OK, I don’t have any experience w/ young’uns (done OTTBs my whole life), but does that colt look HUGE to anyone else? He looks like he’s almost as tall as his mom, and he’s not even weaned yet! Seems to me like the weanlings I’ve seen weren’t nearly that big??
EDIT: Forgot to mention, lit 2 more candles from the Avemonster and me!
I love how the brother has the same star as Bobby. He looks to be a handful;-)
Yeah, he’s a big boy! We have a few on the farm here that are almost as tall as their mom also and are not being weaned until the middle of August. I think there is something in the air this year cause I don’t remember last year’s crop being this big!
Thanks for all the updates VB!
He is big for sure and very athletic looking. Love him!
But you know, Barbaro is 16,3hh, so he is no shrinking violet.
VB, thank you for your faithfulness. :yes: What a good friend you are, I love loyalty, it’s a sign of character.
Don’t get me wrong, NOT complaining - some of us sport TB fans LOFF the big’uns!!! 
me too! (lit another candle, that is.)
Relit my candles 
Jingles and prayers continue from VA Baby brother looks to be a handful
Wow, didn’t realize that Barbaro was so tall. My neighbor needs a home for his big TB, never raced but in training he bowed tendons in both front legs. He needs time off and he’s looking for a good forever home for this big boy. He looks like he close to 17 H, some loooooonnnnnnggggg legs. I have a photo if you want to email me at Barnmom45@aol.com He may go to a new home today but if he’s still available the owner trains at Fair Hill so let me know. He’s a handsome boy and looks a little different, not typical bay, lighter.
At the end of that video where you can just see the little guy’s eyes and his star…WOW that could be Barbaro as a foal!!:eek: :eek: The star is even shaped the same.
What a handsome fella. I hope he grows up and follows in his big brother’s footsteps. :sadsmile: :sadsmile: :sadsmile:
As any breeder in any discipline can tell you, lightning rarely strikes in the same place twice! :lol: But he sure does look like he’s got the potential to be a powerhouse…
Great Update From Alex & Tim!!!
Update 291: New Bolton’s press release today: Barbaro’s condition remains stable:
According to Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remains in stable condition. “He had another restful night and his vital signs are good,” said Dr. Richardson. “We continue to monitor him closely and he is responding as well as can be expected to treatment.”
Barbaro is in the Intensive Care Unit of Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital where he is being treated for fractures in his right hind leg, which he received at the Preakness on May 20, as well as laminitis in his left hind foot.
The next update will be posted on Monday, July 24 unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
Lets hope there are no updates from NBC this weekend, although we will continue to provide updates from what we hear from visitors we know and updates from Michael etc.
Kennett Florist left this comment about the mood at New Bolton:
Wanted to tell you about our morning delivery today. A wonderful Barbaromaniac in New York City sent us 6 dozen bagels to deliver to all the wonderful staff at NBC this morning. We included lots of spreads, butters and cream cheeses to go along with them. The staff went wild and were so very appreciative!! Alie brought up some coffee and o.j. for the staff to enjoy, and there again was another stampede for the treats. Thank you so much Lisa, your generosity is overwhelming!
Many people have asked about the donations to put toward baskets. We will continue to make baskets and send them up as the contributions came in. Things are starting to slow down now, so it will be nice to make things up as they need them.
The mood was extremely upbeat and positive (especially after their breakfast feast!) which means Bobby is catching all those wonderful vibes! Thank you to all!!
WE BELIEVE!!
And for those interested in a quick view of Fair Hill, here is Barbaro, training at Fair Hill.
Update 290: I thought I would provide a quick review of our Whip evening last night. In all I think about twenty people attended. This included a number of Michael Matz’s exercise riders, Peter and Kim Brette, Kathy Anderson along with two interns, Tim Penny and Amanda, Sabina Pierce and Jennifer Rench (works in PR for New Bolton). I am sure I missed a few people. Everyone seemed to have a great time so I am truly grateful for being able to do this thanks to this web-site. I thought I would note a few conversations I had.
With Peter Brette
We talked of course about Bobby. I asked him about Derby week, and the final breeze before the Derby. He was clocked in a very fast time (which included the eighth after the wire galloping out I guess) and I just remember thinking when I saw the time it had to be too quick. Well we know now that’s not the case. Peter again described going down the lane in what appeared to be three strides. He said once they galloped out etc. he really knew he was the real deal. He cooled out great, it was apparently easy for him. There was also a loose horse on the track just before the breeze which no doubt created some issues for the breeze.
I asked him about the “rumour” that Bobby ran off with him the morning of the Derby. Peter smiled, he described what happened. Someone was galloping just behind him, this of course got Bobby a little keen, Peter eased him back, and as he was easing him back, the horse behind Bobby realized the situation and also eased back (Peter I guess was hoping the horse behind him would overtake him once he eased back). Anyway, he got a little kean, but that was all … and we know the rest of the story. I mentioned to Peter that when you watch the Derby you can see Bobby accelerate inside the eight pole (check this video of all his races to see) .
Peter has seen the same thing, but he noted an overhead video that shows the same thing. BTW, I like the commentator in Bobby’s maiden race: “this could be a good one”!
I also asked Peter about the Laurel Futurity, which Barclay Tagg had described as the best thing he had seen since Secretariat. Peter too was amazed at the performance. Just talking to Peter makes you realize this horse was just a horse unto himself … we had not seen the best of him.
I also spent some time talking to Kathy Anderson and her interns. Kathy of course provided us with the update last night, but I swear that was not the only reason I wanted to catch up! She reemphasized what we know here. It will be a very long road, we need to keep Bobby comfortable, and HOPE that Laminitis does not appear elsewhere while his foot grows out on the left hind and the right hind continues to fix.
I sat next to Jennifer (New Bolton), Sabina (photographer), Tim etc. We had fun conversations. I tried to convince Jennifer I should have direct access to all updates from NBC. Well I am now on their “media list”, which I think is a good thing. Jennifer talked about how overwhelmed everyone is, and I can certainly appreciate that. Anyway, it was nice to meet someone from NBC and make a connection.
All in all, a great time, and everyone this morning seemed to concur. Thanks for making it happen!
I hope Dr. Richardson doesn’t get fat from all those treats! He’s very sexy just as he is, don’t you think ?
Yah, Barbaro, you smart and gorgeous horse!!
Team Barbaro: A fan of Barbaro said it best!!!
“Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Posted by: Elizabeth at July 21, 2006 05:41 PM
Keep you candles lit, keep saying your prayers, keep jingling for this winner!!! He CAN do it!!!
GO BARBARO!!!
I just went in and lit yet another candle for Barbaro before I skip out of work for the week. So happy to hear that he is doing as well as can be expected. I am truly in awe of this animal.
Keep fighting Barbaro!!!
I mentioned to Peter that when you watch the Derby you can see Bobby accelerate inside the eight pole (check this video of all his races to see) .
Wonderful video - thanks for the link and updates, VB. Does anyone know what music is being played on that video?
Just got to bump us back up to 1000 candles for the weekend!
Hope the boy has a good one–and all of his associated people, as well!
From Tim/Alex:
Update 292: A few Bits and Bob(bie)s. This article in the Penn Gazette: Something about Barbaro sheds some additional light on the Jacksons (among other topics). Its a little dated, but a great read. The following is an excerpt:
The first rule of the horse business, as Gretchen remarked in a press conference three days after Barbaro’s surgery, “is not to fall in love with the animal because it’s so painful when something happens.”
Clearly, the Jacksons broke that rule with Barbaro – and apparently not for the first time. As The New York Times reported, they have also paid hefty medical bills for “a couple of older horses no one has heard of because they did not make it to the racetrack.” Dean Richardson elaborated on May 23: “I’ve known the Jacksons a long time. [Barbaro] could have absolutely no reproductive value and they would have saved this horse’s life.”
"We have an obligation, " Roy told The New York Times. “We are their keepers.”
This article from the LA Times: Loving a Champion Like This One … It’s Only Human is a favourite of Peter and Michael. A quick excerpt:
The five reasons for his popularity can be found not in those statistics, perhaps, but in the hard realities of what else happened that day.
1) The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant was called a quitter after taking three shots in the second half of Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns.
2) George Mitchell, baseball’s steroid investigator, was called a snoop after requesting major leaguers’ medical records.
3) Don King, boxing’s convicted felon promoter, lost a fight.
4) The Dodgers’ Brad Penny, three weeks before throwing a tantrum on the mound, started a game.
5) The San Francisco Giants put Moises Alou, an outfielder who says he toughens his hands by urinating on them, on the disabled list.
Kennett Florist left a comment from this afternoon’s visit:
Just got back from my afternoon trip to NBC. Dr Sweeney escorted us to the back of the hospital because we had some large (LARGE!!) baskets of goodies today. She is such a wonderful lady, right there with the staff and handing things out to them as they walk by.
One of the staff told us yesterday that Bobby liked the small carrots with the greens on top (as well as the baby peeled ones) so we made a smaller basket of those with pears and mints. Dr Sweeney directed someone to take that right up to ICU, so if anyone is doubting Bobby getting your stuff, I can personally attest that he is!
Spirits remain high. Lots of love flowing through that building… right to Bobby!
WE BELIEVE!!
Bobby as a baby ?
How do you actually light the candles on that site. I may be missing something but I saw no where to do this. Do you have to make a donation to light a candle?
Thanks for the updates!
All I can say is I luff you Bobby! Hard to believe but you have touched my heart! :sadsmile: Hope you have a great weekend of treats and such!
Gunnar
Just click on one of the unlit candles, it will lead you through the process to do it. It’s really kind of a neat site!
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