A friend reported that he’d seen this on the CBS news–not sure if it was the local or national version. I couldn’t believe it either; I know the NYC fans have a rep for booing beaten favorites but this is beyond belief.
Sleep tight Barbaro!
booing Prado today ?
I can’t believe that. There must be an explanation.
Wow…there is a picture of Barbaro coming out of the pool…
WOW! That x-ray photo is really interesting. All those pins! Gosh! Poor guy… sending loads of jingles his way.
They boo’d him? WTF??? Is there somewhere we can overload papers, or something, with nasty letters to the fans?? I can’t believe those people could be so calous! That man likely saved Barbaro’s life, and yet he’s EXTREMELY distraught over the happenings…why can’t they get that?
Holy cow…
Good morning.
And thanks for the updates. I can breathe while I work today.
OMG Me too!!!
I logged off last night after I saw the press conference! Have had nothing but good feelings about the boys continued suuccess! This guy is a fighter and a true champion! My prayers and congratulations to MM and all his family, And thankyou Dr. Anderson!!! You are some surgeon!!! Not going to stop jingling!! :sadsmile:
yay
I’m so glad he came out of surgery all right! I kept waiting for the press conference on ESPN but all i got was the stupid Yankee game(sorry, sox fan here!!!) I was so happy to get the great news. I hope it only gets better and better from here!
Checking in this morning. I wish I could have seen the press conference - we only got the damn Yankees up here too (hello??? This is Boston). The local news just ran a story “Barbaro will survive” - if only it were so certain and simple. Hoping for continued good news.
Lead story on Today Show - hoping for interviews
here’s the bloodhorse article w/pics
http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33671
As for Prado being boo’d I think we can assume it is entirely unrelated to the Preakness. Even for NY racing fans, that’s just harsh. But I can see them forgetting all about Saturday if they didn’t like what he did on Sunday…
I saw a live clip of Prado yesterday from Belmont. He was walking through paddock area and I don’t think he was able to take a step without someone approaching him to hug him, shake his hand or at least say a kind word.
Maybe he beat a hometown favorite last night but he didn’t look booed from my vantage point.
The Today Show interviewed Dr. Richardson. Barbaro is doing well this morning - “very interested in the mares around him and trying to bite people. Acting just like a 3 year old stallion TB colt should.” He reiterated that they are trying to give the horse a good quality of life long term and that will be months before they know if that is possible. He looked tired but was very gracious to the questions.
I was so glad to see the Today Show have the interview with Dr. Richardson. I haven’t seen anything on my stupid t.v. All my updates so far have been from the computer :yes:
X-rays, before and after the surgery:
http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060522/i/r2697608640.jpg
http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060522/i/r2475418352.jpg
http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060522/i/r3079804668.jpg
http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/rids/20060522/i/r1097957905.jpg
Within about 5 minutes of his Today show appearance, Dr. Richardson was on the ABC morning show. He said just about the same thing there. I wonder if he also did CBS?
Hope everything goes well for Barbaro from now on!
Thank you SO much, everyone, for all the updates and links to photos-articles.
I have been watching this thread like a hawk since Sunday morning.
I breathe a little better today knowing that surgery went well and Barbaro seems in good spirits.
He’s got a looong road ahead of him.
I’ll keep jingling!
ps that recovery pool is so neat!
Just checking in this morning. Glad to hear the big guy had a good night. Looks like it will be an easier day than yesterday!
Keep the good news coming!
Thank you all for the updates. still praying and hoping
Thanks very much for the updates and links. Very encouraging news. What an incredible horse and what a surgeon and team! Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbaro, MM, and the owners that Barbaro will continue to improve each day, and that Barbaro can have a healthy and safe breeding career to carry on his legacy.
It’s such a relief to hear how well the surgery went. Thank you all for the updates. I still can’t believe how upset I’ve been about a horse I’ve never even met, but I know you all understand and that it made it easier.
After watching the press conference, it’s obvious that Barbaro is in the best possible hands. Dr. Richardson came across very, very well. I can’t believe how patient he was answering all those questions after what was probably the most stressful and intense surgery of his life.
As for Prado, what he did on Saturday was far more impressive to me than any of his many wins. He has long been my favorite jockey for his racing skills, but his quick thinking, compassion and athleticism used to stop – and save – Barbaro on Saturday was nothing short of heroic.
