Thanks Alex~
Update 1548: Just received from Breyer:
Breyer Animal Creations, maker of the world’s finest model horses, announced today that in response to overwhelming consumer demand, more Barbaro portrait models will be produced to commemorate the late racehorse.
“We have received so many calls, emails and letters from children and adults alike asking us to create more Barbaro models. By honoring those requests, we will also have the opportunity to donate $10 from the sale of each model to the new Laminitis Fund at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, started by his owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson. The fund will support research into this terrible disease which has ended the lives of so many horses, including the valiant Barbaro,” said Anthony Fleischmann, President of Reeves International, Inc., Breyer’s parent company.
Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, was euthanized on January 29 because of complications from laminitis which developed during his convalescence from surgery. He had a career-ending breakdown in the 2006 Preakness Stakes. Although Barbaro was a model patient, handling his recovery as bravely as he ran his races, he succumbed to laminitis despite the best efforts of a superb team of veterinary professionals headed by Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center. During that time, the tremendous outpouring of worldwide support and media attention made Barbaro’s fight for his life as well as the eight month struggle to save him, one of the most heartfelt media stories of the year.
Breyer’s Barbaro portrait model will be available for purchase through 6:00 p.m. Eastern time on April 2, 2007 at Breyer’s website at www.breyerhorses.com or call 1-800-735-9205. The price is $45 plus $8 each shipping and handling, limit two (2) per household or address. The model will begin shipping in July 2007 when Barbaro models will also be available from retailers. Ten dollars from the sale of each model will be donated to the Laminitis Fund at The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. The Barbaro model will include a certificate of authenticity signed by trainer Michael Matz, jockey Edgar Prado, surgeon Dr. Dean Richardson and Anthony Fleischmann, President of Reeves International, Inc. Each model will have Barbaro’s name stamped on the belly in gold ink. It will be packed in a customized, four-color Breyer box featuring pictures and the story of his career.
to those interested in half-brother Man in Havana, another posted workout this morning:
Date: March 2, 2007
Track: PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.03:00 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/5
The Horse of Delaware Valley has a lovely edition just out:
“The Torch is Passed” and covers Barbaro’s passing, 1/2 Brother Man in Havana, the unnamed full brother yearling and the one on the way.
Thanks Alex~
Update 1549: Rachel, from Kennett Florist, left this comment (timestamp: 9pm):
Afternoon FOB Family!!
It’s been a busy week here. Alie and I just got back from New Bolton. We’ve been happy to be back up to NBC this week. A couple of baskets to Libby and her donor animals (all 300 hundred of them!) and a basket to Real Quiet… who apparently loved the carrots. We also had some people treats - we had trays of cookies for the staff on Wednesday. Food always is a big hit with the gang up there. We have had a lot of response about the breakfast, so we’re doing two. And we’re going to be putting together something for the night shift.
We had some deliveries today to the Jackson’s. We wished Roy a Happy Birthday from all the FOB’s. We also delivered the cards that many of you have sent to us to forward to them. Mrs Jackson is overwhelmed with the outpouring of love that they have received from all of you. She hopes that everyone is stil going strong with the anti-horse slaughter movement, and we assured her we are.
WE BELIEVE!!
VB - Thanks for the continued updates. I was going to ask you if you would remove the sad face emoticon but didn’t want to seem pushy, and now I see you removed it 
Barbaro left so many happy memories and made such an impact, it’s rather wonderful that people are focusing on that.
We’re past the one month of mourning, so I removed it. I agree with you, but he still makes me so emotional…
Barbaro 4/29/03-1/29/07 ~Barbaro Breyer
Passing the torch
COVER STORY- With his Jan. 21 death, Barbaro passes the torch to unraced 3-year-old half brother, a full brother and another full brother due this year.
They didn’t even get the date of his passing right.
Do they really know if the pending birth is another colt?
Wonder why the 1/2 brother has been unraced?
HBO is planning a Barbaro documentary: HBO Sports Increases Its Reach, excerpt:
“We are going to try to explain why Barbaro became so significant and important to the American public. The entire country rallied around this horse,” says HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg of the project, slated to debut the first week of June.
Thanks Alex~
Update 1553: Some great racing yesterday all around. Lava Man continued his California dominance with a powerful win in the Santa Anita Handicap. Great Hunter proved to be the best in the Robert Lewis Stakes, beating Sam P who fought hard the entire race. I am not sure how tough this Derby prep was, it included a maiden and a couple who had recently broke their maiden. The big Derby prep in the east was won by Scat Daddy, who got up impressively to beat Stormello and NoBiz. The three were within a half length of each other at the wire with Adore the Gold a close fourth. NoBiz ran erratically, and this is something that I assume needs to be sorted out if he is to showcase his talent effectively. I still believe he is the most talented 3yo we have seen thus far, but winning is the all important thing to do.
Michael Matz’s Chelokee was impressive in a troubled trip in the allowance race at Gulfstream. Lets hope he can take a next step up after winning this condition.
Steve Klesaris’ Diabolical ran well for third in the Richter Scale (that was marred by the tragic breakdown of Bright One). He looked like the winner at the quarter pole but Pletcher’s horse, Half Ours, produced more.
Pletcher also won the Hutcheson (Edgar Prado aboard King of Roxy) which helped make this his best day as a trainer. Corinthian is looking like a good older handicap horse, he narrowly held off Hesanoldsalt.
Looking at my copy, the date is correct.
They do know the unborn is a colt, they did an ultrasound and saw it was.
Man in Havana was injured.
Jack Ireland writes about the new Barbaro Stake: Barbaro Stakes a good fit for Delaware Park and notes it will be a turf stake.
does anyone know where they decided his final resting place would be? Sorry if i missed it, i’ve been out of the loop for a while. Thanks
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Looking at my copy, the date is correct.[/QUOTE]
I still see this (taken from the link you provided). The headline is correct but the blurb reads (copy and paste):
Passing the torch
COVER STORY- With his Jan. 21 death, Barbaro passes the torch to unraced 3-year-old half brother, a full brother and another full brother due this year. But Delaware Valley racing fans will also be watching the development of the first-born of other famous local horses, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones. A filly by Smarty Jones named Smart N’ Sassy is a yearling who takes the first training steps this year. Afleet’s Alex’s first son was born in January. Both horses are currently in Chester County. They are Pennsylvania breds.
They do know the unborn is a colt, they did an ultrasound and saw it was.
Thanks. US must be more sophisticated today. Last time I had a mare ultrasounded (1999) I was told they “couldn’t tell”. And believe me, I asked
Man in Havana was injured.
I sincerely hope he recovers.
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I hear you!!! And as we get closer to the Kentucky Derby, I think a lot of feelings are going to get stirred up.
I agree…as the first Saturday in May approaches, I almost cringe from the memories. I also sort of laugh from them. You see, I was 8 months pregnant, as big as a house, and my husband was working nights, so he was sleeping. Have you ever watched a HUGE pregnant woman jumping up and down while trying NOT to scream at the top her lungs from joy???
Does anyone know what kind of injury Man in Havana sustained?
I am headed to Ky at the end of April, I go every year, but am not sure about watching the Derby…The emotions are still so strong…I guess with my own horse layed up it makes it worse…
Oh How is Real Quiet doing?
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I have heard nothing about MIH having an injury - MIH is just growing differently/slower than Barbaro and with owners like the Jackson’s and a trainer like Michael they are in no rush. He will race when he is ready. The Jackson’s are smart people, MIH is a good horse and has a lot going for him already, breeding, famous half brother, etc - if they play their cards right, be patient he will run good races, and could produce some good wins, and a nice price as a stallion!
When did that happen?
Thanks Alex~
Update 1556: Fans of Barbaro were busy this weekend with horse rescue and were able to help save multiple horses (see NOW HELP tropical blossom for example). In this spirit make sure to continue to make your calls.
The Horse of the Delaware Valley (you need to be a subscriber) includes a cover story: “The Torch is Passed”. Its cover includes a picture of Man in Havana (and Emily).
Here’s what I have learned regarding Man in Havana and his “injury” which doesn’t exist!:rolleyes:
“The reason why he hasn’t ran is because he is a very immature horse. It has taken him quite a while to learn to run, and he still isn’t all that fast. He seems to like to run 5 furlongs in 1:03. That’s not going to win you anything.”
You can see his timed workouts occasionally on The Daily Racing Forum, and they aren’t very fast at all.
