I don’t think that was called for. A Fan/Friend of Barbaro is exactly that.
And it’s more: http://www.miraclehorse.com/barbaro_fund.htm
thank you for the responses : )
rumours are just that. not always steeped in fact. i offered the word “whispered” only from desire not to spread something i knew little about.
lol! i said WHISPERS because i am so far OUT of the loop.
are ya jealous, HLS? or what?
Surgeon Works on Life After Barbaro
From the Baltimore Sun:
Even though the link appears shortened, it still works.
No - I am very well connected, one of my friends once fed him a peppermint.
wow HLAS… Can I have your autograph?! 
Still checking in on My Barbaro!:sadsmile:
Thanks for the updates and boy do I miss him!:sadsmile:
Thanks Alex~
Update 1601: Planning for Barbaro’s birthday celebrations at Delaware Park are in full swing, thanks to FOB Sharon Crumb. We are using this page: Barbaro Birthday Celebrations to keep everyone updated as to what is being planned. Currently a little over 200 FOBs have signed up. If you are planning to attend please alert Sharon as soon as possible (contact on the birthday page). We will have capacity of twice as many as the number signed up by March 20 (I hope that makes sense, currently capacity is 400).
While I was not able to attend the lecture yesterday evening at New Bolton I know that a few FOBs did attend (see Lyn Gilbert’s comment, timestamp: 2:21 pm). I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of FOBs at Fair Hill late afternoon and we chatted while Hawty Creek grazed (for a while anyway, then something got her very stired up)! That was fun. I was then to meet Sabina Pierce for an early dinner (and btw, here are her Barbaro pictures, some new ones). We had planned to meet at the Whip, but it was packed (wednesday evening is a steeplechase review night) so we then drove over to a restaurant near New Bolton, Sovona’s. I was not too thrilled about this as its a BYOB and we had not brought anything along. Wouldn’t you know, when we sat down, next to us was another FOB, who gladly shared their wine. Thanks Carole!
Thanks Alex~
Update 1604: Jeannine Edwards just sent this e-mail that previews ESPNs show on saturday:
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For our first show of the season we have the pleasure of seeing last year’s Champion 2-Year Old, Street Sense, back in action. He’ll be making his '07 debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. On paper, it’s a 2-horse race between Street Sense and Any Given Saturday. What Any Given Saturday has in his favor is a prep over the track (the Sam F. Davis) and one race already under his belt this year. He also has more of a stalking style than Street Sense. Post time for the Tampa Bay Derby is 5:45 ET, so this race will be shown on tape delay on our show, which airs from 7-8pm ET (because we are on the West Coast.)
We also have the Rebel Stakes live from Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, post time at 7:06pm ET. This should be an interesting race with Teuflesberg, Flying First Class, Curlin, Xchanger, Officer Rocket, etc. A much more competitive contest than the Tampa race. It’ll be fun to see how the two big maiden winners, Flying First Class and Curlin, handle the step up to stakes company. If I had to choose one to make a good accounting of himself I’d pick Curlin. Teuflesberg will have to duplicate his tour de force of the Southwest, but I don’t see him going the opening half in :47.4 this time around! It should be a horse race!
Our feature race from Santa Anita is the San Felipe, post time 7:44pm ET. We have a compact field, most likely 5 will start, with Merv Griffin’s Cobalt Blue headlining. Cobalt Blue stretches out to 2 turns but has been working tremendously at Hollywood Park for this race. We all know how dangerous Doug O’Neill is these days. We’re planning a live interview with Merv before the race, and we’ll also talk to Bob Baffert, who trains Air Commander. This son of Baffert’s champion Point Given is making his stakes debut off of two impressive wins around two turns here at Santa Anita. This is Baffert’s last bullet for the Derby, if he bombs, Bob will have to reload for next year. Todd Pletcher on the other hand, has enough Derby contenders for 5 or 6 trainers. He sends out Grapelli, who will add blinkers for this race. Level Red is another interesting colt who is owned by William Warren, the owner of the late Horse of the Year, Saint Liam.
In the show we’ll also have a feature on the Elite Eight Derby Contenders according to Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey, who will be doing the show with Jay Privman and myself. Kenny Mayne joins us on tape with a feature on a charity basketball game between jockeys and eighth-graders. I won’t tell you who won the game. 
After our last race wraps up, we’ll have a preview of next week’s show (the Lane’s End at Turfway) and a sneak peak at the Dr. Richardson feature, which will air on that show… March 24, 5-6pm ET.
We’ll try to send some updated notes tomorrow after going out to the barns in the morning and speaking to some trainers on the phone. But right now it’s 70 degrees and beautiful out here in Arcadia… and it’s almost time for dinner.
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is it this Saturday or the 24? I do not want to miss it…
Thanks
Chances are I’ll still miss it. 
I totally rely on these updates VB is still so good about giving us
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Chances are I’ll still miss it. I totally rely on these updates VB is still so good about giving us[/QUOTE]
Ditto! And I still go light a candle for Bobby.
Dr. Richardson’s feature, which will air … March 24, 5-6pm ET. (ESPN)
Thanks, Alex~
Update 1613: I just spoke to Peter Brette. Chelokee worked a half mile today, a good work in 48. He open galloped some before going into the work. He was upbeat about the work and says the current plan is for the Florida Derby.
Jeannine Edwards provides a little more insight into her forthcoming interview with Dr. Richardson: Dr. Richardson lecture. Jeannine and team will on ESPN 7-8 pm east coast time today covering the San Felipe, with recordings of the Tampa Bay Derby and the Rebel Stakes.
Thanks Alex~
Happy St. Patrick’s Day FOB Family! Everyone is Irish today!
What a week it’s been.
I’ve been determined to post regularly, but it seems that time finds a way of getting away from me. Alie has been away all week on vacation (about time… she really needed a break), so I’ve been flying solo. We had a couple trips to NBC this week for the donor horses and ICU animals. It was nice to see the staff. We miss our daily routine.
So on Monday, I get a call from someone who works with NBC (the network) telling me they are doing a piece on Barbaro and Mrs Jackson told them she should come visit the shop. With Alie away, they were stuck with me. Before I knew it I had a mic taped to me and was being interviewed. Good grief, I can’t even remember what I said… hope it made some sense. I was trying to mention every horse cause I could think of, mostly we talked about all of the wonderful FOBs. It’s airing on April 29 at 5:00, which I think was posted earlier this week.
Wednesday and Thursday we had the great opportunity to meet a few of the fans that had come for Dr R’s lecture. Thank you all for taking the time to stop in the shop. It was a tiny taste of what is to come on April 29th. We are so looking forward to meeting the faces behind the voices we’ve been talking to all these months.
I spent most of today shovelling out the sidewalks and driveway at the shop, since Alie’s hubby, Steve usually takes care of that, I had to bite the bullet and dig. I am looking forward to warm weather. My son has been pestering me to get him on a horse for months now (his enthusiasim for horses has grown these past few months). Alex, you need to hook us up!
By the way has Alex mentioned we’re auctioning him off for the Relay for Life this week at The Whip?? I sort of roped him into it, but thanks for going along with it Alex. Should be a fun night… Good food, beverages and men… what more could a gal want?? And it’s all for a good cause.
Well, I think we’re all caught up. Thanks to all who continue to send cards to us and treats to animals and two legged creatures at NBC. I will try to post a little more regularly. Love to you all!
WE BELIEVE!!
Thanks Alex~
Update 1620: This morning I went over to Lael Farm to pick up a copy of Kentucky Derby 132 Review, which is essentially a photographic essay of Barbaro’s Kentucky Derby victory. It is the first time Churchill Downs has produced a photographic review of their Derby, and they plan this to be the first of many. They could not have timed that decision better, the pictures are awesome and the captions work nicely. Reading through it (it is a quick read) you also learn a little Derby history; for example the Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously running sporting event in America. Leonard Lusky, the editor for the book, will be on hand at the Barbaro Birthday Celebration at Delaware Park.
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I was at Barnes and Noble last night and picked up my copy of Barbaro! I cannot wait to sit down and read it…with a box of tissues handy.
dangit, I’ve been trying to stay away from Barnes and Noble because I always spend a fortune there, but I HAVE to get this book! Grrr…
I need to be reminded about the 24th ESPN show and the 29th NBC thing…I want to watch. Maybe I’ll just email myself…
Thanks, again, VB
Thanks Alex~
Update 1622: Fans of Barbaro have been very active in saving horses recently and I apologise for not linking to each successful rescue. I am guessing 7 - 8 horses were saved this weekend thanks to their generosity. Here is an example where four horses were saved, this effort included raising the necessary money and identifying rescue homes for the horses. It started out as an effort to save three horses which soon (and necessarily) turned into four horses: 3 MARES HEADED TO NEW HOLLAND!.
I’d LOVE to know more about the NBC (network) presentation on Barbaro. What time, etc so I can tape it if I’m out doing the horses. I just hate to hear after the fact that it was on GMA or whatever their morning show is.
