Barbaro Updates: 132
updates are now here.
Update 1037: I just spoke to Peter, who visited Barbaro this afternoon. He was upbeat (Peter). He gave Barbaro a good grooming, although he did not take him outside as it is still pretty damp around here.
Here is an update on Fleet Indian: Fleet Indian Continues Stall Rest. Ouija Board has now arrived in Japan as she now prepares for the Japan Cup, a week on sunday: Ouija arrives in Japan.
Update 1036: New Bolton's Barbaro update: Barbaro doing well after cast-removal:
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast last week, according to his medical team. "Barbaro's strength on the right hind limb has been gradually improving," said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery. "It is normal to be a bit stiff and weak after being in a cast for a long time; however, he is capable of bearing full weight on the previously fractured right hind leg even without the supporting soft bandage."
Barbaro's lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery at Penn's George D. Widener Hospital following his accident at the Preakness on May 20.
Barbaro's left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve. "The left hind foot continues to slowly grow but still has a very long way to go," said Dr. Richardson. "Barbaro's attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside to graze each day if the weather permits."
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, November 28, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro's condition.
Update 1035: A quick update from Delaware Park. Ramon Dominguez had five rides yesterday, and five winners! The two year old Hard Spun is running today at about 3:30 pm. He is being touted as a horse to follow by the media, who will likely be in attendance today.
Update 1034: New Bolton will have a release out on Barbaro today. I just called to confirm.
Here is Desert Orchid's 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup win, that was so lovingly described in update 1028 by Sue McMullen. It goes without saying that the media coverage he has been getting on the national news in the UK (and BBC America last night) is a strong signal this horse was loved by a nation.
Update 1033: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (monday night). I saw Michael Matz as I was coming out on Hawty Creek to take her out back as my third set. Michael had heard from Dr. Richardson.
I caught up briefly with Graham Motion while on my second set jogging Chappy back before her gallop and while they haven't made a final decision, it looks very unlikely that Better Talk Now will run again this year. It is more likely that he will take the winter off before beginning his campaign again next year.
updated tuesday 7:25am
Update 1032: Another lovely tribute to Pine Island: Pine Island, and her legacy will continue: Phipps Reinforces Commitment to Research Following Pine Island's Injury.
Following Desert Orchid's passing yesterday, he is in all the national newspapers in england this morning, making the front cover of a few. Here is a piece from the Daily Mail.
The Barbaro update should be before 9 am this morning. Keep calling.
Alex, you're up mighty early this morning. Hope your weather improves, for all of you equine and other. We can't have Barbaro getting ICU fever.
The Barbaro effect is rolling, rolling... We must find the chink in the armor of political platitudes and posturing, to accomplish something real and lasting for those without voice.
And Pine Island - I thought Gallant Secret had my innermost heart, but she has been joined by her innocent, beautiful and intelligent sister, trusting and loving, giving her all. Has this been a year of teaching, of grieving, of learning - ? I would give it all back for their lives.
Bless all those who care, bless those for whom they weep.
Posted by: Shelley in CA at November 14, 2006 10:57 AM