 1476: Turfway continues to investigate its Polytrack issues: Temperature Believed to Have Impact on Polytrack. Various reasons are being put forward as to why the track is not performing as well as it had previously in terms of breakdowns (which still appear to be much reduced from the previous dirt surface). Temperature is one of the main issues put forward, but it seems the critical issue might stem from the change in the surface:
During the winter of 2006, when there were no catastrophic injuries, there were rampant complaints about “kickback” of the material during races. That in part led management to change the surface in August by adding Spandex and cabling material. The surface got much quicker–perhaps too much so–and apparently didn’t play well when unusually cold temperatures set in over Kentucky.
The Tapeta track at Fair Hill seems to be handling the wicked temperatures we have had in the morning training hours. The only thing that seems to happen in extreme cold is the track gets tighter, and thus a little faster. I know horses have been breezing on the track this winter that would not have done so on the regular dirt track or the old wood chip track.
On weather and track conditions, Gulfstream cancelled today after one race: Gulfstream Cancels Monday Racing After First Race. I guess winter in Florida is not always the answer!
If you buy a horse with expectations of a big performance, its nice to see the seller offer to buy back when the horse does not perform up to expectations: Roman, IEAH Stables canceling Lawrence the Roman deal.
Wow, so much for seeing what Roman can do!!
Interesting about the books, I do believe I will have to order!
Yes. As per my signature line.
That explains it!! When I couldn’t stand to read Too, Too Simple’s posts any longer, I put her on Ignore. I couldn’t remember doing that to Auventera Two.
I’m very glad I’m not completely senile.
I still think about B every day. Still have my bumper stickers in place. Keep my signature. Check in here.
To me, Barbaro was/is the Essence of Horse–all the qualities that earn our devotion in one great package. It’s easy to keep that in mind.
