Barbaro's Brother in Kentucky - Future Triple Crown Winner
Last year was heartbreaking as we saw the breakdown of Barbaro in the 2006 Preakness and followed his recovery.
His injury had not broken the skin and Dr. Bramlege felt he might be saved. So we watched as this brave horse struggled to live for 8 months. Despite valiant efforts of his doctors, owners and fans he had to be put to sleep. For my friends that followed Barbaro and The Kentucky Derby I saw this clip today of Barbaro's brother.
http://www.heraldleaderphoto.com/multimedia/barbaros/brother.html
Today, Sunday, April 29, a foal on Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington will turn nine days old.He is the son of Dynaformer and LaVille Rouge. His legacy is that he is Barbaro's little brother. Now the world will be watching him as he plays in his paddock and munches on Kentucky Bluegrass.
You may be looking at the future Triple Crown Winner. He has some BIG shoes to fill.
Friday was the last day for Keeneland (check out the picture below) And now all focus is on Churchill Downs.
I love racing and I can't help shedding a tear or two when they play "My old Kentucky Home" at the Derby next Saturday. Barbaro will be on my mind as what could have been. A sad moment in all the excitement.
Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.
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Hi, Lizette! Aaaawww!! SO CUTE!!! That little guy was ADORABLE!!! And already he looks so handsome, so strong! I'm glad to hear Barbaro has a little brother, and I hope he's as amazing when he grows up.
Watch out race world....Barbaro's little brother is on a mission!! Great clip Lizette.
Lizette, I'm from Paducah originally. Grew up going to Kenland and Churchhill Downs. I graduated from U.K. My dad had race horses although not of Derby calaber. My daugher is going next weekend her first time. I enjoyed your article. My dad "ALWAYS" cried at my Old Ky Home and I have racing pictures all over my house in MI.
Lizette, are you horsing around again, thought you were spose to be selling houses? LOL Cute post.
Sarah - These foals are so sweet when they are born. It's amazing how strong they are as soon as they are out! This clip is so cute!
John - Thanks for the comment. Hope all is going well for you!
Missy - I don't know what it is about that song! It always makes me cry. I guess because it's about pride and love of Kentucky. It feels like some ancient ritual. I get teary eyed when I listen to the national anthem being played at the Olympics too!
Bob - You are on to me....I did try to sell a house today at open house but since that didn't work out I am back to blogging about those horses again!
Great picture and great related blog :) keep the good work,
AWSOME Racetrack! This guy certainly is a cutie isn't he? Thanks for sharing Lizette!
Ray - Thanks for the comment, you always make my day!
Danny - I loved that clip! I guess living here where we see the foals everyday we get a bit jaded, but I still love seeing them in the spring.