Marigold
3/8/2010
Babynor's 1st Birthday is this Wednesday! Happy Birthday beautiful boy. Let'shopewe don't have to wait another year for your official name.
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lynn ashby
3/7/2010
waiting eagerly for a barbaro sibling to run in the Derby. i ordered my hat, but don't know what year to try to go. can anyone help me? thought it might be 2010
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Courtney of OH
3/1/2010
DaisyMae, Penny in TX, I happened apon some new Babynor pics on Bloodhorse. Go to their photo shop and flip through the "on the farm and at the track" files. Theres some recent pics of him. Or I should say more recent. And if you can't find it, then search LaVill 09 colt in the photo store search box. Hope this helps
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Penny in TX
2/23/2010
Courtney in OH, thanks for the tip on updated pictures.
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DaisyMae
2/23/2010
Are there any recent pictures of babynor? Would love to see him. Hope the family is doing well
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lobieb
2/23/2010
From what I understand from people more knowlegeable than myself Babynor will not get his name until 1/2011. Shisssssss......
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Theresa
2/22/2010
Wow, I was in awe watching the HBO Special about Barbaro. I was inspired very deepley by this story, it touched my heart like nothing I have experienced. I thank you all for sharing this very special story. It was evident to me this horse was loved by many and he had the ability to love back. I fell in love with his spirit. God bless you all.
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Ronnie
2/20/2010
Back again! Was it January they pick the names for the foals? So anxious to know.
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Tracy
2/19/2010
Lentenor did a fantastic job in his race yesterday and should be proud of his finish.It was a great race to watch.Nicanor is looking good to with his training times.Proud of the boys as always!
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Bonnie Sawiki
2/18/2010
Kudos for your valiant try in the race yesterday, Lentenor-a very great effort! Looking forward to your future endeavors and those of Nic!!!
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David Letell
2/18/2010
Watched Lentenor race
yesterday on Directv
ch 602 finished second
he was by far the best horse
in the race. his jocky
said he should have
taken him to the lead when he had the
chance, but didn't
Matz said he's still a little
young. Hope they
enter him next month
in the Florida Derby
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Stephanie
2/17/2010
I thought that was a great race, he lost some of his kick, but he is young and learning, his jockey moved him off the rail way too soon, He did well. Good job Lentinor.
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Zowie
2/17/2010
Lentenor did very well coming home safe and passing all but 1. How about grass next time? Also, good luck Nicanor when your time comes, to 09 (He's not a Babynor anymore) for the day when he gets his official grown-up name and especially to La Ville when she goes to visit Dynaformer again. (Think pink).
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Courtney of OH
2/17/2010
Penny in TX,
I happened apon some new Babynor pics on Bloodhorse. Go to their photo shop and flip through the "on the farm and at the track" files. Theres some recent pics of him. Or I should say more recent. And if you can't find it, then search LaVill 09 colt in the photo store search box. Hope this helps
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Ronnie
2/16/2010
Is there a name for the baby yet????Please!
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Bonnie Sawiki
2/10/2010
Love and Luck to all three of the Jackson boys and hugs for Laville Rouge. Glad she is recovering well and God bless Babynor as she runs with Big Boss Horse and the Heavenly Herd!!!
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lobieb
2/7/2010
Am excited that Lentenor will be racing on the 17th. Will have fingers & toes crossed. NY Times interviewed Michael and it looks if all goes well that he will be nominated for one of the Triple Crown races, may not be the Derby but maybe the Preakness. Would love it if that was true, would love to see him finish what Barbaro did not have the chance to do.
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Mary
2/7/2010
So glad to hear LaVille is doing great!
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Penny in TX
2/6/2010
I hear Babynor is stunning! Any chance of an updated picture? It was good to hear LVR is doing good also.
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jvalentine
2/6/2010
I love this family!
Just wanted to submit some names for Babynor.
Jus Par
Barbarville
Babylon
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Carol
2/5/2010
Hoping for the best for all 3 brothers. Sorry we lost the sister.
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jvalentine
2/5/2010
Would love to see new updated pictures on the boys here on the Millridge page. Babynor must have changed alot by now. Would love to see him. They are like family to me. Please keep the pictures and info updated.
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Tracy
2/5/2010
Just like to check in and let the family know all of you are in my thoughts daily and love you!
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Marigold
2/1/2010
Any word at all on the name of the 2009 Foal "Babynor"? How is La Ville Rouge??
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Beverly D
1/30/2010
Seems that maybe this Spring, we'll have Barbero's famil represented on the race track again with the two boys back in action. Hope they both stay sound and do well.
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Lynda
1/30/2010
May Barbaro's legacy of courage continue to be an inspiration to find a cure for laminitis, improve racehorse safety and improved procedures to save all horses with tragic leg fractures. Thank you again to the Jackson's for allowing us to continue being a part of the journey.
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Stephanie J Lambert
1/30/2010
Barbaro will live in out hearts and memories forever, he was an inspiration to all of us, he had so much grace and beauty and God given talent, he had everything but "length of years". he is a true champion, though for all he did "off" the track and all the courage he displayed under the worst of fate. He has done more for his breed than any other and has inspired all of us to give from the heart to find a cure for Laminitis, beacause the break of bone did not kill him it was the laminitis, which has taken so many from us including the Great Secretariat to name one of the thousands. Please donate every month, not just today, God Bless Barbaro's Family and keep them save, may they run with the wind and God's Blessings
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sandie
1/29/2010
bless you, sweet Barbaro, our equine angel this day, january 29,2007 my heart is with you. horsey hugs!
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Mary
1/29/2010
Yes, three years ago today was just one of the saddest days across our nation.
So glad LaVille is ok as she is so special.
Do we have a name yet for the yearling?
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Lee
1/29/2010
Still missing you three years later. Hope that LVR is recovering. Your brothers are carrying on for you. Thank you to the Jacksons for sharing their family with us.
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Bonnie Sawiki
1/29/2010
ACN always for you Big Boss Horse! Watch over your little Sis for all of us FOB's. You are always in my heart!
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Tracy
1/29/2010
Three years ago today we had to say goodbye to our dear Barbaro.He lives on in our hearts and thru his brothers.Love you Barbaro always!
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Greg J
1/29/2010
"Barbaro"
It was an ordinary day at the Rainbow Bridge, sunny and warm, and all the creatures were playing or resting while waiting for their people who had loved them on Earth.
Suddenly the tranquility was broken by a sound like thunder, which most residents could just barely remember. The sound got louder and louder, a powerful, rhythmic pounding until a crowd formed to see what it could possibly be.
Finally, within a cloud of dust appeared a magnificent stallion, snorting and galloping across the Rainbow Bridge into eternity. The animals knew that Barbaro had arrived, on four strong legs, never to limp or be in pain again, while he waits for all his people who loved him so much....
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Jeana
1/28/2010
Hello Mill Ridge. Hope everyone is well. Very sad about LVR's baby, I hope she is well. Does babynor have a name yet. Don't they have to be named by 1yr? Great the hear about Nickie, Lentenor you go big guy.
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ruth coutu
1/27/2010
just like to say i hope LA VILLE is doing fine. yes, sometimes life is cruel. sincerely, ruthie
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Pearly
1/27/2010
I am so sorry about the unborn foal. Congrats lenny. I nhop LVR is doing well. Maybe next year.
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Mattieblue
1/26/2010
My deepest sympathy to all connected to
LaVille Rouge and
Dynamformer with the loss of this little filly.
Prayers that La Ville Rouge is doing well following this sad loss.
RIP little one.
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Marigold
1/26/2010
Hope that La Ville Rouge is recovered from her loss of Fillynor (Calypso Bay?) and is getting back to her old self.
Looking forward to the naming of Babynor, beautiful big hunk that he's become. Blessings to all at Mill Ridge who take such good care of these horses we all love so much.
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sandie
1/26/2010
i had to leave work early after hearing the heartbreaking news. Tears and hoofprints in Heaven....
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MJ
1/26/2010
I too am so excited Nicanor is coming back. Let's hope 2010 is a year for the Jackson Brothers!
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Becky Fredericks, FOB, Maryland
1/26/2010
Condolences to La Ville and all who love her. It is heartbreaking news -- I'm sure it is especially difficult for those who spend every day with her. I hope she is fully recovered and looking forward to spring, although it is hard to accept there will not be a babe at her side. Please keep us updated, we all love her SO much!
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Tracy
1/25/2010
So happy to see a work posted by Nicanor.He has captured my heart for some reason,such a sweetheart.
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Penny in TX
1/23/2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of our little filly. LVR take really good care of yourself.. You are so precious to all of us.
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Sally
1/23/2010
So sorry to hear of the loss of out little filly. I hope LVR is doing well.
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lobieb
1/23/2010
There has to be a reason why things happened when they do and we will never know why. My condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Jackson and hope that the next baby will give them the filly they so want.
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Ronnie
1/23/2010
Extremely sorry about the filly. We could sure use some good news. The name for the baby?
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Foolish Heart
1/23/2010
Hope Rouge is feeling better! There is always a next time... Congrats to Lenny!
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HeatherLewis
1/22/2010
So sorry to hear of this sad news. We have to trust and believe there was a good reason. I know La Ville Rouge is in the best hands and I hope she is fully recovered and doing well. Thank you.
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Margaret
1/22/2010
Just curious I suppose... But with all the cold weather could that have played a role in LVR aborting her foal? I am so very sorry. I truly believed that LVR would have delivered on Apr 6th. Please give LVR an extra hug from me and just tell her another fan is so so sorry.
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Susan
1/22/2010
I am so sad over losing the filly. I had her birthdate marked on my March calendar. Condolences to all. May she rest in peace with her brother, Barbaro.
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Vicki M
1/22/2010
So very sorry to hear of the loss of LVR's baby. I am heartbroken also. Prayers to everyone at Mill Ridge.
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Dona Russell
1/22/2010
Although the news of La Ville Rouge losing her foal is heartbreaking, we are comforted in the knowledge that you are giving her the best love and care possible. Thank you and the Jacksons for sharing this wonderful family with us, their fans. We share your pride and joy when goodness reigns and stand beside you during your time of grief.
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Greg J.
1/22/2010
Such sad news, Hope La Ville Rouge is doing well. Godspeed to the Jackson's and all at Mill Ridge...
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Kim
1/22/2010
I'm very sad to hear that we lost our little girl. Wishing LVR a speedy recovery and happy. healthy future foals.
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Terry B
1/21/2010
Was so happy for Lentenor yesterday and then to hear this sad news about the poor filly LVR was carrying. Hopefully LVR will be ok and maybe someday there will be a sister to Barbaro. Very sad news indeed. My prayers go out to the Jackson's on this twist of fate.
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Trish
1/21/2010
So sorry to hear this news. RIP...little one. Hope LVR is doing OK.
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Tracy
1/21/2010
Tell La Ville Rouge we love her too and sorry for the loss.
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Lou in TX
1/21/2010
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Jackson's and evryone at Mill Ridge over the loss of LVR's foal. My heart is breaking for you all. Hopefully next time will be a good one. Thank goodness LVR is doing o.k. All the FOB's love this family sooo much we couldn't stand loosing our Mother horse.
On a brighter note, we are all so thrilled that Lentenor broke his maiden in such grand style. We will be watching our boys in 2010. What a year it will be. Thanks for keeping us posted on all and any news. Again our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Eilene Wood Orlando, FL
1/21/2010
I am so sorry to hear about LaVille loosing her foal. May she RIP with her big brother Barbaro.
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zowie
1/21/2010
My sincere condolences to the Jacksons on the loss of the Filly. May she run with big brother Barbaro.
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Cassidy
1/21/2010
Oh no, I am so sad for her. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in connection with her.
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Ragsy
1/21/2010
Just cant tell you how sad the loss of the filly by Dynaformer and La ville Rouge is. Every one was anticipating the birth of a beautiful little girl..So verry sorry.
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Ms Carol A Marano RN New York City
1/21/2010
May God Bless La Ville Rouge... My Deepest Sympathy goes out to her and to all of Barbaro's Family, in the loss of her unborn foal.
Most Sincerely, Ms Carol A Marano RN New York City USA
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wisdomkeeper
1/21/2010
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of La Ville Rouge's filly. Blessings to all of you and nose-rubs to La Ville Rouge.
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Grammote
1/21/2010
Congratulations to Lentenor !! What a beautiful run !! HUGS !!
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Karen, PA
1/21/2010
I am so very sorry, Mr. Bell. You and everyone at Mill Ridge must be broken up about the loss of La Ville Rouge's filly. I am certain that you have great affection and excitement over the birth and healthy life of every one of your hundreds of young ones, and the beautiful mares there. So I want to express heartfelt condolences for what you all have gone through. Though there is much good news with Lentenor recently, Nicanor and of course the young one you still have in your charge, this must have been trying. And to the Jacksons, I am sorry you had to take another blow of sadness. But we all look to the future . . . and so much joy to come.
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Marigold
1/21/2010
Mr.Bell, this news broke our hearts, we FOBs. Is La Ville rouge all right? Our sorrow has turned to worries about our Lovely LVR. This may take some time for us to get over, despite the great joy over Lentenor's impressive win yesterday. We have the 3rd anniversary of Barbaro's death coming up shortly. How is baby LVR2009, whom we all call Babynor -- has he been officially named yet? Thank you for the time you take to respond to us, the faithful FOBs.
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Beverly D
1/21/2010
Wo sorry to hear about the unborn foal of LVR. Sometimes things happen for a reason and we aren't always privy to what that reason may be right away. Hope the mare recovers and is fine. My condolances to all of the Family's connections.
On a much lighter note, congrats, Lentenor. Way to go on that final turn and down the stretch. Good job. How's Nicanor? It seems that we've not heard anything about for ages. Hope that bone bruise is finally a thing of the past and the big guy will be at the track soon.
Bev D
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jane
1/21/2010
Thoughts and prayers for Laville and wishing her a healthy recovery.
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Natalie Kucharski
1/21/2010
I am just so sorry for all.
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Ger
1/21/2010
My condolences on the lost of LVR's foal, so very sad. I do hope that LVR is doing well.
Congrats on the great win by Lentenor Wednesday.
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Susan
1/21/2010
My deepest sympathies to the Jacksons, the Mill Ridge Team and all those closely connected to LVR. We were all looking forward to this little filly.
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Linda
1/21/2010
My deepest sympathy on your loss of LaVille Rouge's filly! Please know that many who treasure the Barbaro family, which you are included, grieve with you all.
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Headley Bell
1/21/2010
I regret to inform the general public that LA VILLE ROUGE aborted her foal on December 24, 2009. It is particularly sad for she was believed to be carrying a full sister to BARBARO. Nature can play a very cruel hand but Mr. and Mrs. Jackson intend on breeding her back to Dynaformer this year and hope for the best.
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Tracy
1/21/2010
Congrats to Lentenor he did a superb job in winning his race yesterday.How is Nicanor doing?Give both boys a hug and tell him we love them.
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Grammote
1/21/2010
Does anyone know when Nicanor will run ?
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Lisa
1/21/2010
May LVR be happy and healthy in 2010, and have a beautiful bay foal to love and raise in 2011.
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NancyR
1/21/2010
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I pray that LVR is doing all right. Please give my condolences to the Jacksons. This is sad news for the entire FOB family.
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Kelli in LV
1/21/2010
I am so sorry LVR for the loss of your baby girl...FillyNor is now in the hooves of her big brother.
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Kath
1/21/2010
It's such sad news. Hope LVR is doing ok. Barbaro was there when baby sis got to the Rainbow Bridge. CONGRATS TO LENTENOR!
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LyndaP
1/21/2010
I am sorry to hear about the lost filly. It's always sad to wait so long for a baby and then boom, its gone.
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LindaVA
1/21/2010
I am so sorry for the loss of La Ville Rouge's filly. My condolences to all her connections.
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Eilene Orlando, FL
1/21/2010
Congrats to Lentenor. You are so beautiful, you make us and your brothers very proud.
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Debbie
1/21/2010
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers to all.
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Autumn Stewart
1/21/2010
I deepest sympathy as I know it is heartbreaking news. Everyone was looking forward to that little filly. Though she has returned to God's pocket she was loved without being met here on Earth by so many. May she rest in eternal sunshine.
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ruth coutu
1/21/2010
I JUST LEARNED THAT LA VILLE ROUGE LOST THE LITTLE FILLY. THE TEARS JUST FLOWED,AGAIN.MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. LOVE RUTHIE FOB
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Nancy
1/21/2010
Everyone was so looking forward to the birth of the baby sister to the Barbaro family. Hope La Ville Rouge is doing all right after her loss. We will all hope for the best on the next breeding, maybe the best is yet to come!
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Chrys (SylverSky)
1/21/2010
So very sad about the loss of the little girl LVR was carrying. She now is a SOUL sister - full-blooded - to brother Barbaro on the other side. We are all grieving this loss.
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Harriette
1/21/2010
So very sorry to hear La Ville lost her baby. Please take good care of her. She is very precious to all her Barbaro family.
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Geralyn
1/21/2010
Rip little filly.
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Renee M. Antaya
1/21/2010
I am so sorry for Laville Rouge. My heart breaks for her and Mr.& Mrs. Jackson. Please give her a hug and kiss from a Fan Of Barbaro who loves her.
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Dawn P.
1/21/2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of La Ville Rouge's baby. I was so looking forward to seeing her face. I imagine she would have been so beautiful. Rest in peace little one.
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grammote
1/21/2010
What heart breaking news !Tears fall !! I hope La Ville is doing OK !!
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FOB Nancy in CT
1/21/2010
My deepest sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Jackson and the dedicated staff at Mill Ridge on the loss of La Ville Rouge's precious foal. Rest in peace, dear baby, and may light perpetual shine upon you. Wishing the best of health to La Ville Rouge...
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JudyPA
1/21/2010
What an emotional roller coaster. Lentenor looked so superb yesterday - cogratulations to the Jacksons and you guys must be so proud! Then to hear the awful news about the little filly today. :( Poor little thing. My condolences to everyone there, the Jacksons who were so looking forward to her birth, and of course to mama LaVille. I'm glad to hear she's okay. She is one special mare!
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MJ
1/21/2010
So incredibly sorry for everyone involved on the loss of LaVille's filly.
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Kathy
1/21/2010
My sympathy to the Jacksons on the loss of the foal. Such happiness yesterday with Lentenor, and this sadness today. Nature can indeed be cruel.
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Chris K
1/21/2010
My condolences to La Ville Rouge, the Jacksons and the staff at Mill Ridge. May God in be with this beautiful mare to protect and comfort her from her loss. She is a very special mare and thank God she's fine.
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Lou in TX
1/20/2010
Hooray for Lentenor. Hr broke his maiden today!! Third time must be a charm. He looked so much like Barbaro with his long stride going down the back stretch. You go Lenny!!
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Jeana
1/20/2010
Wow, what a race today! Lentenor was awesome. Great job. I'm sure all at mill ridge and LVR and the Jackson's are very proud. What a beautiful run. Congrats to all.
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MJ
1/20/2010
Congrats to Lentenor!!!
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zowie
1/20/2010
YIPEE! YAY! and YAHOO!
Congrats to every one involved in Lentenor's maiden breaking race. Also a special thank-you to Mr. Velasquez for guiding him through it safely. O.K. NICANOR now its your turn, hope to see you racing soon. Am also looking forward to hearing 09's grown-up name and news about LaVille Rouge and THE FILLY!
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Stephanie J Lambert
1/20/2010
Lentinor looked wonderful, Congrats to all on his first of many wins, run safe Big Boy !!!
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Cassidy
1/20/2010
Congrats Team Lentenor! Great win today! I am crying tears of joy!!
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Courtney
1/18/2010
Wow! I was looking though Blood Horse photots...have you seen the newest pics of "Babynor"??? He looks a lot different from the pictures I've seen. His coat is much darker and his mane and tail are lighter and he has no socks. The caption says Dynaformer/La Ville Rouge 2009 colt but I actually had to look at the caption to realize it was him. He looks so different.
Anyone else noticed this??
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Cassidy
1/18/2010
I am so excited that Lentenor will race this week:)
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Beverly D
1/18/2010
Good Luck Lentenor on Wed. Hope to be able to watch the race via simulcasting here in Nebr.
Any work yet on the yearling bro of Lentenor and Nicanor. And how is Nicanor doing?
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lobieb
1/16/2010
Lentenor now officially has his race on 1/20 at gulfstream..9th race so all keep your fingers crossed.
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MJ
1/16/2010
Good Luck to Lentenor racing on January 20th
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Beverly D
1/15/2010
Have not heard anything concerning Nicanor. Hope the bone bruise is no longer a factor. Good Luck to Lentenor.
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Jeana
1/12/2010
I know everyone as I am wanting to know 09 colt's name. But in the meantime, I'll call him Jr Nor. hehe. I bet VLR is looking large in the belly area with the new baby girl. Hope everyone is fine. Just thinkin of ya! ! !
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joesmom
1/12/2010
The newest colt looks a whole lot like his biggest brother, Barbaro. I hope it extends to his racing too. With less disasterous results.
I've always wanted to express my condolences to you, the owners of the best race horse since Affirmed. I know he would hav e won the Triple Crown. Best of luck with the "Barbaro Bros"
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Lobieb
1/8/2010
See where Lentanor has been nominated for the Dania Beach Stakes at Gulf Stream on 1/16. Nominations are many so don't know if he will get in or not but it is a turf race.
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Lorry
1/4/2010
This fan wants to know if the baby has a name yet?
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MJ
1/3/2010
Did everyone see Lentenor's picture was on the front page of the espm/horseracing site. Just goregous.
He was also featured in the DRF story about horses in Florida.
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Cassidy
1/2/2010
God Bless all at Mill Ridge and The Jacksons this New Year!
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Stephanie J Lambert
1/2/2010
Happy New Year, May this be the year we find a cure for lamninitis. xoxoxoxoxo to Mill Ridge
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Jeana
12/31/2009
Best Wishes for a wonderful New Year for all at Mill Ridge and the beautiful horses who are born, live and train there. God Bless everyone. See ya in 2010.
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MJ
12/28/2009
Happy Holidays to everyone at Mill Ridge
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lobieb
12/23/2009
See that Lentenor has been nominaated for the $100,000 Tropical Park Derby at Calder on 1/2. If he ends up running then fingers and toes will be crossed for a first win.
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Tracy
12/21/2009
Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!To a new year filled with wonderful amazing things!!!
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Lorry
12/11/2009
How is mom? Would love to see current pics of that little boy. Happy Holidays to all of you.
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Jean, Larry & Jose Smith
12/10/2009
Merry Christmas Barbaro! May you get lots of carrots in your stocking.
Love and Kisses! Jean, Larry & Jose
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Tracy
12/10/2009
Positive thoughts and prayers to Kip Deville fighting for his life,yes laminitis.I want a cure for laminitis for Christmas please!
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Marigold
12/4/2009
Has LVRouge's 2009 foal (Babynor) been named as yet?
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martha wentling
11/29/2009
Good Job to Lentenor and ALL his connections. Wow! what a run down the stretch. He may not have run down the winner but he he did a heck of a job fending off the charge of the #3 horse.
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lobieb
11/29/2009
Great job Lentenor and I know you will break your maiden next time out. I know the racing gods will be with you and a wee bit more gate training may help in a successful start. We all have high hopes for a brilliant future.
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Stephanie J Lambert
11/28/2009
Good run lentinor, i vote for the dirt next time out :) VBG
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lobieb
11/26/2009
Just to say good luck to Lentenor on his race Saturday in the 12th. Keeping fingers and toes crossed that our boy breaks his maiden on the turf. Go Lenny.
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Tracy
11/20/2009
I am so thankful for Barbaros family and all the people who keep us informed.It means so much!Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Martha A. Saulman
11/17/2009
It is so great to be allowed to be a part of the la ville rouge/dynaformer fan family. Thanks to the Jacksons for their love and caring for thoroughbreds and their followers. God bless all creatures.
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Tracy
11/12/2009
Lets all of us horselovers keep Quality Road in our thoughts that he is ok after his bad day at the Breeders Cup.Hugs to you Quality Road!
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mary frances hays- UAL
11/11/2009
and now coming the
filly, this makes a perfect family, even though the genes do not always fall the same way, Love them all- Michael has his work cut out for him.Glad the statue is up at Churchilll Downs.
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Jeana
11/5/2009
Awsome job Lentenor sorry took so long to watch it. He is beautiful and stunning as all the LVR babies have been. I see a win in your future. Bless all.
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Tracy
11/4/2009
Barbaro is smiling about his brothers,he is very proud of them.
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Susan
11/2/2009
What a joy to see that beautiful Lentinor racing on Saturday. God bless him all all those associated with the Barbaro legend. Thank you for keeping the dream alive for us fans.
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Sandy
11/2/2009
I thought Lentenor did a pretty good job. It seemed like he was trapped for a while but coming in safe is all I really care about. I think he will keep doing better and he looked so much like Barbaro it is just incredible it did bring a tear to my eye. Love to the Barbaro family.
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Tracy
11/1/2009
Lentenor you were the perfect treat for Halloween,you did well in your race showing maturity and class,thank you.And for my special boy Nicanor glad to hear you will be back at it soon,have really missed you.
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Beverly D
10/31/2009
Nice 1st start for Lentenor. It's a little hard to see all that much in a race on TV. I'm in Nebr. and had to watch the race via simulcasting (also alternated between watching races and our football game). Looked like the colt wasn't all that bothered by being in a crowd. Had to make a move coming out of the turn and going into the stretch. I thought he did a good job of going around horses. He should have learned a great deal in this race. Often times, young horses think they know everything their 2nd start. Looks like this colt may have a good head on him and doesn't get fractious. But, again, didn't get to see all that much via TV. Good job, Lentenor and Better Luck next time.
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zowie
10/31/2009
Carrot, Kudos, and Congrats. Good Job Lentenor! You made it around safely, brought home a bit of money, got some real experience under your hooves and had a lot more behind than in front of you. Here's looking forward to your next race.
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Tammi
10/30/2009
God's hand on Lentenor Saturday.Safe trip.Love Barbaro so much.Lentenor and Nicanor are just beautiful!
Just like Barbaro!
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Larisa
10/30/2009
Gosh the new baby is huge. GL Lentanor!! They all have some simularities in a way to Barbaro
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Kimberly
10/29/2009
Lentenor will make his first start at Keeneland on Saturday October 31 in the 5th race a maiden special weight. Good luck Lentenor!
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Sandy
10/29/2009
Good Luck Lentenor!!They said, Nic would be racing soon to. I am so excited we have two brothers out there racing now. I hope they do well but more importantly be safe please and of course I wish Barbaro could be out there as well. I will miss Barbaro forever RIP! Good Luck to everyone!!!!
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zowie
10/29/2009
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The boys are back!!!!!
Good Luck and Best Wishes to Nicanor, Lentenor and younger brother who indeed is no longer a baby. Also to LaVille Rouge and the upcoming filly.
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Stephanie J Lambert
10/19/2009
Is he old enough to start dating??? LOLOL! Great pics of the baby and his girlfriend :)
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Cassidy
10/18/2009
Thank you for letting Bloodhorse come take such beautiful pictures of LVR and baby!
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Marigold
10/18/2009
New photos of Babynor and LVR on BHBlog -- he has developed into a stunner! Words don't do him justice.
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pearly
10/17/2009
Dude babynor doesnt fit anymore......the baby is HUGE!!. it doesnt even look like the same baby....did someone switch em...LOL. he is gonna be a BIG racer...in more ways the one as well.
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lobieb
10/17/2009
My has Babynor grown, looks a lot like his daddy but the face of Mom. Bloodhorse has 23 pics of Mom and Marcano, get shots of both.
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ronnie
10/15/2009
Stephane, you have given us really good news earlier on the boys. Heard anything lately?
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Tracy
10/15/2009
Some days the hurt for Barbaro being gone is still so fresh.He was so special.And being patient for all the good to come from his brothers it's hard some days.Love to the family hope they are all doing well,always in my thoughts everyday.
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Jeana
10/7/2009
Have'nt been in touch for a while hope all are fine. Babynor and LVR and baby inside hope all are happy. Best of luck to Lenny when he starts. Thanks Mill Ridge.
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Stephanie J Lambert
10/3/2009
Wow, 4 years ago for Barbaro's Maiden...sigh, he was so beautiful and ellegant....
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Krisha Wasteh
10/2/2009
I loved Barbaro with a passion and have followed the whole family. Can't wait untill the filly La Ville Rouge is carrying is born.
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Marigold
9/29/2009
Has Babynor been separated from his Mom yet? How are they?
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Tessa Croucher
9/28/2009
In regards to littlest Brother- he corners like he is on rails! Watch out!
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Lou
9/26/2009
My heart goes out to all of you at Mill Ridge. Gone West will be sorely missed. Thanks for taking such good care of our Barbaro family. I know LVR is very special to you all as she is to all the FOB"s all over the world. Give "Babynor" some extra treats for me and a big hug. God Bless You All.
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Tracy
9/24/2009
Love to the Dynaformer-La Ville Rouge family you are the best.
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Rose
9/24/2009
Lentenor will be racing soon so keep your eyes glued to hrtv and the other racing channel..whoopee...
Forever Barbaro....
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Beverly D
9/16/2009
Saw a work for Lentenor. Seems like the boy is progressing well in his training. How's Nicanor and the rest of the Barbaro family? On a much sadder note, sorry to hear of the passing of Gone West.
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Rose
9/16/2009
Nicanor is such a delightful horse and I will be so glad when his restrictions are lifted and he is back racing...he too is quite remarkable in his own right...God Bless The Brothers...they are just right for me....
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Tracy
9/16/2009
Dynaformer you are the man,a top selling colt and all these beautiful children,I applaud you!!!!!
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Charity*Diane
9/12/2009
We miss you sweet Barbaro!:(
Good luck 2 your beautiful bros!!!!!
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Tracy
9/11/2009
Just checking in on the family.Can't wait for Nicanor to get back to work and Lentenor is amazing.Love to La Ville and her baby(growing up).Very thankful for this wonderful family has brightened many of my days.
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MJ
9/8/2009
I have to borrow the family blog here to say how very sorry I am that Gone West has died. I am sure he will be dearly missed at Mill Ridge.
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autumn stewart
9/8/2009
RIP Gone West.
Bless all of Barbaro's siblings and his parents.
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Rose
9/8/2009
so very sorry to hear about the death of Gone West. Such a remarkable horse.
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Jeana
9/8/2009
Lentenor sounds like he is ready to go. Mill Ridge, so sorry to hear about Gone West, what a beautiful Stud he was. He can race with Barbaro and Bing Red now, What a grand race in the sky.
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Paige C
9/8/2009
Wow. I am still in shock that LVR is finally going to have a filly. The first filly in a male-dominated family. LVR has had colts since retiring to the breeding shed. I still can't wait til next March. Hopefully she'll foal sooner. We can only hope and cross our fingers. Good luck LVR!! Lentenor, we're hoping you show the talent that Barbaro showed!!! Maybe the talent skips every other full brother.
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Beverly D
9/2/2009
Have kept track of Lenenor's works. Looks like he's doing quite well in his training. He'll be fine when he has his first start. Mr. Matz seems to bring young colts along well without pushing them too hard, Good Luck to the Barbaro family.
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Jeana
8/27/2009
I'm sure by now babynor is not much of a baby. Has he been sent away for weaning time? Always sad for baby and mom. Lenny seems to be taking to being a racehorse just fine. Give a hello to Nicanor for us all, I'm sure he will be fine too! Oh yea! do you know when babynor will have a name. Give a hug to LVR for me. What a great mother she is. Best wishes to all at Mill Ridge and again thanks for all news.
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Madison
8/26/2009
Thanks for the pics. I am thankful that you care so much for each of these beautiful blessings!
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Donna S
8/24/2009
Thank you for the wonderful photos of this incredible family of horses.
Along with the updates, the photos are a source of joy, hope and continued connection to the champion that will live on in our hearts forever. God bless Barbaro's family and all of those connected to them. Your love and care are so evident. FOB forever.
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Chris K
8/23/2009
Thank you for the pictures of La Ville and the baby. I can't believe how big he's gotten. Any bit of news is greatly appreciated. We just love Barbaro's family and proud to be part of the Barbaro Nation.
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Tracy
8/18/2009
Lentenor is back working I saw today,that is a breath of fresh air.I hope Nicanor is feeling better everyday and will be back at it soon also.
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Rosemarie Kalajian
8/12/2009
It is a joy to be connected to Barbaro through his family. His brothers are adorable. Look forward to seeing and hearing more about them as they grow up and progress.
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Karen
8/4/2009
I had not looked in awhile and am thrilled to see the new colt. I hope he is recovering well from the hernia surgery.
All the boys look great, and they remind me of Barbaro especially Lentenor. I hope the new one will be a filly who is also fast as the wind. She will have her brothers to show her the way!!
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Beverly D
7/31/2009
Just curious about Nicanor's health. I know how serious a bone bruise can be and how long it can take to heal. How's Lentenor doing? Anxious to see his first start.
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Denise
7/31/2009
Love all the guys and now to have a little girl on the way how wonderful! Congrats all around!
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Linda
7/31/2009
Babynor looks beautiful!..Cannot wait to find out his name!
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CLee
7/29/2009
Thank you for the pictures of the new foal. He is beautiful. Is La Ville okay? I know she is in foal with a filly, but are her ribs showing through? I am a worrier, but I would like to know that she is okay. Thanks for everything.
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Tracy
7/29/2009
Nicanor I wish I could kiss your "owee" and make it better like I do for my grandkids.Hope you are doing well big guy.
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Vivian
7/29/2009
Thank you for the lovely photos of the '09 colt. He's a beauty.
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MJ
7/28/2009
Thank you for the gorgeous new pics. Best wishes for health to La Ville and foal.
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Bonnie Sawiki
7/28/2009
Magnificent pix of magnificent "Babynor"! Thanks so much for keeping all of us fans in the loop.
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Terry
7/28/2009
Another fine strapping young lad. A beautiful portrait of Mom and son. Thank you for the updates!
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Cassidy
7/27/2009
Thsnk you so much for the pics of the new baby and proud mama. They have such a special place in my heart.
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Lorry
7/25/2009
Kimberly thanks so much for the pics. I have checked everyday and now this pic will go on my wall withe the whole DYNAFORMER family.
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zowie
7/25/2009
PATIENCE!!! Easy to say. Difficult to exercise. However: it has been noted several times before that foals from this family line tend to be "late bloomers" Anyway, by next year (its not that far away) hopefully Nicanor will have recovered and be making a name for himself as a four year old turf specialist, Lentenor will be making his debut as a three year old, the youngest boy will have a name and THE FILLY will arrive safely after an uneventful pregnancy for LaVille Rouge. For now how about just all the prayers, best wishes and loads of luck to all these magnificent horses and the people who care for them?
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pearly
7/25/2009
I heard they were taking it day by day with nicanor. hope he gets better soon. OMG the baby is so adorable.....makes me want to go over and hug him..LOL
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Jeana
7/23/2009
Great pic's of lvr and babynor, oh so beautiful. Thanks Millridge. Do we know when he will get a name? Sending our love to Nicky. How is the big guy Lentenor doing. Thanks again for the pictures. . .
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Tracy
7/23/2009
I know understand
the statement "stop horsing around before someone gets hurt".Hope you feel better soon Nicanor.
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Penny in TX
7/23/2009
Kimberly, thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. Baby 2009 has really grown!!
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Terry
7/23/2009
May your bone bruising heal fast Nicky. And beautiful pictures of baby brother 2009. What a big boy for his age!!!!
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Kimberly
7/22/2009
New photos of the La Ville Rouge 09 colt on the Barbaro Family page of the website!
Enjoy!!
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Stephanie
7/22/2009
Awesome pics, 4 white "socks" VBG hope we don't listen to superstions LOLOL quite a leggy colt , as all of Laville Rouge's foals are, just so sweet :) ty ty ty
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Stephanie
7/20/2009
Any word on the how the last set of radiographic(sp?) xrays went aka bone scan????
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Tracy
7/19/2009
To Nicanor,
Sorry bout missing the race,you would have won,I just know it.The most important thing is to heal and take care of yourself.I just want you to be here for us to love.
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pearly
7/19/2009
Nicly I hope you get better from your bone bruise. I hope lentenor makes his start soon. Maybe he will run in the derby.....that would be cool.
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Cyn
7/17/2009
Nicanor has been scratched from the Virginia Derby due to a training injury. Its listed on both The Bloodhorse and The Thoroughbred Times.
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Stephanie
7/17/2009
How sorry I am Nicky hurt his leg, sigh, prayers, hugs and nuzzles to him xoxoxox
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Stephanie
7/17/2009
Nicanor, the full brother to Barbaro and the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the $750,000 Virginia Derby on Saturday at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va., was scratched from the race Friday after suffering an unspecified injury to his hind end the previous afternoon.
"We took him out of his stall to walk him and graze him, and he was very stiff in behind," trainer Michael Matz said from his Fair Hill training center headquarters. "I don't know if it's anything serious or long-term. Nothing turned up on X-rays, so we sent him to New Bolton to have a nuclear scintigraphy done on him to see if something can be found."
Nicanor was coming off back-to-back turf wins at Delaware Park and was scheduled to make his stakes debut in the Grade 2 Virginia Derby.
"It's disappointing because we were all very much looking forward to going down there to watch him," Matz said. "But we certainly wouldn't take any chances, so we'll just have to get him right and look forward to something else down the line."
The defection of Nicanor left a field of nine 3-year-olds in the Virginia Derby.
ESPN ONLINE
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Ronnie
7/17/2009
I'm beginning to worry about Baby #3. Seeing is believing.
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Terry
7/17/2009
I just got the bad news about Nicanor being scratched from the Virginia Derby. Best wishes for a speedy recovery of your leg. What a shame. I just got the news alert from Bloodhorse about the injury to his back leg. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Terry
7/17/2009
I have the upmost faith in Nicanor for this race. He is going to win...I just know it. Go Nicky...win that race and show them what you really can do.
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Stephanie
7/17/2009
THIS JUST IN...CBS IS COVERING THE VIRGINIA DERBY :)
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Stephanie
7/13/2009
OK. This is the one you’ve been waiting for -- the stakes debut of Nicanor. But you can be sure, Saturday’s Virginia Derby is going to be a real trial by fire for Barbaro’s full brother. He will break from post position 4 under Jose Lexcano in the 10-horse field.
While Nicanor has shown great potential on turf for owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson with two wins in as many starts on grass after two second-place finishes on the main track, he definitely has never faced the type of other 3-year-olds he will be competing against here, in a grade II race with $750,000 purse.
The class of the race is Battle of Hastings, a British-bred trained by Jeff Mullins. The gelding has five wins and a second in 10 career starts, all on turf. His best effort came in his last race, over the same turf course at Colonial Downs, when he rallied for a narrow victory in the Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIT).
As if that wasn’t enough, Straight Story and Lime Rickey, who were second and third in the Turf Cup, are returning in the Derby. Also, the race drew grade II winner Hold Me Back, who had a troubled trip to finish 12th in the Kentucky Derby and will be making his turf debut here.
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE ONLINE
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Stephanie
7/13/2009
Why would they change jockies when she has had the only succesfull outings on Nicky, he obviously responds well to her.....sigh.....
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Tracy
7/13/2009
Barbaro I miss you so.I know you can see how fast Nicanor can go.Please watch him run his biggest race.I know you will help him set the pace and when he wins I know you will grin.Thanks Barbaro for all you have done,you introduced to horse racing and it is fun.This one is for you big guy,watching us from up in the sky.
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Davjd M Letell
7/9/2009
MJ, Yes, I'm watching
Nicanor, seen his races on You Tube my
next, article will be on the great man
responsible for
Barbaro.
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Lou in TX
7/9/2009
So excited about the filly. How about calling her Calypso La Ville? Her Mom will be proud. Hope all goes well and a much easier birth than Babynor. We love you LVR and your little filly. How about some pics of Babynor on the Barbaro Family page? It needs an update. Thanks.
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Davjd M Letell
7/9/2009
As most know, the world-famous Barbaro was born at Mill Ridge Farm, where Headley Bell is the managing partner. Bell's family has the reputation of being excellent horsemen. His mother Alice Chandler was the founder of Mill Ridge Farm, his grandfather Hal Price Headley was one of the founders of Keeneland, and previous generations of horsemen have established high standards and very big boots to fill.The ultimate satisfaction for Headley Bell is breeding racehorses, and in his association with his clients he has had wonderful success as a mating consultant. This has been demonstrated by winners Honor in War (G1), Strut the Stage (G2), Breeders Cup Mile winner Artie Schiller (G1) and Barbaro, the leading three year old of 2006 and Kentucky Derby winner.
Mrs. Gretchen Jackson said when Barbaro was hurt, "Don't worry, reinforcements are on the way," and now that statement rings true, full-brother reinforcements bearing the names of Nicanor, Lentenor, "Babynor," not yet officially named, and a wonderful filly yet to be born. Our dream of a Triple-Crown winner lives on, thanks to Dynaformer, LaVilla Rouge, and Headley Bell, a true breeding genius. We can never re-pay all of the happiness he and his horses have brought to our lives. David M Letell
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MJ
7/8/2009
Thanks David for all the info. Are you watching Nicanor? VA Derby maybe next. wow!
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Lise from Maine
7/8/2009
Bonjour Mon Cherie, La Ville Rouge!
Congratulations on having a baby girl!
I am very eager to see her.
Stay healthy!
Je vour t'aime, La Ville Rouge!
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David M Letell
7/7/2009
I was reminded recently by a friend of an article I wrote several years ago, called "'Big Train' Barbaro," so I'll re-post
this very heart-warming story for his many friends and litterly thousands of Barbaro's fans worldwide.
"Big Train" Barbaro
When I was raised in Westlake, Louisiana, my home was located just two blocks from the Southern Pacific tracks.
We kids would go down and watch the beautiful silver train the famous Sunset Limited roar past on its weekly journey
to California. We could put our ears to the tracks and hear it coming for several miles. When we heard it coming, we would all get very excited and jump up and down and clap our hands and shout with glee, here comes the "Big Train."
Here comes the "Big Train"!
That's exactly what came to my mind when the Kentucky Derby announcer Tom Durkin, who called the Derby, said,
"Here comes the big unbeaten colt, Barbaro! He has suddenly lengthened his big stride and broken away on the
outside and is really flying! Barbaro has swept past the front runners Keyed Entry and Sinister Minister and now has
taken over the lead! Barbaro has now broken into the clear and is really pouring it on! He's running away from the
field, and now the race is all Barbaro! He has just won the Kentucky Derby by seven lengths!"
The only thing I could think of then when Tom Durkin was calling the race was of my childhood days when we
used to jump up and down and shout, "Here comes the 'Big Train'! Here comes the 'Big Train'"!
I believe "Big Train" Barbaro, would have easily won the triple crown and take his rightful place as one of the
greatest thoroughbreds of all times. He was an unworldly courageous champion who inspired us all and who will
forever be cherished as our "Big Train"!
David M Letell
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Jeana
7/6/2009
I have been out of touch. Bless LVR and her unborn baby girl, grow strong inside. Do we have a name yet for babynor? I bet he is growing and is beautiful.
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Marcia R.
7/6/2009
I have been a little out of touch.Great news on a "girl" All the best to "MOM"..what a family!!!!LOVE
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Davjd M Letell
7/5/2009
Have you ever wondered
why Barbaro was such
an excellent horse and champion, here's the reason.
"Barbaro had an unconventional breeze at Churchill-fast and a very long stride (over 25 feet). His internal speed figures were super, best of the week. This woman (who is not a fan of his) told me Secretariat's stride was 23 feet. Barbaro never really quickened--he simply extended his long stride down the stretch and showed complete superiority. He had a stride length of 24 feet going into the first turn, on the backstretch and on the far turn. He maintained the same basic speed for each quarter to the end--but when he hit the stretch, he extended his stride length to 24.9 feet. Thus, he covered the last quarter in fewer strides than he took for each previous quarter. For another horse to beat him that horse would have to have been on even terms at the quarter pole and had a stride length of a minimum of 25 feet down the stretch. And that would have been a real stretch.
David M Letell
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Davjd M Letell
7/4/2009
Having spent a year
and a-half writing my book about Barbaro, I
swore, I'd never write
again. But with three
Barbaro brothers and
a filly on the way
it's going to be
tempting, maybe she'll be another "Rags to Riches" or
"Rachel Alexandria"
best wishes to LVR
David M Letell
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Terry
7/2/2009
Congrats!!! I just read LVR is carrying that so much hoped for Filly for the Jacksons. I bet she will be a big one too and still pinching myself over this one. Must of been the "Girl Power" this year that played lady luck. Hope she turns out as good as Rachael or even better.
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Penny in TX
7/1/2009
Wonderful news about LVR. Wishing LVR the very best pregnancy. I would love to see some updated pictures on Babynor. I bet he has grown a lot.
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Pearly
6/30/2009
Whoo Hoo....filly time. I hope la ville rouge will have a safe dilevery and no harm comes to the filly.
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Kimberly
6/30/2009
La Ville Rouge was fetal sexed on Monday June 29.....and is carrying a filly!
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Bonnie Sawiki
6/30/2009
Dynaformer just knew in this season of "Girl Power" that he should sire a little filly! Congrats to all of the connections-ams o excited about the little girl!
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Tracy
6/30/2009
Wow a full sister to
Barbaro that is exciting news!Hope she is as beautiful as her mother.La Ville Rouge deserves another SPA day!!!!
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Stephanie
6/30/2009
Congrats! it is a Girl!!!!!!!
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Tracy
6/30/2009
I know they get their names from the foxhound painting.Maybe an exception could be made and we could name her So Blessed
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MJ
6/30/2009
Congrast to everyone on the filly! Dynaformer..he is the best.
Continued safe pregnancy for LaVille.
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Nicole
6/30/2009
ITS A GIRL!
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zowie
6/30/2009
Love and Luck to LaVille Rouge and Dynaformer!!! I'll bet Barbaro is looking down with an ear to ear smile. Turf Specialist? Sounds really good Nicanor. Another good work from Lentenor sounds like his day in the sun is rapidly approaching. Hugs and pats to Babynor just because. It's all good. I'm eagerly waiting any further news.
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Nicole
6/30/2009
Does anyone know where I can find pictures of LVR's son, Man in Havana?
~Nicole
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Helen Cadden
6/30/2009
I will always remember Barbaro, and I treasure the opportunity you give us to follow his siblings. Thank you.
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Nicole
6/29/2009
LVR is carrying another Dynaformer foal and we will find out the sex of this foal tomorrow when Ron Mitchell of Blood Horse goes to Mill Ridge.
*Cross your fingers for a filly*
Also, idk if it's just me but has anyone ever noticed that Afleet Alex and Barbaro look a lot alike in certain poses? It might just be me.
Does anyone think Nicky has a chance at making it to the Breeders Cup this year?
I wonder if Lenny will start racing as a 2 yr old. If so, he may have a better chance at making it to the Derby next year. *Crosses Fingers*
~Nicole
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David M Letell
6/28/2009
Barbaro, Your story
inspired me to write
a book about your life which is selling world
wide, its titled
"Barbaro and Other
inspiring Horses"
David M Letell
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Stephanie
6/24/2009
Poor Nicky hates those blinkers LOL but they do the trick, he is such a social butterfly but he has to grow up sometime :) and get to work :) he is so very sweet and very spoiled, the best way to have a racehorse :)
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Kerry Stewart
6/24/2009
When I was watching the Preakness the year that Barbaro was hurt, I sobbed. I cried so hard and blamed myself, because I loved him that much. When I found out he was headed to New Bolton Center at the Universtiy of Pennsylvania, I instantly ran up to my father and told him that he was going to take me there that weekend. I demanded it from him. I wrote the owners a letter saying how I could not believe that this happened, and how much I loved Barbaro, and I even asked if I could take him home, or own him. I was desprate to hug Barabro, and to see him in person. I honestly believed that they might let me have him. I really loved him, and I still think about him sometimes. I miss him, and I hope that Nicanor can follow in his footsteps.
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Tracy
6/22/2009
I watched a video on youtube about putting Nicanor's blinkers on,it really gives you a close up look as to how stunning he is!Would love to see how Lentenor looks too.
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christine
6/21/2009
I always knew you were great...they just needed to figure you out.I love watching you Nicanor, you are beautiful...
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Tracy
6/20/2009
Happy Father's Day Dynaformer,without you we wouldn't have this wonderful family of your to love and we love you to even though you are known to be cranky.So have a good day buddy!
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Clearwater Charlie
6/19/2009
We are all hoping for a Filly. Congrats to Nicanor for his 2nd Win on the Turf.
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Jeana
6/18/2009
Way to run in the grass, Nicky. Lenny is a wow too! Do we have a offical name for Babynor yet? Thanks again Mill Ridge for keeping us in the know!!
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Terry
6/18/2009
Good for you Nicanor. I am so glad I was able to see you run and win yesterday at Delaware.
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Stephanie
6/18/2009
Good job Nicky! Blinkers and Grass, the winning combo.
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mary
6/18/2009
Congrats to Nicanor and to everyone who has helped this colt develop along the way.
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Jeana
6/18/2009
Watched the race on the web tonight, theres a song for Nicky" Can't touch this" Yea Nicky
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Pam
6/17/2009
As a New Yorker visiting Kentucky for the first time, I suggest a trip to Churchill Downs to view the Barbaro statue. It literally gave me chills. What a tribute to such a fine animal.
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Sandy
6/17/2009
Go Nick !!!! Good Luck, Best Wishes!!
Love you and the whole Barbaro family, always.
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Tracy
6/17/2009
Way cool another win for Nicanor.Maybe we should start referring to him as Blazing Blinkanor.He is a gorgeous horse to watch run,isn't he?
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Gina Rizk-Smith
6/17/2009
Great job,Nicanor! Undefeated on the turf!!Congratulations to Rosie, too!
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zowie
6/17/2009
Yea!!!! Nicanor for your big win, Way to go Lentenor great workout, and hugs for LaVille Rouge/Dynaformer. Your boys are superb, but here's hoping there's a filly coming.
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Tracy
6/16/2009
Nicanor blow your competition away tomorrow sweetie.
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Tracy
6/15/2009
Impressive work Letenor.I have nutcrackers I normally count the days till Christmas,this I am counting the days to the 2010 Belmont.
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MJ
6/15/2009
Lentenor had his first official work on Monday. He is growing up.
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Tracy
6/12/2009
Everytime we get news about the family it makes the day a better day!
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Stephanie
6/11/2009
Nicanor breezed 5 furlongs in 1:02.00 at Fair Hill Training Center June 11, as he continues to progress toward a scheduled June 17 race at Delaware Park
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE ONLINE
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Carol
6/10/2009
God Bless Barbaro's Family... I know he is watching over them and all those who love him so very much!
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pearly
6/9/2009
I have not yet seen the HBO doc but i have read ( over 100 times) Barbaro Americas horse and My guy barbaro. It is my dream to become a jockey and hopefully ride one of the brothers. RIP barbaro.
Anyone know how lentenor is doin and when his first start is???
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Barb
6/7/2009
Watching the HBO documentary"Barbaro".. How very sad to see such a beautiful being suffer and leave the physical world. I love horses. When I was growing up, my dad always let me pick horses from the race list in newspapers. I loved watching the races. Hope Barbaro's brothers can carry on the title.
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pearly
6/3/2009
Also how is stardom bound doin... if you know that is...
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pearly
6/3/2009
Has edgar prado ridden nicanor since his first race? I hope to become a jockey or somethin in a few years cause i Love race horses. The baby is SOOO adorable. I hope nic and lentenor are doin ok. a late congrats on your win nicky.
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Stephanie
6/3/2009
Nicanor, Barbaro's full brother who broke his maiden by 15 more than lengths in his first start on grass, breezed 3 furlongs in :37 at Fair Hill on Wednesday, June 3.
Trainer Michael Matz said the son of Dynaformer “worked very well” under exercise rider and assistant trainer Peter Brette.
Also, Matz said Nicanor has been entered in a 1 1/16-mile grass race on Saturday’s Belmont Stakes card at Belmont Park but he is unlikely to get in. The next opportunity for the colt to start would be a grass race at Delaware Park in a couple of weeks.
Nicanor is among the early nominees to the $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIT) June 20 and $750,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) July 18 at Colonial Downs. Matz said it has not been decided whether the colt would run in the Colonial Turf Cup.
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE
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Stephanie
5/25/2009
Weekly Update:
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/11 thru Sunday 5/17 were as follows:
Tuesday: Michael Matz trained "Dangerous Diva" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Nicanor" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Salsa Star" and "No Use Denying" at Pimlico and "Magger Bags" at Presque Isle Downs
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Indycency" at Delaware Park and "A Dynamite Time" at Monmouth Park, Michael Matz trained "Hogan Beach" at Delaware Park and Steve Klesaris trained "Forty Thieves" at Philadelphia Park
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Arctic Rain" at Monmouth Park, Steve Klesaris trained "Ski Ensign" at Philadelphia Park and Bruce Jackson trained "Dreamingofchocolat" at Presque Isle Downs
Fair Hill had 84 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 16 places, 11 shows and earnings of $490,271; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
THIS IS FAIRHILL'S NEWSLETTER THEY SEND OUT IF ANYONE WANTS TO SIGN UP FOR IT.YOU CAN GOOGLE IT
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Bonnie Sawiki
5/23/2009
So anxious to see pictures and hear more about Lentenor-the word is you are really something.-No surprise
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kalesa
5/22/2009
is there any news about our boy Nicanor's next race. i just love to see him run, it reminds me of Barbaro. i know he dominate on the track like the way he did on his first win.
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Tracy
5/15/2009
La Ville Rouge deserves a SPA DAY !
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ruth coutu
5/15/2009
i am so happy for "NICICANOR" and the JACKSON'S FOB
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Lynda in Georgia
5/15/2009
Congratulations Nicanor! And thank you again to the Jacksons for sharing the Barbaro family story with us.
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Wendy
5/15/2009
We are so proud Nicki. And alot of friends who run free across the clear blue sky are, too. Let their light shine on you, Lentenor and that new baby brother.
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Margaret
5/15/2009
Just heard the news that La Ville is in foal from the Apr 26 breeding.
Outstanding.
Other than thinking good thoughts for everyone involved is there anything any of us could do to help????
From when I was at Darley a couple of weeks back it looks like a lovely home for human and for the horses.
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Dawn
5/14/2009
My sincere gratitude to the Jackson's for sharing their very special mare and foal with us.I miss Barbaro terribly,and being able to see his brothers in video and photos is such a gift! Thank you so very much!
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Penny in Texas
5/14/2009
LVR and baby, you two are awesome, wonderful pictures!
Congradulations to Nicanor on his first win. You looked marvelous!
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Jeana
5/14/2009
Way to go Nicanor, congrat's on you first win, there will be many more. I'm sure Lentenor will be great too! Do we have a name to the new guy yet? LVR and Dynaformer did it right again. Mill Ridge, Thanks for keeping us in the know.
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Tracy
5/14/2009
Nicanor is waking up a winner this morning!Yeah!
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Stephanie
5/13/2009
I am so proud of you Nicky, must have been the blinkers :). You are still so very young you have a long career ahead of you. I am glad u are home in Maryland and happy, that makes for a good runner, keep them fat , healthy and happy and they will run like the wind every time :)
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Terry
5/13/2009
Way to go baby brother Nicanor. I thought I was seeing Barbaro as you crossed that finish line. Godspeed and may you keep on winning.
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Tracy
5/13/2009
Way to go Nicanor your first of many wins!
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Cassidy
5/13/2009
Congrats all around for Nicanor's first win:) Great job Nicanor!
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zowie
5/13/2009
kudos and congrats to nicanor and everyone concerned!!! Wow!!what a race. Looks like he's found his niche. I'm sure Barbaro is smiling down at him. Pats and hugs for Lentenor, Babynor and LaVille Rouge for one more
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Bonnie Sawiki
5/13/2009
Congrats on your great win, Nic. Know that Barbaro was guiding you all the way.
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Mary
5/13/2009
Congrats to Nicanor and all those at Mill Ridge that helped him get a great start in life.
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Bernadette
5/13/2009
Congratulations Nic - knew you had it in you. Continue good luck and always be safe
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Carol
5/12/2009
Barbaro, you will always be in my heart, another comfortable night forever for you!!
Love you Carol
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Tracy
5/12/2009
Unconditional is how I feel about all of Barbaro's family,no matter what I love you all.
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Susan Rollison
5/11/2009
Thank you for the terrific video of the new colt. You are truly wonderful people for sharing this beautiful colt and mother with us. Thank you also to Mr.and Mrs. Jackson for letting us get a glimpse of there newest addition. God Bless you all and I promise I will wait until you are all ready to include us.
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mindy panebianco
5/11/2009
Happy belated birthday Barbaro, I miss you dearly. You have beatiful brothers.
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Cassidy
5/11/2009
Good luck Nicanor on Wednesday! Hope the blinkers help:) Thank you Mill Ridge & BH for the awesome video of mom & baby.
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Rose
5/10/2009
Kimberly, I viewed the video with Mr.H.Bell and realized that I owe you and Mill Ridge an appology for my wanting instant gradification of news of the baby, I hope you will accept my most heartfelt tugging my heart and sincere apology
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Mary
5/10/2009
Thank you for everything you have done to take such great care of LaVille and her family. They should always come first.
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Monica
5/10/2009
Happy Mother's Day LVR!
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Bonnie Sawiki
5/10/2009
Welcome to the paddock little Babynor. You and Mom are both gorgeous.
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Chris
5/9/2009
Happy Mother's Day to La Ville Rouge! Enjoy the gifts I sent you. A beautiful scarf of the Lael colors, a hir clip for your beautiful mane, mints and candies from See's. You deserve it!!
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pearly
5/9/2009
today was my B-day and my mom made a cake of barbaro. She got it to look exactly like him too. I hope you are having fun in heaven W/ the girls.
RIP BIG B.
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Ragsy
5/8/2009
TT web also has some more of Rags2Riches foal, more than Bloodhorse and is she a cuteee.....lots of love newborn that is one looker....
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Bernadette
5/7/2009
Thanks for the pics of the little one and Mom. He looks to be fully recovered with all the romping he was doing. Continued good health to both baby and LVR
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MJ
5/6/2009
The pics of LaVille and her foal are fabulous. That foal is just gorgeous and such a personality. Thank you!!!
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Jeana
5/6/2009
Oh Thank you, thank you for the pictures of Momma and baby. He as well as all of LVR's babies are beautiful. Was so excited when I went to Bloodhorse this morning. Best of luck to the Jackson's hope the next one is a girl.
Again, Thank you for the photos. He is Grand!!!
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Kimberly
5/6/2009
To all Fans....
There are newly released photos of La Ville Rouge and the baby on The Blood-Horse and The Thoroughbred Times websites.
Enjoy!
Kimberly
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Tracy
5/6/2009
Wishing La Ville Rouge a Happy Mothers Day.She and Dynaformer make the best looking babies and she is a wonderful mom!
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Lise from Maine
5/6/2009
Bonjour Little Margano!
I saw photos of you this evening and you, indeed, look just like mom just as I predicted.
What a gorgeous fella you are!
Hopefully you win the Kentucky Derby of 2012.
Lots of Love, Margano!
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Cassidy
5/5/2009
Thank you Mill Ridge and Bloodhorse for the pics of LVR and new colt. U made my day :)
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Lorry
5/5/2009
Kimberly-is it possible to get just one photo of the new baby? I am so anxious to add him to my collection. Thanks
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Sally
5/5/2009
There are pics of the baby posted on Nicanor's blog on bloodhorse - he is tooooooo cute!!!
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Margie
5/5/2009
I read Big Brown's Sire was no longer being used for stud purposes. That Big Brown was his last foal so if this is the case LVR could'nt be bred to him. I think breeding her to Dynaformer is a match made in heaven. And Nic might not have made the Kentucky Derby but I still see lots of hope for him. And can't wait to see Lentenor race. I still remember the video of him when he was born shortly after Barbaro passed on and they said here's to the 2010 Kentucky Derby. I am really waiting to see him start runnng.
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Stephanie
5/4/2009
Hey Kimberly!
Thank you for the update and taking time from your very busy schedule to keep us all posted, any news on lentinor? Nicky seems happy to be home, I hope to see him this summer if he stays in MD.! xoxoxo
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Stephanie
5/4/2009
After a steady rain gave way to overcast skies, Woolley and Allen made their way to the front gate of Churchill Downs.
They placed the winner's garland of red roses on the recently unveiled statue of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner who broke down in the Preakness and had to be euthanized nine months later.
After fans had a chance to take photos, the garland was removed. The two men then stripped the blanket of its flowers and handed them out to a long line of fans, some of whom told Woolley and Allen they had cashed big win tickets on Mine That Bird.
Yahoo news
THAT IS CLASS!
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Lauren Johnson
5/3/2009
Does anyone know what Lentenor means? I'd like to know.
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Bonni
5/2/2009
Barbaro, Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy. I miss you & love you more then words can express. I know I will meet you one day magnificent CHAMPION.
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Amanda
5/2/2009
I have followed the story of Barbaro's Legancy since everything happened.. I am preying for the brothers but also am wondering , why not breed big browns sire with barbaro's dam??? That might be a good combo. Still be a half brother of barbaro and might surprize everyone. Best of luck with the young brothers...Sincerely yours
Amanda
From So. California
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Nancy
5/1/2009
Happy Birthday Barbaro, everyone still misses you and we are all thankful we have your beautiful brother to remind us what a wonderful family you were from. Your statue is so beautiful it certainly does justice to you beautiful boy. I hope to see Nicanor run soon as he is close to me now. Lentanor should be close behind, I hope to see you both soon. RIP my beautiful boy, see you at the bridge!
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Janet
5/1/2009
Happy Birthday Barbaro! You are always in my heart. Your memorial is beautiful- the inscription fitting. Best Wishes to all 3 of your brothers. Good Luck Nic, next time out!
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Carol
5/1/2009
You are so very missed. Derby week brings back alot of memories, Barbaro, God Bless you for being you.
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Lise from Maine
5/1/2009
Hello Little Margano!
I am eagerly awaiting photos of you. Your brother, Barbaro, would have been 6 years old on April 29th. Happy Birthday, Barbaro!
I bet your look just like your mother, and I hope she is doing well, too.
Happy recovery Little Margano!
Lots of Love, Margano.
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Gloria Davis
4/30/2009
Thank you Kimberly for the lates information on La Ville Rouge and her new colt. We appreicate it very much. Please forgive us if any of us has been impatient or rude. We know you are busy, and appreicate your reports.
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Tracy
4/30/2009
Thank you for the updates on the family.The first Saturday in May the long awaited Kentucky Derby,maybe we could take a few minutes before to remember Barbaro and the beautiful Eight Belles and all the people involved that truly care about what they do to bring us this great event.When the race is over I hope to have a tear running down my cheek as Larry Jones takes Friesan Fire to the winners circle that would make the ultimate derby for me this year!
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Laura
4/30/2009
Happy Birthday Barbaro! I will love forever love you!
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Kath
4/30/2009
Thank you for the update on the newest addition to the Barbaro Jackson family. So glad he is doing good. Happy Birthday Barbaro!
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Susan
4/30/2009
Thank you so much for the update on LaVilla Rouge's colt.Happy to hear they are grazing together. You are wonderful people to total strangers who have such a huge interest in anything Barbaro. Again thank you and God Bless you all.
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Cassidy
4/30/2009
Kimberly, Thank you so much for the update on LVR and baby. You made my day :)
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Terry
4/30/2009
Kimberly
Thanks for letting us know about the baby and his successful surgery. Here's hoping La Ville Rouge has a filly next time.
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Kimberly
4/29/2009
I am appreciative of the fans patience with our communication on La Ville Rouge and her '09 colt. The '09 Dynaformer colt had an infected umbilical vein and eventually had surgery to remove this infection. Thankfully he is recovering very well from this surgery and yesterday was turned out into a small paddock and is enjoying the green grass and sunshine.
La Ville Rouge was bred on Sunday to Dynaformer and we will learn if she is pregnant in about 2 weeks.
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Susan
4/29/2009
Happy Birthday, Barbaro. You are always in my heart.
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pearly
4/29/2009
Yhank goodness the baby is alright. I cant wait for pics. Thanks Kimberly. Anyone know how lentenor is doing, he a brother to babaro too. every one is so focused on nicanor and the baby we just kinda forgot about lentenor.
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LORI
4/29/2009
Kimberly: Thank you so much for the update on La Ville Rouge and the baby, also, thanks for letting me know that she was bred on Sunday, praying for a healthy filly next year. Please continue keeping all of us horse fans update.
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Penny
4/29/2009
Kimberly, thank you so much for the update. Sending get well wishes to the baby. Poor baby, he has had a rough start. It is good to hear that he is enjoying the sunshine.
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Jeana
4/28/2009
What a beautiful statue of a champion,"Barbaro." Hope Babynor is feeling better,still can't wait to see him. A hello to Lentenor too!
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Stephanie
4/28/2009
Nicanor Back at Home at Fair Hill
After spending some time at Keeneland in Lexington this April, Nicanor returned home to Fair Hill in Maryland.
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt posted a work out there April 28, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.4. The time was the fastest of three at that distance.
Trainer Michael Matz said Nicanor will most likely race next at Delaware Park.
Bloodhorse Magazine
He must be elated at being home:)
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Kalesa
4/28/2009
When is Nicanor next race? I want to watch him race again. Is there any chance that he'll race in Preakness or Belmont? thank you!
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Tracy
4/28/2009
Happy Birthday Barbaro!
Even though you are gone,I still think about you on your day of birth and of course the first Saturday in May.Your statue is magnificent at Churchill Downs.Always in my heart and dearly missed.
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Penny
4/28/2009
What kind of surgery did the baby have?
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pearly
4/26/2009
where did you find out he had surgery? I hope he is ok. Rip Barbaro
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Ronnie
4/25/2009
If the delivery was such that the colt's ribs were cracked, what about Laville Rouge? Must have been very hard on her. Update please.
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Rose
4/23/2009
Well I heard on Bloodhorse, that the baby had surgery and that is why no pictures...
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Marigold
4/23/2009
It was rep;orted on AB that Babynor had surgery and is doing well and that La Ville rouge is being a wonderful mother to him
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zowie
4/23/2009
When is nicanor running again? How is Lentenor doing? How is BabyNor doing? Even bad news is better than none
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Mary
4/23/2009
I am very excited about the unveiling of Barbaro's statue at Churchill Downs. What a great tribute to a true champion.
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Judy
4/22/2009
It's a joy for anyone who loves horses to watch and follow Barbaro's family. Maybe the hope that one of Barbaro's brother's will finish what he started will never happen...but it's sure fun dreamin"
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pearly
4/22/2009
Terry...
He got the cracked ribs when he was born because he was so big.
I hope the baby is feeling better.
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Terry
4/21/2009
I only heard on Bloodhorse the baby had an infection. When did he get cracked ribs?
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Angi Lewis
4/20/2009
Anxiously awaiting photo's of La Ville Rouge and Babynor!
Any updates on Lentenor.
Thanks
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Ciara Thomas
4/20/2009
Barbaro will forever be in my heart. Bless you all. Him and his brothers will be in my prayers. <3
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Barbara
4/18/2009
We are anxiously looking forward to seeing photos of La Ville Rouge, and her newest boy. Take care, little one!
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Maureen
4/17/2009
IF we beg hard enough will pictures of la villa rouge and baby be posted?
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Lois Brooks
4/17/2009
How is Babynor doing
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Lise from Maine
4/16/2009
Bonjour Margano!
Hope that your cracked ribs and infection are much, much better.
When will we see some photos of you, Little Margano as I am very eager to see them?
Love you, Margano!
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DEBBIE OWENS
4/16/2009
I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON NIC
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Eileen
4/16/2009
Please tell us something re: Baby and Mama.
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Lois Brooks
4/15/2009
How is our little one doing.
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kdfan
4/14/2009
is there any news about la ville rouges foal we should know.
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Eileen
4/14/2009
When will you be updating the site with pictures of Mom and new baby? We all want to see him. Thanks.
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Marigold
4/13/2009
Is Baby J all right? Will we get to see pictures of him soon??
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Stephanie
4/12/2009
Happy EasterNicky and family, may God bless you with love, happiness and above all else Health :) xoxoxoxo
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Tracy
4/10/2009
Happy Easter to LVR and all her boys,hope you all get a special treat!
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Nancy
4/10/2009
I am looking forward to Nicanor's next race. I am also looking forward to seeing pictures of the new baby and maybe a name?
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Jeana
4/10/2009
Hope baby nor gets better soon, what an ouchie!!! Was at Keenland Nicky looks awsome. What a pretty guy. Any news on Lentenor?
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Judy
4/10/2009
I've learned so much already from your family Nicanor! I'm waiting to learn so much more.
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Joe
4/8/2009
Does anyone know when Nicanor will be running again? I'd like to go to Keenland and watch him run
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pearly
4/5/2009
poor baby. He has cracked ribs and an infection. please get better soon. I cant wait to see the baby
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Lise from Maine
4/5/2009
Bonjour Little One!
I hope your cracked ribs and infection are much better.
I am eager to see photos of you soon.
Take care Little One!
I love you.
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Rose
4/3/2009
Nicanor arrived at Keeneland 4-2-09 safe and sound. Cant wait to see what is in store for him there. Good Luck sweet Nicky...
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Marigold
4/3/2009
So, how is Babynor? cracked ribs and an infection of the umbilicus? Poor little guy. Is he better?
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Debbie
4/2/2009
Thank you for the update on Bloodhorse. Prayers for Baby J get well soon!
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Joe
4/2/2009
I saw that Nicanor arrived at Keeneland. Does anyone know when he will be racing again?
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Nicanors#1
4/1/2009
Can you give us some information about when we might get to see the new born and could you tell us when Lentenor will be leaving Stephens Thoroughbreds in Floridia and mabe tell us where he might go will La Ville Rouge be breed back to dynaformer i hope so and i would like to see a sister to barbaro it would be cool to see her win the triple crown Barbaro is still in my heart and im praying that his brothers or what ever comes along will always have safe races i would also like to see them become champions like there older brother Barbaro.
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Tessa
4/1/2009
Mr. H. Bell & entire staff at Mill Ridge: Thank you so much for the information on LVR & her new baby. Give my best to Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, they are the best of people in the Horse Racing Industy.I hope that "Big Baby Boy " will heal very soon. He has the Best Mom & is under kind loving hands with you folks. Thanks again - Tessa, London, Ontario, Canada.
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~Nicole~
4/1/2009
I'm doing a report in reading about Horses on steroids. I'm pretty sure he wasn't but just to make sure I have my facts right, Barbaro never was on steroids, right?
I've read 3 Barbaro books and get on all the major websites about him and nothing ever said he was.
~Nicole
P.S.- My report is due Friday, please reply soon.
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Donna
4/1/2009
Thanks for the update on mom & baby.Special thanks to Ms Stephens on all the details of Lentenor's progress.
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Cassidy
3/31/2009
Hope new baby brother gets well soon! He is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Marigold
3/30/2009
Please tell us if Babynor is all right?
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ChampFan06
3/30/2009
Take all the time you want putting up the latest Baby Jackson photos--he's worth waiting for!
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Marge
3/30/2009
If we can't have a picture, how about an update. We are really concerned
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mary glynn
3/28/2009
hope all is well
rooting for nicanor have to wait for the results on the web good luck with the foal
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LORI
3/28/2009
NICANOR CAME IN SECOND AGAIN TODAY IN THE FLORIDA DERBY UNDERCARD, YEAH NIC
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Debbie
3/28/2009
Way to go Nicanor! Your big brother is proud. How is the new little one doing? Prayers all is well.
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Pam
3/28/2009
Another great race today. Why not put Edgar back on him? I think he will win next time out.
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Stephanie
3/28/2009
Nicky knocks finished second at gulfstream , he is getting the hang of it and learning each race, I am so very proud of him, I remember Mr Stevens saying he was still such a baby mentally , well all babies grow up at different rates :) I love you nicky stay safe xoxoxoxo
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Marian Horton
3/27/2009
Please let us know that Babynor is all right. We are growing so concerned.
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Tracy
3/27/2009
I hope La Ville and baby are doing good we sure are anxious to see pictures.Go Nicanor on Saturday!Love to all the family.
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Ragsy
3/26/2009
Nicanor is racing
3-28-09 race 5 Flordia Derby undercard, PP 3. one mile. post time 3:11 local time. same jockey. Go gettem big fella and win that race........
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Marty Cox
3/26/2009
Please let us know the condition of the new foal. Also, pictures would be most welcome!Sometimes no news can be construed as bad news.
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Jeana
3/26/2009
Would love to see the new La Villa Rouge and Dynafomer guy. Got to see Rags to rich's 1st baby girl she is too cute. Love to see new baby nor too!
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Lise McLain
3/25/2009
Why aren't we seeing photos of the new baby?
Is something wrong with him?
Thank you!
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Logan
3/25/2009
Dear kimberly at mill ridge farm please reasure us that the foal is ok and please give photos as soon as possible i heard that the foal has a fever is that true
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Stephanie
3/25/2009
Nicky races Saturday the 28th of March on the Florida Derby Undercard Race 5 , Maiden Special Weight @ about 3:15 pm, Good Luck Nicky Knocks
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airwave53
3/24/2009
Is something wrong with baby nor? We had picture of Lentenor when he was 6 days old. Baby nor is now 13 days old and no pics yet.
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Ragsy
3/24/2009
Hay there, guess we have all read ABR,someone who posted that Babynor has a fever and not feeling well. Sometimes, just posting whats going on will cause less stress than worring about what is up!!
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Linda
3/24/2009
Get well, "Baby J"!
Give La Ville a hug, too!
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Darlene
3/24/2009
I hope we see pictures of the new foal soon I hope all is well.
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MJ
3/23/2009
Thank you for all the Info on the Barbaro family.
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Marigold
3/23/2009
Can you reassure us that LVR's foal is all right? Becoming concerned.
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airwave53
3/23/2009
Does anyone know when Nicanor will race again?
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Penny
3/23/2009
Love the pictures of Rags2Riches foal. What about Barbaro's new brother. He is ok, right? Just concerned. At least can we have an update.
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Ragsy
3/22/2009
one and all check out Rags2Riches little foal( guess not really little). She just awesome and such an independent sweety. Looks just like Rags, man what a duplicate. Probably will have Rags attitude too. What a looker at such a young age..
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Marigold
3/21/2009
Waiting oh so patiently for pix of Babynor.
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pearly
3/20/2009
Good lord! the rags filly looks just like her mama. never got to see rags race though but she must have been somethin.
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Nicole ReinRod Farms
3/19/2009
Cant wait for the pics and the name. It is so exciting that you are continuing the legacy. Thank you.
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Cassidy
3/19/2009
I would like to thank Mill Ridge for allowing us all to follow this beautiful family:)
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Rose
3/18/2009
Kimberly, the foal is ok isnt he, just feeling a little worried about that little bro of Barbaro.
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pearly
3/16/2009
congrats LVR and baby. i think after they use up all the names they should name one Dynarouge, or freighttrain. Cant wait to see nicky race again and lentenor and the baby.
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Sue
3/16/2009
Thanks for keeping us updated. I am thrilled that there is another Barbaro sibling. Congrats to all those associated with this great equine dynasty.
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Lynda King
3/16/2009
Tks for updates on the Barbaro family. Today I saw a really nice photo of LaVille Rouge (her head). She has a beautiful head and very intelligent eyes. Lentenor was born on my birthday and I hope that I can make my first trip to the Kentucky Derby to watch him run in 2010.
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Sandy
3/16/2009
Happy Birthday, Nic 3/15!!! It looks like we have two Nic and the baby in March and Lentenor and Barbaro in April. Love you all, can't wait for the pics. Take care!
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Bonnie
3/15/2009
Happy Birthday, Nicanor. We love you and are so proud of you.
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Stephanie
3/14/2009
I was Just looking at pics cleaning some out on my puter and I must say,whether they ever set foot on a racetrack or not, these colts bred fron Dynaformer and La Ville Rouge are some fine looking well balanced horses with extraordinary long eyelashes lolol, they are also very handsome even in thier winter coats :)
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Cindy Caine
3/13/2009
Congrats to LVR, the Jacksons, and Mill Ridge Farm. What a beautiful family. I wish them the best of health.
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sharon
3/13/2009
Congrats to LVR & all family members on safe delivery & eagerly-awaited new baby-bro. We love you and can barely wait for photos & video!
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Debbie
3/13/2009
Any chance we could see a picture of the new boy? And MOM! Please
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Kathy
3/13/2009
Congratulations to LVR on her new baby and the Jackson on their new prospect. Has anyone told the proud papa yet? Hee, hee, just kidding, you guys probably notified him first.
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Carol Marano New York City
3/12/2009
CONGRATULATIONS.....
MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT BARBARO'S NEW BABY BROTHER!
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Margaret
3/12/2009
Love to see a pic whenever possible. Since the FOB's are coming to Kentucky the last weekend in Apr--any chance of seeing LVR and baby even from a distance????
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Linda
3/12/2009
Thanks for the info on the "new baby". Can't wait for the pics. Can someone tell me if its possible for Nicanor to make the Kentucky Derby? I don't know much about the industry; Barbaro is the only reason why I've become interested.
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Tracy
3/11/2009
Scratch my last message-Congrats to LVR and baby!Glad all went well,anxious to see pictures.
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Rose
3/11/2009
another boy, born 10:45 on 3-10-09 wt. 142 lbs. sweet boy welcome to your world.. cant wait to see you..
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Stephanie
3/11/2009
Congrats to all, I am sure the new one will flourish under Mr. Bell as do they all!!!!
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Cassidy
3/11/2009
Congrats to all at Mill Ridge! Congrats LVR!! Look forward to updates on this beautiful family.
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Tracy
3/11/2009
I kind of hope LVR has the foal on Friday the 13th.My granddaughter was born on that day and I always tell her she is the luckiest girl ever!!!
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Adrienne
3/11/2009
Congratulations!!! Glad to hear the little boy is healthy. Can't wait to see pictures!
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Marigold
3/11/2009
Congratulations to Mill Ridge, LVR, and Babynor, and Dynaformer, and the Jacksons, and the big brothers. What a wonderful addition to this wonderful family of horses and humans. Much love to all.
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Sandy
3/11/2009
Congrats La Ville Rouge! Glad both are doing fine and can't wait for pictures!!!!Thanks for letting us know. My best to the whole Barbaro family!!!
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Simmons Family
3/11/2009
Congratulations to the Jacksons! We've all been hoping for a healthy foal and this is wonderful news. Best wishes to LVR and this new addition to Barbaro's family!
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Chris
3/11/2009
Congratulations La Ville. We all knew you had it in you!! Much love and happiness to all of Barbaro's connections.
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Denise
3/11/2009
Post a picture of the new arrival as soon as you can. Very happy that everyone is doing well.
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sandie
3/11/2009
thank you, kimberly, for the update. you know there are a lot of anxious god-parents out here, waiting on pins to hear!
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Greg J.
3/11/2009
CONGRATS to LVR, MARGANO(?), and to The Jacksons and everyone at Mill Ridge....
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Kimberly @ Mill Ridge
3/11/2009
La Ville Rouge produced another full brother to Barbaro March 10 at 10:45pm. The colt weighs 142 pounds, and is by Dynaformer.
He is a good size colt with plenty of leg and size as indicative of his weight. A bay colt, he only has a marking on the center of his forehead. Both mom and baby are well.
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Bonnie
3/11/2009
Thank you so much for the great news. God bless Mom and Marcano.
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Margaret
3/11/2009
Finally!!! I thought I'd gone loco or something. I was so worried. I can hardly wait to see pics. Congrats to everyone esp. LVR.
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Mary
3/11/2009
Congrats on the new foal. So happy mom and baby are healthy. We love you little one
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NVSALLY
3/11/2009
I heard a baby boy was born last night at 10:45 - white star like Barbaro - Contrats everone at Mill Ridge!!!
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lobieb
3/11/2009
When can we expect pics of our new man
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lobieb
3/10/2009
On pins and needles will keep watching with great anticipation for the announcement.
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Marigold
3/10/2009
Rags to Riches had her foal this morning. LVR it's your turn!
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Kimberly @ Mill Ridge
3/10/2009
I wanted to thank everyone for the kind comments regarding the La Ville Rouge family. At this time, she has not foaled. She is doing fine is out enjoying the sunshine! Please keep watching the website for any updates. I will post as soon as there is any news.
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Marty
3/9/2009
Hope that all goes well with foaling for La Ville Rouge.
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pearly
3/8/2009
Nicanor got second. Congrats boy.Is the baby here yet?
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sue
3/7/2009
Wishing LVR a safe delivery and a healthy foal and ...that Nicanor has safe race today!!!
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Cassidy
3/7/2009
Great improvement Nicanor!! Congrats to all the connections, next time he will get 1st.
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LORI
3/7/2009
NICANOR CAME IN SECOND AT GULFSTREAM TODAY
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Marigold
3/6/2009
Actually, Lentenor was @4 days late, Nicanor was @ 2 wweeks late, not sure about Barbaro. So, this is not unusual. Just hope she is all right and that he foal is, too.
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Kathy
3/6/2009
Waiting, waiting, waiting. Safe and speedy deliver LVR.
Waiting, waiting, waiting. Win yourself a race Nicanor. Go, go, go.
Waiting, waiting, waiting.
Lentenor, surely you must be just about done down at Stephens.
I sure enjoy reading about you guys, but there just doesn't seem to be enough to read about you to suit me.
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Marigold
3/5/2009
She is in the Foaling Barn? Anything happening there?Nicanor, may the godsof horseacing and your brother give you wings on Saturday so that you win your race and go home safely and very sound.
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Bonnie
3/5/2009
I see LVR's site not available right now here at Mill Ridge-hoping that means some good news soon. God bless Mom and Margano.
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Pam
3/5/2009
I wish Nicanor a VERY safe and successful race!!!
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Stephanie
3/5/2009
Nicky is racing Saturday Gulf Stream in Florida
i guess I should have gone with my sister to see my mom in Miami lolol 8th race 10 post
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Tracy
3/5/2009
I have photos of the whole family including Dynaformer on my wall.Such a beautiful family.Let's hope we can have a double celebration on Saturday a victory for Nicanor and his new sibling arrives safely too!!
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Donna
3/4/2009
The world is a better place because of Barbaro and the Jackson's.Too bad we had to lose Barbaro for horse racing made changes.We love all of you at Mill Ridge. Thanks Barbaro.
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Sandy
3/4/2009
I miss Barbaro everyday. I am surrounded by pictures of him every where I go. I will never forget him. Hope everything is okay with LaVille Rouge and brother number 3. I am very grateful for the whole Barbaro family and the fact that they are so willing to share with us. I wish the very best to Nic, Lenny and the whole family always.
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Rose
3/4/2009
there are so many days that I miss Barbaro,still cant read books written about him without tearing up. His brothers really help in removing the sorrow. The spirit of Barbaro will last forever....probable race 3-7-09 for Nicky.....Gulfstream Park: go Nicanor,win that race.....
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Nicole
3/4/2009
New months bring new suprises:: Its the same way with me. I check Blood Horse in the morning, go to school, then check it at least 2-3 time after school. Its driving me crazy. Nicky will be racing March 7 at Gulfstream. Its the eigth race and post Time is at 4:43pm. I'm wondering...my birthday is March ninth...who thinks there's a chance LVR will foal on my birthday?!?!?! I hope so. That would be so cool! ~Nicole
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Christin
3/3/2009
To La Ville, may you have a fast& speedy birth along with a georgous healthy baby!!
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Bonnie
3/3/2009
After checking for the umpteenth time, understand beautiful LVR is still in the foaling barn. God bless you and baby Margano.
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Tracy
3/3/2009
You know there are some days when I miss Barbaro.
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Karen
3/3/2009
Anxiously awaiting Barbaro's littlest brother. Waiting... waiting...
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Wendy
3/3/2009
We will always miss our beautiful boy. Let's pray LVR has a breezy delivery soon.
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Tracy
3/2/2009
I just hope LVR is doing great,she is such a beautiful horse and her babies are adorable.
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Debbie
3/2/2009
Nicanor next race we think is March 7 Gulfstreem Park
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Airwave
3/2/2009
Does anyone know when Nicanor will race again?
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P. Fonseca
3/2/2009
Is LVR OK - maybe it's a stubborn filly????
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Ragsy
3/1/2009
I dont remember the boys going over the due date, its been a while. 8 days late due 2-21-09.
could it possibabely be a girl?? since this is not the norm??
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pearly
3/1/2009
ayeayeaye mamma mia.
when is the baby due?
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New months bring new suprises
3/1/2009
Oh man I just keep thinking that she'll have it one of these days and I'll come home from work and look at Blood Horse's blog on Nicanor and find a new little addition, and this waiting is really messing up my life. Its like wake up, 'foal yet?' work, 'foal yet??' supper, 'foal yyettt???' sleep, and repeat.
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RONNIE
2/28/2009
STEPHANE, JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THE PIECE ABOUT MAN OF WAS WAS AWESOME. READ IT BEFORE BUT FORGOT IT
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Ronnie
2/27/2009
Do we have a baby yet????????
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pearly
2/26/2009
i cant wait for the LVR foal.
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Josephine
2/26/2009
i can not help but wounder when the new baby will come. i loved Barbaro so much.
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Jeana
2/26/2009
Do we have a new baby boy horse yet, baby brother to Lentenor and Nicanor?
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Ragsy after that stubborn chestnut filly
2/25/2009
GA-340 days=11 months, then +or- 20 days,after that she is late on delivery, right or wrong???
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Ragsy
2/25/2009
could it be a girl,
maybe secrets could be withheld until it is time!!! A filly would be nice Dynaformer
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Chris
2/25/2009
I'm so nervous. This waiting is giving me palpitations. Let us know ASAP when the baby comes.
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Nicole
2/22/2009
I check Blood Horse's Tracking The Barbaro Bro page like, 5 times a day. I can't wait for the new bro!
~Nicole
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Kind man
2/21/2009
tell us when la ville rouge will foal and send pictures as soon as posible when she foals.
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Lorry
2/21/2009
I am chewing on my fingernails!!Is he here yet? With a couple like that- how can he not be georgeous!!
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Ronnie
2/21/2009
I was wondering the height and weight of Barbaro. How does Nicky compare. Anybody know.
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Nicole
2/20/2009
I'm getting impatient waiting for LVR to foal and I really want to see pictures too.
Can't wait! No, litterally. I'm dying to see the new foal.
~Nicole
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Emily
2/20/2009
i loved barbaro and i cant wait to see his little brother in training it was a traget end off barbaros life but i was one of his bigget friends and hoping the best for barbaros brother
biggest barbaro fan, Emily
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Emily
2/20/2009
My biggest dream is to become a jockey and maybe someday i will get to ride a sibling of barbaro may barbaros little brother have the best on the track
biggest barbaro fan, Emily
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Debbie
2/19/2009
Is he here yet????
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Bonnie Sawiki
2/19/2009
Anxiously awaiting the birth of "Babynor" and hoping Mom and baby have an easy time of it. Love you, LVR and thanks for our precious boys.
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Mary
2/18/2009
Good Luck LaVille. We are all so excited
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Debbie AL.
2/18/2009
La Ville Rouge prayers for a safe birth and a healthy colt.
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Stephanie Lambert
2/17/2009
I am so happy to see Nicky is all better and back to the track, Hopefully he learned a lot from the race and will come out the better for it, I am sure he will as he is very very very smart :)
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Rose
2/14/2009
La Ville Rouge, I cant wait to see your new one, lots of love to you on this day. Nicanor & Lentenor, love and kisses to you along with best wishes forever. Maybe, the new baby will come sooner than the 21 of Feb. Seems like the brothers were a week early... WOW
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Nicole
2/11/2009
LaVille Rouge is due sometime around Febuary 21!!!!!!!
Good Luck!
Can't wait till we are blessed with yet another full brother to Barbaro!
~Nicole
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Chris
2/10/2009
Dear La Ville
Enjoy your baby showr gift I sent you: 2 handmade blankets for you and the baby, treats and a teddybear for the baby.
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Stephanie Lambert
2/9/2009
I found this and thought it was beautiful as Dynaformer's Line is from Man O War although he is like Mr. Prospector, everyone is from them LOLOLOL
Hold your strength till the barriers fly,
then close with the leaders eye to eye.
Thundering hooves and the mad jammed race,
blood in the nostrils, sweat in the face.
And children, remember wherever you are,
you carry the blood of Man o' War.
~Anonymous
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MJ
2/9/2009
Good Luck La Ville
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Nicole
2/7/2009
Oops...on my last post, I put Nicanor instead of my name, Nicole.
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Carma
2/4/2009
i cant wait to see what great things Nicanor does!i lov u Nicanor!
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Bonnie Sawiki
2/4/2009
Take care in this cold weather, LaVille Rouge and can't wait to see your new offspring. God bless
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Rose McCutcheon
2/4/2009
when's the baby due??
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Darlene
2/1/2009
I hope Nicanor is ok afger his injury in his race It doesnt matter if he wins the race as long as he is safe He has the best owners thanks so much to the Jacksons for fighting to save Barbaro, and now taking such great care to his little brothers may they always be safe.
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pearly
2/1/2009
i cant believe he is already injured. poor nicanor.i hope he gets better soon.
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Tracy
2/1/2009
Nicanor is fabulous!Hope you feel better soon.Remember we love you unconditionally!
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Stephanie Lambert
1/31/2009
Prayers to Nicky I hope he heals quickly, sigh, thank God it was just a slight injury , I saw him go almost to his knees out the gate, Thank God that precious baby we all love so much is ok...whew... hugs and kisses and nuzzles to you Nicky-Knocks xoxoxoo
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Sharman Woll
1/31/2009
Barbaro is watching down on his little brothers from heaven. He is Nicanor and Lentenor's guardian ANGEL now - and will watch over Nicanor tomorrow in his first race. Keep them safe Barbaro - for we love your little brothers too. God Speed and we will be right there with you guys smiling from Ear To Ear no matter what he does tomorrow. :) GOD BLESS Michael and Edgar and the Jacksons. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing your boys with us !!!
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Nicanor
1/31/2009
Its ok Ncanor. You didn't break to well but come time for your next race, you'll beat them all.
I would've loved to have seen you break your maiden on you first race but you still rane well and coming up the back streatch, you were lightening! If only you broke btter but you did well.
Good Luck next time!
~Nicole
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Stephanie Lambert
1/30/2009
Just a quick prayer before tomorrow's race that Nicky will be safe and sound and run with the wind at his back, I have waited for a long time to see the day come when he stood at his Maiden, He is a looker, I hope he is as talented as he is handsome :)Good Luck and God Bless the Jacksons
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Pam
1/30/2009
Tomorrow's debut for Nicanor will hopefully give all of us who loved Barbaro so much a sense of hope. My hope for him is to be a happy, HEALTHY colt. If he doesn't measure up to his big brother, that's o.k. We'll love him anyway! Best of luck at Gulfstream Park!!!
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Linda Parker-Fedak
1/30/2009
I am so excited about the progress of Nicanor and Lentenor! Please know that I wish Nicanor good luck in all of his races. I will be watching and praying! I still miss his big brother and will never forget him!!
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Nicole
1/30/2009
We miss you Barbaro!!!
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Stephanie Lambert
1/29/2009
2 Years today, he will be forever loved by our family, he was a special boy. May he be running on wings with the wind in Heaven watching over his little brothers.
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Stephanie Lambert
1/29/2009
Saturday at 445 pm on TVG you can see Nicanor run his first race on dirt. go baby go , be SAFE SAFE SAFE
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Sandy
1/29/2009
Just like Tracy I to will always love and never forget Barbaro and he is my reason as well for getting into horse racing. I hope for the best for Nicanor and Lentenor but no matter what happens keep them safe.
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Susan from NH
1/29/2009
I am sad today remembering our dear, beloved Barbaro on the 2nd anniversary of his untimely death. I know he is in a better place, pain-free, happy and running on 4 healthy legs with Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and all the greats who have passed over the rainbow bridge to horse heaven! But I am also excited and filled with anticicipation over Nicanor's debut on Saturday! I don't even care if he wins, as long as he crosses the finish line happy and healthy. But he has that blood line of a champion and with Edgar on his back, well, anything is possible! Godspeed Nicanor and Edgar Prado! Bless you Michael Matz and the Jacksons and all who have taken such good care of Nicanor!Thanks for your patience with him and allowing him to grow! He is a very big boy! I only wish it was being simulcast up here in NH at Rockingham.
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Ronnie
1/29/2009
The HBO video of Barbaro will air in Feb at four different times. Check HBO's schedule.
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MIKE
1/29/2009
DOES ANY KNOW IF ANY KNOWS IF A NETWORK TV IS GOING TO SHOW NICANORS RACE. THANKS
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Tracy
1/28/2009
I wish the best for Nicanor in his first race.But we should all take a minute and remember his brother Barbaro for this special occasion he started my following of horse racing and for that I am grateful and still miss him everyday.
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Cassidy
1/28/2009
Good Luck this Saturday Team Nicanor! GO BABY GO!!!
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Mary
1/28/2009
Good luck to Nicanor in his first race!
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Nicole
1/27/2009
I check Blood Horse's Tracking Barbaro's Brothers Blog every day or two and I just read about Nicanor. He will be running either Jan. 31 or Feb. 7 at Gulfstream!
I Can't wait!
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Stephanie Lambert
1/27/2009
Wow!!! the Eclipse Awards were great and I was so very honored to see you receive your award Mrs. Chandler :) Congrats to you and your sons, Headly(sp) is always so great with the babies and you should be so proud of your sons as I know you are. Once again, I was cheering all the way from Maine when you stepped up to the podium and accepted the award...you deserved it more than any other farm out there BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!
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D'Arcy Demianoff
1/26/2009
Best wishes for Nicanor, Matz, and Prado!
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Kim Shugars
1/26/2009
Will Mill Ridge Post the news of La Ville Rouge's new arrival in a couple of weeks and hopefully post photos??
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Stephanie Lambert
1/25/2009
As his racing debut nears, Nicanor continues to work steadily at Palm Meadows Training Center. He completed a five furlong work handily in 1:01.2 over the dirt track Jan. 25, which ranked eighth out of 38 works at that distance.
“He’s working well, and he had a very nice work this morning,” said trainer Michael Matz.
Barring something unexpected, Nicanor will make his racing debut either the weekend of Jan. 31 or Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park. Additionally, jockey Edgar Prado will be aboard. Prado rode Nicanor’s famed full brother Barbaro to victory in the 2006 Run for the Roses.
“Edgar is going to ride him. He’s probably going to run in a week or two,” said Matz. “He’s getting there, getting close.”
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt has shown the ability to run on dirt, turf, and synthetic surfaces during his workouts, which leaves his connections with several options.
“There is a dirt race next weekend, and there is a turf race the following weekend,” said Matz. “He will go in one of the two races. We have to see how he comes out of his work, and see what we want to do--run him on the dirt or run him on the turf for his first start.”
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE
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Susan
1/23/2009
Thank you so much for this website, Mill Ridge.
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MJ
1/21/2009
Bloodhorse is going to have a video and story on Lentenor soon!
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Joe
1/20/2009
I cant remember where I saw this article but it talked about Nicanor and how he isnt expected to make the derby this year because he is starting his career too late. They said it would be to much of a challenge to ask a horse for that with hardly any experience. Is there any truth to this?
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Nicole
1/19/2009
Nicanor breezed four furlongs in :50.4 at Palm Meadows Jan 17., as he continues working steadily toward his racing debut.
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt worked on dirt and ranked 14 out of 29 horses that went that distance.
According to a press release from Gulfstream Park, trainer Michael Matz is considering entering Nicanor sometime during the last weekend of January.
“I’m not sure there’s a race scheduled for him,” said Matz. “I would love to get him into a race those days.”
If Nicanor raced that weekend, it would be somewhat bittersweet as it would coincide with the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III), which Barbaro won in 2006 for his first victory on dirt.
“He has really matured a lot just in the last month,” said Matz of Nicanor.
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Mandy
1/19/2009
I would love to see Nicanor be the one to take the TC after all these years!
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Nicole
1/19/2009
Ok, this is a reply to a comment that was put on here a few months ago and I don't remember who but it was how Barbaro and Eight Belles were related and I wanted to say that all 20 horses in the '08 Kentucky Derby were related meening not just Barbaro and Eight Belles were related but its possible that Barbaro was related to all those horses in the Kentucky Derby. But, as most of you know, most race horses, currently racing or retired, are related to each other.
If anyone ever visits the website, FanFiction, I wanted to inform you that I have an account on there, Ponypal95, and I have a story on there called, In Memory Of Barbaro'
Peace,
Nicole,13
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Jan H
1/18/2009
I have a dvd called Barbaro, A Nation's Horse and it was produced by NBC Sports. NBC is where I origanally watched it and that is where I ordered it from. I hope this is helpful.
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Kristen
1/18/2009
Barbaro, I still miss you dearly. I can see you in Nicanor and Lentenor. I hope your brothers will be as good as you were. Good luck Nicanor in you debut!
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Bonnie Sawiki
1/18/2009
Looking forward to Nic's debut as well as LVR's foal next month. God bless all of Barbaros's connections and may they all be healthy and safe.
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pearly
1/18/2009
i am soo excited about the new baby and nicanors first race. i think it wise of matz not to race him til he is 3.... less chance of injury.
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Nicole
1/14/2009
Thanks for the update Stephaine Lambert. Can't wait for his first race!
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Stephaine Lambert
1/13/2009
After posting his first official turf workout Jan. 5, Nicanor was back to the dirt Jan. 11. The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt worked five furlongs handily in 1.01:35 while breaking from the starting gate at Palm Meadows. His workout ranked fifth out of 22 at that distance.
This was Nicanor’s third gate work. His first came in June while at Fair Hill in Maryland, and he also broke from the gate Dec. 28. At that time, he completed three furlongs in :36.50.
According to trainer Michael Matz, Nicanor’s racing debut could come at the end of January or early February. The colt’s first race is highly anticipated by many racing fans due to the fact he is a full brother to Barbaro. Nicanor has now posted works on dirt, turf, and synthetic surfaces, meaning his connections have several options to choose from when the horse begins his racing career.
“He’s doing very well, and now (his first start) will depend on which race comes first in the timeframe we’re looking at,” said Matz in a Gulfstream Park press release. “If a maiden race comes up at seven-eighths or a mile we can go there, or if we want to race around two turns we can go to the turf. It will just depend on what we want to do when he’s ready.”
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE
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Cassidy
1/13/2009
I am excited for the arrival of LVR new baby next month. Pray for a safe enterance into this world.
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Nicole
1/10/2009
Thank's for the update Steff. Oh AND...I GOT MY GUY BARBARO FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
Im sooo happy!
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sandie
1/8/2009
ronnie, i got my copy of the Barbaro documentary at Borders Books. Hope you find it there, also
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Carrie Lynn Tobin
1/7/2009
Happy late birthday to Lentenor and Nicanor! Hope to see more updated pictures soon! I love you both, happy training! =]
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Ronnie Rote
1/7/2009
Stephanie lambert, you have so much information you have shared and I do thank you for it, here it comes, Could you find out where we can get the HBO Documentary that won the eclipse award about Barbaro? My last hope.
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Adrienne
1/1/2009
Happy "birthday" Nicanor and Lentenor. Hopefully we'll se Nicanor at the Derby in May!!
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sandie
12/31/2008
Happy New Year to dear Barbaro, Jackson family, Nicky and Lennie, La Ville Rouge, Dynaformer, Holy Ground,Man in Havana, and the entire staff at Mill Ridge!
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Stephanie lambert
12/29/2008
Nicanor posted a three-furlong work Dec. 28 at Palm Meadows. The Dynaformer colt, who will officially turn 3 on Jan. 1, completed the distance handily in :36.50 while breaking from the starting gate.
The bay colt was the second fastest of 15 who worked at that distance.
Nicanor's last official work was Dec. 19, when he went five furlongs in 1.01:80
BLOODHORSE MAGAZINE
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~Nicole~
12/26/2008
I've been looking for a copy of the HBO Barbaro, A Nations horse too.
Does anyone know when Nicky will start racing? Steff?
Oh and love the calendar idea Sandy!
~Nicole
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Angi Lewis
12/26/2008
I was just wondering on the progress of both Nicanor and Lentenor. Will Nicanor posibly be running in the Derby in '09? And how is the darling Lentenor doing.
Thanks for any info and updates pictures.
Happy Holidays
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MJ
12/24/2008
Happy Holidays to all at Mill Ridge. A new colt in 2009!!
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sandie
12/24/2008
merry christmas to all at mill ridge, to all the barbaro connections, barbaros famlly, and all our equine angels!! the new pictures are my christmas present. i see how nicky got his nick name, nicky knocks...beautiful babies with personality!!! merry christmas also to roy and gretchen jackson!!!
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Ronnie
12/21/2008
Stephanie, can you hellp us get a copy of the HBO documentary shown last year by HBO. Or, tell us where we can get an answer to this question.
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Joana
12/20/2008
Happy Holidays to all. does anyone know when Nicanor is due to start his racing career and if he'll be entered in the Kentucky Derby?
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Stephanie Lambert
12/20/2008
Wow! Ask and ye shall receive LOL, I love the new pics of Nicky-Knocks he is sooooooooooooo Handsome, I have the baby pics of him and every one in between, he is growing into a fine young horse, I am so very proud of him. Thank you Blood Horse Magazine and Thank You Michael and may God Bless the Jacksons and all their babies. Merry Christmas to everyone and God Bless You All
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Mary
12/19/2008
I agree with Sandy on the calendar idea.
Nicanor is going to be on the Miami news. What a superstar!
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Sandy
12/17/2008
Merry Christmas to the whole Barbaro family!!! I still think it would be a good idea to make a calendar with the whole family including Barbaro and sell it for about $20 and have part of the proceeds going to the Barbaro laminitis (sp) fund. Love and Best wishes for the new year to all.
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Tracy
12/16/2008
Merry Christmas to Barbaro's family including the new colt and his beautiful mother La Ville Rouge!
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Stephanie Lambert
12/14/2008
All I want for Christmas is some new pics of the babies VBG :)
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Laura
12/9/2008
Lorry, it has been said that La Ville Rouge is due to have the new brother of Barbaro around sometime in February of next year. I am really excited that La Ville Rouge will be having the new foal soon.
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Lorry
12/6/2008
Happy Holidays!! Could someone please post when La Ville Rogue is due?? Thanks
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Tracy
11/27/2008
I am thankful for Barbaro and his family.Happy Thanksgiving to all !!!
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Chris
11/27/2008
Happy Thankgiving to Nicanor, Lentenor Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Michael Matz, Peter Brette and Edgar Prado. Thank you for your dedication to your horses.
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~Courtney~ [[Nicole]]
11/27/2008
Stephanie Lambert, Yeah i read that on BloodHorse's site! i can't wait!
P.S.- If you see someone as ~Nicole~, its me! Im changing to Nicole now.
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Stephanie Lambert
11/25/2008
Richard Fields is the Track owner has not only kept Suffolk Downs alive, but instituted a policy whereby any owner or trainer caught sending a horse to slaughter would be evicted from the grounds. Suffolk management recently booted five people from the track under the zero-tolerance policy. Good riddance.
Blood Horse Magazine
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sandie
11/25/2008
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at Mill Ridge, and all the readers of this blog. To the Jackson Family, an eternal Thank You for making the information about our "god sons" available to us. following Barbaro's life along with the brothers has brought me back to being around and loving horses after a tragic accident years ago, in which my beloved cousin passed away while preparing to dismount. I have much to be thankful for, and Barbaro's family is a part of that. with love and a deep thank you!!
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Rose
11/25/2008
Eight Belles? yes Unbridled Song would not like his daughter snatched away from him by Dynaformer but Dynaformer would really like to meet Eight Belles that beautiful doll (((( I really do miss her and BARBARO))))
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Ronnie
11/24/2008
Thanks for the reply Joanne. I could just cry, and I have about this video. I had it taped and goofy me was trying to get rid of some old recordings and I deleted it. What a dumbo. I have been in touch with HBO and they say they don't have it. Can't understand if they received an award for it that they can't find it.
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Joe
11/24/2008
Hey I just went to churchill sunday and the only race I hit was by Storming Marine. It was a turf race and with just a couple hundred yards or so I couldnt see him. And then out of no where he shoots through two other horses and past the other two toward the front for the win! Anywho I was wondering if anyone had some info on him I cant seem to find any. Thanks!
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Susan NOVA
11/23/2008
Sandih - Eight Belles was sired by Unbridleds Song... not by Dynaformer... though like all horses these days I am sure they share ancestry...
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Stephanie Lambert
11/17/2008
THIS JUST IN COURTNEY :)
Nicanor Works, Heads to Florida
17 Nov 2008 10:18 AM
6 Comments
On Nov. 16, Nicanor had his first official work since the beginning of July. He went three furlongs in :38 seconds flat.
"It was an uneventful work," said trainer Michael Matz. "He did his job and went fine."
Nicanor's work came over the all weather training surface at Fair Hill, and it was the fastest of three done at that distance. The 2-year-old Dynaformer colt's last work was July 11, when he completed four furlongs in :50 flat.
On the morning of Nov. 17, Nicanor left Fair Hill and headed down to Florida to continue his training through the winter.
“We just put him on a van to go to Florida,” said Matz. “He’s still growing. He’s got to be at least 16.2-16.3 hands. He’s not as long as Barbaro was, so he is really a big boy. The whole family was that way; they are just late to mature.”
As a result, chances are Nicanor will not make his racing debut in 2008.
“My guess is that he probably will not race within the next two months,” said Matz. “If he did, it would be at the end of the year.”
Filed under: Nicanor, Barbaro's Brother, fair hill, works, florida
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sandih
11/14/2008
pearly, eight belles daddy is dynaformer, they are half-syblings....
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Stephanie Lambert
11/14/2008
I ran across this article and thought I would share it with all
ELKTON, Md. — The bay colt Nicanor has never been tested and has never raced, but he is already special. His every start, even his every move, will be followed and scrutinized, and the expectations will be tremendous. Barbaro’s little brother is getting there, nearing a race, ready to answer the tantalizing question of whether he, too, has what it takes to be a star.
Jamie Rose for The New York Times
Peter Brette, an assistant trainer, and Nicanor during a workout. Nicanor could make his racing debut as early as this fall.
“Obviously, those are big shoes that he has to fill,” the trainer Michael Matz said as Nicanor and six other 2-year-olds jogged in front of his watchful eye at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland earlier this week.
There are none bigger. Barbaro won the 2006 Kentucky Derby before losing his fight for survival that began when broke his right hind leg in the Preakness. His story captivated the nation, which will no doubt gobble up this next chapter as well.
Now 2, the age at which many horses make their racing debuts, Nicanor was transferred to Matz’s stable from a Florida training center May 1. Under the care of John Stephens at Stephens Thoroughbreds in Morriston, Fla., he made the transformation from gawky yearling to racehorse. It is Matz’s job to turn him into a winner.
Nicanor is now preparing for his first race. Matz, who was also the trainer of Barbaro, is not the type of trainer to push his young horses. Nicanor has yet to do much in the way of serious training, but each day is a progression that will lead to his first start.
Barring any setbacks, he could make his debut as soon as the early fall. Barbaro made his debut on Oct. 4 of his 2-year-old year, winning a maiden special weight race on the grass at Delaware Park.
How good is Nicanor? That question is difficult to answer at this stage. Matz will know more when he starts to ask for speed in morning workouts, which he has yet to do. The real answers, however, will not come until Nicanor shows what he can do on the racetracks in the afternoon, in actual competition.
There are some hints, though. He appears to be athletic, is put together well and has a good disposition. He also seems curious and intelligent. Like Barbaro, he has a habit of taking in the scenery when he goes to the track in the mornings. He will peer at his surroundings before he tells his exercise rider that he is ready to go.
“He just seems like he has a very good attitude, and he’s very well balanced and very well made,” Matz said. “At this point, that’s all we can ask for. He gallops well and moves well. We haven’t worked him fast or anything like that, but everybody that rides him says he feels like he’s a very powerful horse.”
None of those attributes are guarantees. Neither are his bloodlines. With some 35,000 foals born in this country each year, the odds that brothers will both win the Kentucky Derby are astronomical. Far more often than not, the siblings of famous horses do not pan out.
The owner and trainer of a 3-year-old filly named Elusive Moment are reminded of that every time she races. Elusive Moment, a full sister to the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones, has never finished better than fourth in five career starts. In her most recent start, she finished last in an April 26 maiden race at Delaware Park, losing by 24 lengths.
“It’s just like with any family, you’ll have one child who turns out to be a big success and the others are just tagalongs,” said Ed Gaudet, the trainer of Elusive Moment. “This filly has perfect conformation and she’s shown us some brilliance at times. Sure, she’s been a disappointment. My dad told me when I was young, you control something that is mechanical. You can take a truck and put in the spark plugs, carburetor, fuel pump, and it will run great. It doesn’t work that way with horses. They are flesh and blood and you have no control over flesh and blood.”
Nicanor’s owners understand that.
“We have to tell ourselves that the chance of having another one that is equally as good as Barbaro is very rare,” said Gretchen Jackson, who, along with her husband, Roy, owned Barbaro and will also race Nicanor. “My hope is that he is a good racehorse. What exactly that means, I’m not quite sure yet.”
The Jacksons are ready to do everything they can to achieve a too-good-to-be-true story. Since Barbaro, they have continued to breed the mare La Ville Rouge back to Barbaro’s sire, Dynaformer. The mating has also produced another full brother to Barbaro, a yearling named Lentenor, and the mare is again in foal to the 23-year-old stallion.
The names come from a painting of foxhounds owned by the Jacksons. Barbaro is the name of one of the six foxhounds pictured; the others are Nicanor, Lentenor, Margano, Sereno and Calypso. As long as Barbaro’s siblings keep coming along, the Jacksons plan to continue to use names from the painting.
It is all part of the Barbaro legacy, which everyone involved seems happy to embrace. It brings back memories, joyful and otherwise.
“I’m always hoping Nicanor will be as good as Barbaro,” Gretchen Jackson said. “I’ve gone down twice to see him since he got to Fair Hill. It’s fun to be down there, fun to be around him. When I see him, there is a certain happiness and sadness combined. It’s a very emotional thing for me. When I see him, I like to rub my hands down his legs. It makes me feel like I’m back in touch with Barbaro.”
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~Courtney~
11/14/2008
Wow lots of posts since i was last on! I never kew that Eight Belles and Barbaro were related but I haven't studied Belles' Ansesters!
I so need to kno when nicanor's first race is! Ill have it on all my calendars wanting to remeber when it will be! their all special and all them to come will be too! Miss ya Barbaro and Good Luck Nicky and Lentenor!
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Joe
11/13/2008
Will Edgar Prado be riding Nicanor? At the end of his book he stated he had a uncle named Nicanor and he believed it was destiny he would ride him. Any truth to that?
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DEBRA
11/13/2008
I HAVE FOLLOWED YOU BARBARO THE GREAT ONE & THINK OF YOU OFTEN.YOUR BROTHER NICANOR LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU LENTENOR IS STILL YOUNG AND I AM WISHING THEM ALL THE SUCCESS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE HAD. LOVE YOU.
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Erika
11/12/2008
LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER, MY SWEET BARBARO! MILL RIDGE, YOU ROCK!
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Joanne
11/10/2008
message to Ronnie: I too am looking for that HBO special about Barbaro - it's been on HBO on Demand and then they took it off but thank god I taped it before they took it off again. I wish it would go on sale on the HBO website - but they don't have it either. It is a great show I just can't watch Barbaro at the Preakness - I will make a trip to Kentucky when they put Barbaro's ashes to rest.
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pearly
11/10/2008
Native Dancer. nice lookin horse but 75percent of all throughbreds have him in their genes. inbreeding. eightbelles was was the most related due to 3 grandparents. oh Native Dancer what have you done???
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Chris
11/10/2008
Than you for keeping us posted with Nicanor and Lentenor. It means so much to us FOBs. Nicanor and Lentenor have a special place in our hearts.
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pearly
11/10/2008
ya remember the filly eight belles? well you might already know this but the reason (some what) for barbaro and eight belles breaking down is due to the fact that they share the same ancestor. grandfather or great grandfater i think. lav and dyna make great foals....but are they really that great??? dont hate me for saying this. i only found out about B when he was in the hospital... have TONS of pics, of them all. i hope the misfortune doent befall nic and lentenor.
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Stephanie Lambert
11/7/2008
I am glad to see Lentinor is settling in well with Mr. Stephens, I am also happy to see that he is going with what is good for the baby
as I have said before no better person to give your horse to than the Stephens, so smart so patient, just a great horseman :)
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Cynthia
11/4/2008
We'll all miss you Barbaro! Oh, and good luck to you Nicanor!Keep up the good work Lentenor! And, La Ville, would you produce a nice Dynaformer filly?
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~Courtney~
10/30/2008
Stephanie Lambert, Yes I know and if you ask me its not right to race horses when there still so young but of course people race them anyway and i just dont wanna miss it if he's one of them!
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Stephanie Lambert
10/30/2008
Joe, I am sure he will be, they have a very special relationship with Michael, the Jacksons, Michael is a patient , loving and experienced trainer as well as rider, I would trust him with any of my horses
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Joe
10/30/2008
Hey Stephanie, you have answered a couple questions of mine and just want to say thanks. How are you so informed may I ask? Oh and I also am going to churchill saturday to watch some racing!
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Stephanie Lambert
10/30/2008
Cortney,
Nicky is having a growth spurt he won't race during this, his growth plates are not sealed yet and his muscles need to catch up to his growth, to race him would be irresponsible they are doing the correct thing with this baby, waiting out the spurt and then go back to training, there are quite a few horses who do not race as two year olds, what is best for the horse is what we want, if he never races that is fine too, he will do what he is destined to do and he is in very good hands....
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Ronnie
10/30/2008
Back again with a question and a comment. I am looking for the HBO one hour special in June 07. Hbo won a eclipse award for the documentary. Any body have any ideas?
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Joe
10/27/2008
Is Lentanor going to be trained by Micheal Matz?
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~Courtney~
10/25/2008
Does ANYONE Know whne Nicanor is racing?!?!?! Ughhh! First Big Brown can't race,now i don't know if I can watch the Breeders Cup Classic [[have to record it]], and now I still don't know when nicanor's first race is and I wanna see Him run his first race soooo badly!
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Erika
10/25/2008
Beautiful Baby. Sorry you had to go. I will always remember you, BARBARO. With lots of love,
Erika
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Tracy
10/24/2008
Hope all the horses race safely this weekend at the Breeders Cup.
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Stephanie Lambert
10/24/2008
Dynaforce is running in the Emirates race today, good luck sweetie pie , run like the wind :) be sturdy and stay healthy at the breeders cup race
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Stephanie Lambert
10/22/2008
The colt would be named Séréno if they are going in order which I think They are :)
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Stephanie Lambert
10/22/2008
O.K you two (La Ville Rouge & Dynaformer) we need a filly LOL Congrats on another boy, Carrots for both of you :)
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Stephanie Lambert
10/20/2008
I see Nicky is still growing lol I would Imagine so seeing as his daddy is 17 hands tall, Grow Baby Grow, My son is 6ft11 I kept wondering when he would stop too LOL all babies are the same LOL
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Lise McLain
10/20/2008
Bonjour Nicanor!
Hope you make it to the 2009 Kentucky Derby so you can be there for your brother's dedication of his statue (Barbaro) and also win the Kentucky Derby of 2009. Wouldn't this be great, Nicanor?
Lots of love.
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Pearl
10/20/2008
I just discovered that the fetus La Ville Rouge is carrying is a colt. She was last bred to Dynaformer in March 2008...so here comes another Barbaro full brother. Wow,number three!
This is exciting. I wonder which name from the painting the Jacksons will pick for the new little guy?
Does anyone know which names are left?
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Robyn
10/19/2008
Good Luck Nicanor. I hope you will win your fist race. I would like to know when your first race is. I hope I can see the race.
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~Courtney~
10/16/2008
OMG! i had no idea Lentenor was leaving! Anyone know when Nicanor's first race is?!?!? I have to see it! Wll good luck lentenor! I'll write soon!
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Stephanie Lambert
10/15/2008
oops my bad, He is off to Fair hill lol They have a mailing list for anyone who wants to keep up with all the horses they have, very good list I might add :)
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Cassidy
10/15/2008
Thank you for keeping up this site. Hope LVR is doing great and we look forward to the arrival of the newest sibling in Feb.
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Stephanie Lambert
10/15/2008
Lentinor is shipped out! How exciting this must be, Stephens Thoroughbreds is a very lucky farm :) I will be watching and praying for his easy transition and health, he is so very handsome, I bet he is a good ride, I would rather be an exercise rider than a jockey lol :) xoxoxo to Lentinor
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MJ
10/15/2008
Goo0d Luck Lentenor! Mill Rdige thank you for taking such great care of this gorgeous guy.
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Tracy
10/14/2008
It was very sad to hear about Big Browns injury.I am glad he will be ok and gets to live his life out at Three Chimneys,I am going on a tour there next May after the derby and maybe I will get to see him in person.He is and always will be a winner and champion.
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~Courtney~
10/13/2008
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Have you guys heard?!?!? Big brown was injured and was retired today! He's going to stud at three Chimneys and Can't run against Curlin in the Breeders Cup! Im Sooooo upset!I mean i kno it could be worse but i also could be better!
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Marian Horton
10/12/2008
Wonderful, joy-filled pictures of Nicanor on the Fair Hill Training Center site under Jim Coarse -- taken this summer. He is precious and so magnificent. Enjoy!
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Tracy
10/6/2008
Sorry totally blew my last comment.Lentenor will be fine in Florida,Barbaro is very busy watching over his brothers.I suspect Eight Belles helps too.Very special family of horses to us all.
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Linda
10/5/2008
Dear lentenor,
You will love 'college' w/ Aunt Jill and Uncle John! You may have the same 'dorm room' that Barbaro/Nicanor had! You will do fine, and love Florida! You have new friends awaiting you! Good luck!
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vrote@centurytel.net
10/5/2008
Where can I get the one hour sports show of Barbaro? I erased mine and I'm heart sick.
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Stephanie Lambert
10/3/2008
Andrew Beyer is the father of the Beyer Speed Figure. He is a world famous handicapper and columnist for the Washington Post. His book, Picking Winners, revolutionized handicapping with the introduction and explanation of speed figures. The idea behind speed figures is simple - the easiest way to measure one race horse against another is by how fast it runs. Beyer devised a system that assigns a number - a speed figure - to each horse's performance in a race. If every horse ran over a standard surface at the same distance we could compare their speeds simply by looking at their finishing times. Beyer's idea is to be able to compare horses who run over different surfaces (fast tracks, slow tracks, etc.) and different distances. In theory, a horse that earns a 100 speed figure running 7 furlongs at Keeneland should be faster than a horse that earns a 92 running one mile at Saratoga.
The creation or computation of Beyer Speed figures is a laborious and time consuming process. Thankfully, the figures are published in the Daily Racing Form, and the average handicapper can take advantage of them without spending hours compiling data.
The process used to create Beyer's speed figures involves creating par times for races. If a large number of $10,000 claiming races at different tracks are compiled and it is determined that the average winning time at six furlongs is 1:12 and 1:45 for 1 1/16 mile races, then it can be assumed that those two times would have the same speed rating. Lets say they earn a speed rating of 70. The other piece of the puzzle is to look at track variants. Some tracks are inherently fast or slow. Keeneland is a track that is notoriously fast, so a $10,000 claimer that runs 6 furlongs in 1:10 at Keeneland would have to have his figure adjusted downward to compensate for the fast track he is running on. Likewise, a horse running on a slow track would have his figure raised in compensation. In addition to adjusting figures for fast and slow tracks, daily variants are also used to account for the daily changes in the racing surface.
Handicappers often want to equate a speed figure with a race level and in general a horse that runs in the high 100's is a stakes caliber horse, while one who earns figures in the 80-90 range may be a high priced claimer and a horse who earns a speed figure in the low 50's may be a $5,000 claimer.
Beyer Speed Figures are a fantastic handicapping tool but even Andrew Beyer himself would tell you that you cannot rely on speed figures alone. They are one of many valuable tools that you should use to handicap a race. Automatically giving the edge to a horse that earned a 95 rating in his last race over the horse that earned an 85 could be a huge mistake if the horse that earned the 85 had a horrible trip, bad ride, and broke slow. taken from a website, not my own words
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Lauren
10/2/2008
OMG! I am soo happy Barbaro has full brother's. They will never be a Barbaro but they might be close
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Tracy
10/1/2008
Nicanor will be fine,he has the best guardian angel ever in his brother Barbaro.
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MJ
9/30/2008
Good Luck in Florida Lentenor.
I worry about this transition because he is leaving the only home he has ever known.
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Joe
9/29/2008
Can anyone tell me what a bayer speed is?
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John
9/29/2008
Does anyone know when the Barbaro memorial will be finished at churchill downs?
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~Courtney~
9/28/2008
I have a suggestion...i think you [[Mill Ridge farm's website]] Should have a Photo Gallery insted of jus tthe nicanor and lentenor pics pn the home Barbaro page!
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Sandy
9/23/2008
David, I will always love Barbaro and I hope for the best for his brothers no matter what. You asked about a name for your filly how about "Deboro"? Just a thought. Good Luck I hope you can keep her.
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~Brittany~
9/20/2008
Oh man i can not wait to see Nicanor and Lentenor and the new lil colt race!! if Barbaro's talent kicks in they will be unbeatable like Barbaro. I Miss Him So Much! he was a great Champion and still is. I hope to see his bros winning every race and showing ppl how great Barbaro really was and his talent was put in them. I wish them Well and Good Luck Nicanor, Lentenor, and the new add to the Barbaro Clan!!. LOVE YOU SO MUCH BARBARO!! Bye and FareWell my friend. and Good Luck hes lil bros!!
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David
9/19/2008
We're lucky enough to have had Barbaro's niece born on our farm in March 2, 2008. (Her dad is Holy Ground, her mom is Gala Night Patty). She certainly has "Girl Power" and is really full of herself and so cute. Any suggestions for names? Unfortunately, we may have to sell her, due to this lousy economy.
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Cassidy
9/13/2008
Lentenor is growing up and looking very nice. I enjoy following Nicanor also on bloodhorse. I know you all are so great to them!
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~Courtney~
9/11/2008
Stephanie, I would get on her with a fractured wrist [[and thats what i told people]] but my parents don't want me to! Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for the info on Big brown! so he's racing in 2 days! it should be on the Monmouth Reply on HRTV if i don't get to watch it! any idea what channel it will be on? Oh, and did you say you have kids? If so boys or girls and how old cuz i may have a website they might like to check out and then we could talk! Ummm... I don't remember if i had anymore questions but i'll ask if i think of anything! just please come back often!what time is post time also?
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Joe
9/11/2008
Does anyone know if Edgar Prado will be riding Nicanor? That would be a heck of a story
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Stephanie Lambert
9/8/2008
Cortney,
Big Brown will race on turf this Saturday at the Monmouth Stakes, we all hope and pray he will do well and be safe :)We Pray for his feet, to be fast as the wind and sturdy as the Mountains :)
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Stephanie Lambert
9/8/2008
Courtney,
you don't have to event to be a rider:) and always, always, always get back on a horse that has tossed you off LOL, look her in the eye, let her know she can trust you, speak gently, and get back up :) xoxoxo
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~Courtney~
9/7/2008
Stephanie Lambert, Well there is a rescue ranch that lets me ride for 10 dollars an hour but I've only rode there once and then I found a farm that would let me ride for free but I haven't been there yet.I ride western and don't have my own horse so its not like I could really event! My uncle lives about 2 miles away and has a Tennessee Walker Mare so I go Over there all the time but I can't ride her because she through me off last year and I fractured my wriste! He keeps her more as a pet then anything and she is a perfect pet, just not a good riding horse! He's actually selling her but I don't think anyone will buy her! So he sorta teaches me stuff but I'm a huge horse freak anyway so I know most things ! More Later!
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~Courtney~
9/7/2008
Also Stephanie Lambert, Do you know when Big Brown's next race is? i read it somewhere but I can't remember when it is! I know he is racing in one or two more races before the Breeders Cup but I can't remember when!
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Tracy
9/7/2008
Today they a ceremony for Eight Belles at Churchill Downs.She was very special and touched us all and you know she is up there with Barbaro having fun.
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Stephanie Lambert
9/3/2008
Courtney,
How wonderful it is to have such a young person getting involved with horses, ask your family if you can take riding lessons,I took equestrian lessons until I was 18 and it was the center of my life. You will learn to care for the horse as well as ride it , you will be able to communicate with the horse in a very special way, no animal will touch your soul as an equine does. If you cannot afford it ask around some of the centers (stables that teach) near you and see if you can trade out chores for lessons, I did this for many years at Foxboro as my brother trained horses there in the 60's and 70's.
God Bless You Honey and remember to keep your heels down :) xoxoxoxo
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Tracy
9/2/2008
To Courtney,
I believe in my heart that Nicanor will win two of the Triple Crown,my gut tells me Lentenor is the next Triple Crown winner.I feel as if this family of siblings starting with Barbaro are going to heal all of our hearts in the crazy world of thoroughbred racing so we can all see the bright spots. Never give up on it sometimes it really hurts when tragedies occur but there is so much more that is good, Barbaro taught us that.
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~Courtney~
8/29/2008
To Stephanie Lambert, Do you know a lot about the barbaro bros...well i kno you must know a lot but are you like from kentucky or something and whatever...? see I'm 13 and just starting to really get into horse racing!I mean I watched Barbaro win the derby and fall the preakness but on TV...anyway could you tell me anything else i might not know?
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~Courtney~
8/29/2008
Tracy, Do you think one of the barbaro bros will make it to the kentucky derby? I want so badly for one to make the next triple crown winner!
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Stephanie Lambert
8/28/2008
To those who always want to know when Nicky will race....here is the answer...when and if he is ever ready to race, He will be the judge and so will his trainers, Michael will know when as he always does, That is why he is in charge of this beautiful baby, I personally say do not rush him, let him be a baby for a little while longer and enjoy his life before the demands on him start, he is a happy go lucky horse right now with not a care in the world, asking when he is going to race is like asking my son, when are you going to pitch in the major leagues LOL although he plays for the Nationals now, I never would have asked him at two years old to "hurry" up LOL, Just all be patient and let him grow to be strong and enjoy his childhood, it will be gone in a blink as it is with all children :)
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Tracy
8/25/2008
To Courtney,I do not know when Nicanor's first race is,but I can't wait to see how he does.
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~Courtney~
8/24/2008
To Tracy, do you know when Nicanor's first race is?
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Tracy
8/22/2008
Well said Stephanie.The neatest part is that Barbaro will live on in his brothers who are so much like him.He will always be loved and remembered.
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Angela Lee
8/22/2008
A big 'thank you' for continuing to share Barbaro's family with all of us out here who loved Barbaro and really appreciate being given the opportunity to know how his family is doing.
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Stephanie Lambert
8/21/2008
Barbaro captured our hearts because he was ALL heart. He had length of srtide but not of years. He represented any horse that ever broke down anywhere, although his owners were so much better than most, so in love with him, as it should always be. Anyone who has ever lost an animal they loved felt Mr. & Mrs. Jacksons pain. Barbaro acted like the champion he was during all his surgeries remaining happy and well behaved to help his own healing, it was not the breakdown that killed him but the laminitis which takes so many lives each year. That is why it is so important to find a cure for this debilitating disease.Barbaro was a TRUE CHAMPION for all the equine world, showing us what True Grit really is, showing us what True Love can accomplish, showing the world what Real Courage is....He has my heart forever, he taught me a lot about life.
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John Williams
8/20/2008
Pretty nice site, wants to see much more on it! :)
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~Courtney~
8/17/2008
Thanks so much for the video! Lentenor is surely growning! P.S.- Does anyone know when Nicanor's first race is?
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Kim
8/16/2008
I watched Barbaro's breathtaking derby, and again watched at the heartbreaking preakness. I checked aol everyday for any news i could find on barbaro. as soon as i found articles saying he was recovering well, i slowed down. Months later i learned that he had laminitis. I was devastated and went back to checking everyday. When i learned that he had to be euthanized, i cried. I bought the beanie baby that was made of him, and tried to get the breyer model with no success. I read a book, and am trying to read the new one written by edgar prado. Thank you for giving me hope after the deaths of so many horses; barbaro, pine island, ruffian, george washington, eight belles, and so many more. Thank you for the awesome videos and pictures of Nicanor and Lentenor. Two horses i will follow as they try to follow in Barbaro's footsteps. I hope they succeed and show the world what barbaro would have been. Watching the videos made me cry seeing how much he and nicanor look like barbaro. Good luck to all.
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Stephanie Lambert
8/16/2008
Every time I see an interview with Mr. Bell I understand why these horses are so happy and well adjusted. Every horse should have someone like him, he is so intuitive with horses, I think he was a horse in his former life.....Excellent good work Mr. Bell, you are and amazing horseman and the Jacksons and their horses are blessed to have you.
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Tracy
8/15/2008
I think Barbaro's story touched people because of his owners,trainer,jockey and Dr.Richardson.It made people aware it was not met to take away from other such similar situations.Maybe it was to remind us the owning a racehorse or family pet is a two way street between owner and pet and the responsibilty it involves.
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Savannah
8/15/2008
I loved Barbaro even though I never met him, and he was such a brave and valiant horse. There will truely never be another Barbaro. Barbaro pics are my computer's screensaver. I am lucky enough to live ten minutes from Fair Hill, I'm very close to Nicanor physically. Of course, like anyone who has followed Barbaro's story, I would love to see Nicanor or Lentanor (Or the future Margano, Sereno or Calypso, those are the other three foxhounds!!!) even start to finish the legacy that Barbaro began. But even if they don't, even if they are no good at racing, I will love them no less. I love them the same as I love the foal at our stables. I expect great things from them, but if they cant live up to expectations, that's still fine with me. They carry much more weight on their shoulders, they carry the hopes and dreams of millions and they carry a legacy that has extended from before they where born, before they are old enough to walk on a race track.
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Sandy
8/14/2008
Clare, the reason Barbaro is and always will be special to all of us was because of his struggle to survive and all of us praying he would recover. It is sad that any horse has to be put down because of an accident on the race track ever. I felt very bad myself about Eight Belles. They do seem to be taking measures finally to prevent some of this although accidents will always happen in any sport. I love Barbaro and I will never forget and I wish the best for his family including his human family.
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Clare
8/14/2008
You know Everyone tells me that barbaro was the one and only.The worlds horse. Now I cant understand what its like to lose a horse, but the that fact is what about all the other race horses that have broken down and past should we just forget them cus there wasnt picture after picture of him braking down. I dont know what im really trying to say. but i think you understand a bit? And ppl relax freedom of speech.
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Jim
8/13/2008
Thans for shareing info on Barbaros Family I hope his brother are half as good as he was
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Joe
8/13/2008
I live in Louisville and have never been to the derby til 2006. I was lucky enough to see Barbaros finest moment. Watching him run with such grace will be something that I never forget. I knew we would see a triple crown winner. Everyone knows the rest the story. Barbaro make me a fan. I go to the track often now but not to bet and win money, but to watch these animals run. I also just read my guy Barbaro, I got a little teary eyed. I cant wait to see what Nicanor and Lentanor can do.
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MJ
8/12/2008
Thank you for talking with Bloodhorse about Lentenor and LaVille. They both look healthy and happy.
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Tracy
8/12/2008
Joanne,
You will enjoy My Guy Barbaro very well written,I am waiting for the next book which will include the brothers also once they make racing history.Still miss Barbaro to.
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Cassidy
8/12/2008
Beautiful pics of Lentenor and La Ville Rouge on bloodhorse. God Bless You All.
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Joanne
8/8/2008
Still Missing Barbaro
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Joanne
8/8/2008
I have framed pictures of Barbaro at home and have bought the DVD - America's Horse - saw the HBO Movie but it's not available on line anywhere. Have also read all the books about Barbaro and will be starting the book by Edgar Prado. I also watch all the videos on you tube about Barbaro and his brothers - it's still so tears at my heart that he is gone. Love to all Barbaro's connections - they truly are wonderful people.
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Pattie
8/5/2008
Nicanor is a Strong, Handsome Horse! Lentenor looks like he has a little white heart on his forehead. He is gifted with LOVE! May God Bless You, Nicanor & Lentenor!
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Tracy
8/4/2008
Congratulations to Edgar Prado for his Hall of Fame Induction.He is a truly gifted jockey and he loved Barbaro so.Nicanor is blessed to have him as his rider.
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Stephanie Lambert
8/4/2008
I just saw Nicky is going through a growth spurt :) Grow Nicky Grow ! Be strong and Sturdy, and run with the wind :)
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~Courtney~
7/31/2008
When Is Nicanor's First Race?
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Mary Means
7/30/2008
There's no doubt about it--Big Nick is a striking piece of horseflesh! I am praying he'll be as good as Big Bro Barbaro. He has the right connections, that's for sure. Has Edgar Prado been up to see him yet? I knew he used to come visit Barbaro at New Bolton. I can almost imagine the feeling Edgar would get sitting astride this beautiful colt!
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Samantha
7/26/2008
I am a MAIJOR fan of Barbaro! He is my favorite race horse ever! Can Mr. and Mrs. Jackson reply to these because I wondering a few things about barbaro's brothers. These two sound like they will be strong,brave,willing and loving just like their special brother Barbaro.
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pearly
7/20/2008
yankee bravo and nicanor look alike. i have pics of them both and they look alike
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~Courtney~
7/20/2008
Hey It Moi...Again! Anywho is there anyway that the jacksons' can reply to these cause I was wondering how Nicanor is doing...
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Mary
7/19/2008
Nicanor has his own blog! Wow, the brothers are moving up in the world.
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Gloria Seagraves
7/18/2008
Forever A Legend And A "HERO"
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Cheyenne
7/16/2008
its so nice to know that everybody misses Barbaro it shows that we do have love for animals & when we lose them it hurts.I am a huge animal lover & it means alot when people come together & speak there minds & show that they really do care.We'll miss you Barbaro you are in good hands now.
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Sharon Umatum
7/13/2008
I was in Vegas and won a T-shirt and hat and to my surprise it was Barbaro when he won the Kentucky Derby. I will treasure my gifts. I can't wait to see his brothers Nicanor and Lentenor and now a new little one coming. What great kids La Ville Rouge and Dynaformer have given us. God Bless the Jackson's for taking special care of their horses. Barbaro will remain in our hearts always.
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Tracy
7/8/2008
I hope all horse owners remember to tell them they are loved every day.I have a dog and a cat and I make sure they know that everyday!!!It's important!
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~Courtney~
7/8/2008
Hey its me again! I just wanted to say that I miss barbaro and wish the best of luck to his brothers and the foal to come! I'll write back soon!
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MJ
7/6/2008
Hello to Lentenor
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Linda G Wood
7/4/2008
Barbaro's two brothers are almost as beautiful as Barbaro. It really doesn't matter of they win a race or not by belonging to the Jacksons they will always be treated "SPECIAL" they are very special people. Most throughbred horse owners are only concerned about winning a race and making money. The Jackson's proved that was not the way they treat their horses. These two babies are so lucky to be owned by Barbaro's (people) Mom and Dad,
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Amanda Smith
7/4/2008
Thank you so much for taking such good care of La Ville Rouge and her babies! Thanks especially for the continued updates on Barbaro's brothers! We would love to see more pics of La Ville herself, also!
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Courtney
7/3/2008
Its so nice to know that even though Barbaro isn't with us anymore,his brothers will still be here to continue what Barbaro couldn't finish!
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ttrucksk
7/2/2008
It was really nice seeing the updated pictures of Nicanor and Lentenor. God takes but then God gives at least twice back.Even if the next foal is a filly, she could be God's replacement for Ruffian or Eight Belles. As long as they stay healthy and safe.
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Rose Marie
6/29/2008
Is there an ultrasound on La Villa Rouge re: filly or colt yet?? cant wait to hear...
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chris
6/25/2008
i just finished a book on barbaro. it was called barbaro americas horse by shelley mickle it was a great book. it talked about barbaro and his friend last best place . i have been searching last best place and cant find him any where can some one help me out on where to find him
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pearly
6/23/2008
so is/did lavilla rouge have/had another foal???
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Barbara
6/18/2008
God Bless the Jackson's for their love and care of Barbaro. Most owners would simply have put the horse down and be done with it. I wish them and Barbaro's brothers good health and God speed.
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Peggy Fadgen (Houston, TX)
6/16/2008
We all hope for another champion thoroughbred like Barbaro much in the same way that Man O'War and Secretariat had mesmerized the Country. Now our hopes and dreams hinge on two (and soon to be three) siblings of Barbaro. I heard of people winning the lottery twice in their lifetime. It's possible to happen with thoroughbreds too. I want Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, Michael Matz and Peter Brette all to experience the euphoria of having an undefeated champion thoroughbred without any sad endings. I pray for it, because I truly believe "all things are possible with God".
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Chad
6/15/2008
Barbaro, we miss you dearly and can't wait to see your brothers race!
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Mandy
6/14/2008
I am so excitedand happy to see Nicanor and Lentenor.
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Stephanie Lambert
6/13/2008
I just read Bloodhorse's update on Nicky LOL it was so sweet, he had his 2nd official work and is where he should be, but they said he still mentally a Baby, well of course he is, he is still a Pup, LOL , he is so sweet, I Love the fact he is a big baby:) Makes for a perfect horse.....
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Christina
6/12/2008
Barbaro,
Hopefully your brother's have your heart!
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Michelle
6/11/2008
Thank you for keeping the public informed on the siblings. We will never forget Barbaro.
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Cassidy
6/11/2008
Proud of Nicanor for posting his first "official" workout. Love reading this guestbook and Bloodhorse Blog on Nicky!
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Mary Wier
6/9/2008
When Lentenor was born, I remember
Barbaro's jockey saying if you believe in reincarnation this is it or something like that and I
got a chill, I'm just a lowly hore lover who lit a lot of candles for Barbaro, here's to the love!!!!
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Susan
6/8/2008
I want to thank Ken Desmoreaux for doing the right thing and pulling up Big Brown in the Belmont. Obviously he cares deeply for this beautiful horse. I just hope that Dutrow does right by Big Brown now and retires him and lets him enjoy his life! He deserves to! I knew he would glue his hoof, I just hope and pray that an infection won't develop underneath there. The right thing would have been to scartch Big Brown, but Dutrow cares more about his macho attitude and the money than the welfare of the horse, that is clear from the suspensions he's had for doping over the years. Big Brown, you have nothing to be ashamed of! You are a handsome, awesome champion, but I confewss, Barbaro will always be #1 in my heart!
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Judy K.
6/8/2008
How inspirational if Dr Dean Richardson were invited to walk alongside Nicanor, his trainer, jockey and owner as they head to the track.
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Stephanie Lambert
6/7/2008
WELL, No Triple Crown winner, but they are all safe and accounted for so far....Maybe fate, God and the Angels are holding that spot for Nicky in 2009, stay healthy sweet boy, learn your leads and run like the wind, we all will be waiting and watching for you come February for the start of your 3 year old campaign, you are always in our hearts, always in our prayers xoxoxox
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Carolyn Thayer
6/6/2008
I rewatched the story of Barbaro again and I can't tell you how much he is missed..On the eve of the Belmont Stakes you only think of what may have occured if the beautiful Barbaro never was injured..The Jacksons and Michael Matz have the BIGGEST HEARTS I have ever known..They did what was best for Barbaro and I will never forget that..I would never run Big Brown with the hoof problem he has. I just hope Mr.Dutrow knowes what he is doing..We don't need anymore tragedies in horse racing
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Tracy
5/30/2008
I just booked my trip to the 2009 Derby.I cannot wait!Go Nicanor.
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Kim
5/29/2008
Love the pictures; Nicanor has grown into such a handsome fellow; Lentenor looks like he'll do the same. Can't wait for an announcement for the next baby!
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Kathy
5/29/2008
I have just finished watching the HBO special on Barbaro again. The Jackson's were so incredibly strong. I would have been a basket case. What a beautiful, beautiful animal he was. The pictures of his brothers are great, I'm sure they will also capture our hearts.
I have 6 horses, no racers, but I am crazy about them all. I can't imagine having to part with one of them.
Keep up the good work!
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Rebecca Freeman
5/28/2008
So Nic is off to training! GO GET 'EM!!! Here's hoping Big Bro is watching!
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Tracy
5/28/2008
I miss Barbaro too.I recommend reading My Guy Barbaro by Edgar Prado it is very good the soul.See you in Louisville 2009 Nicanor!
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MJ
5/27/2008
Here is hoping Lentnor and La Ville are doing well.
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Tracey Michael
5/26/2008
I sure do miss Barbaro and think about him often. I hope Nicanor and Lentenor have happy healthy lives and wish them luck with their racing careers!
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Barbaro_Lover
5/23/2008
I REALLY hope that Nicanor and Lentenor are as good as Barbaro. I feel terrible about what happened to him. Its sad because, I have Books, a DVD, stuffed animals, EVERYTHING and I know that none of it is going to be the real Barbaro. More than I hope Nicanor and Lentenor are good racers, I hope that they dont get hurt, because after the Barbaro tragedy and then the Eight Belles tragedy a few weeks ago, we dont want or need to see anymore beautiful horses lose their lives!!! I hope Barbaro's legacy lives on in his siblings!!!! I LOVE BARBARO!!!!
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Marie Ladd
5/21/2008
have not heard anything about 2008 foal Barbaro's sister or another brother ?
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Corbensrideon
5/21/2008
Watch the first saturday in may. Very well done.
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S.F. Jinnette
5/21/2008
Thanks, Mill Ridge, for posting pictures of Barbaro's brothers. We love them so much and hope they have great success.
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Stephanie Lambert
5/21/2008
Anyone who misses Bryant Gumbel's Real Sport on HBO needs to see it, subject=horse slaughter ...sigh....I actually threw up after seeing it, I forced myself to watch it as I felt it was my duty to witness it...sigh... I start this month volenteering at a mustang rescue here in Maine, we all should step up to the plate and do what we can to save these magnificent animals, each state has horse rescue sites that are always looking for help, google it to see where in your stare you can be of use. Thank You
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Leigh
5/20/2008
Yes, me too. Barbaro definitely would have been the next Triple Crown Champion - that's what makes his injury doubly wrong! And not to take anything away from Big Brown but I think justice will be served if Nicanor came up next year and went all the way and won the Triple Crown (for Barbaro) before anyone else can. I'm pulling for Big Brown but I'm torn....I really want Nicanor to win the Triple crown, not someone else. I picked Big Brown in the beginning because he reminded me so much of Barbaro - his looks, his gallop, the way ne runs out way ahead down the stretch, everything. I looked up both their pedigrees and - duh - they are the same horse! No wonder I felt a connection to him. They have the same Grandfathers, great gradfathers, grandmothers, etc - they're almost the same horse. But I still want Nicanor or another one of Barbaro's brothers to win it all - it will be the final triump for the Jacksons, Michael Matz, (Edgar Prado, I hope) and BARBARO!!
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Joanne McCulloch
5/20/2008
Hi my beloved Barbaro, I miss you. Big Brown left out of Gate #6, which was your gate in the Preakness. Your wings helped bring him home. Kisses to Eight Belles. Now you have a filly who can keep up with you!! I love you, Joanne RN Richmond
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Patti
5/19/2008
i loved barbaro so much and rly miss him i hope his brothers can fallow in his big footsteps.
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patti
5/19/2008
Rest In Peace Barbaro.
I'm exited to see how Nicanor is going to do it, he looks so amazing, like his big brother did:')
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Pakia Vang
5/19/2008
Barbaro was a great champion. I am sure that he would've been the next triple crown winner if he hadn't had his injury. I had tears in my eyes, watching the 2008 preakness, remembering what happened to Barbaro on that day. I can't wait to see Nicanor race. I'm sure he'll be just as good as Barbaro.
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pearly
5/19/2008
i was looking at pictures of lentenor and Big Brown.....and they look alike
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Leigh
5/18/2008
To all the great horses who we've loved and lost: Eight Belles, Ruffian, Phar Lap, Go For Wand, Pine Island, Barbaro and the list goes on - this is a little prayer just for you (and us):
“IF YOU BURY HIM IN THIS SPOT, THE SECRET OF WHICH YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE, HE WILL COME TO YOU WHEN YOU CALL – COME TO YOU OVER THE FAR, DIM PASTURES OF DEATH, AND DOWN THE REMEMBERED PATHS TO YOUR SIDE AGAIN. AND THOUGH YOU RIDE OTHER LIVING HORSES THROUGH LIFE, THEY SHALL NOT SHY AT HIM OR RESENT HIM COMING. FOR HE IS YOURS AND HE BELONGS THERE.
PEOPLE MAY SCOFF AT YOU, WHO SEE NO LIGHTEST BLADE OF GRASS BENT BY HIS FOOTFALL, WHO HEAR NO NICKER PITCHED TOO FINE FOR INSENSITIVE EARS. PEOPLE WHO MAY NEVER REALLY LOVE A HORSE. SMILE AT THEM THEN, FOR YOU SHALL KNOW SOMETHING THAT IS HIDDEN FROM THEM, AND WHICH IS WELL WORTH KNOWING.
THE ONE PLACE TO BURY A HORSE IS IN YOUR HEART."
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Stephanie Lambert
5/18/2008
Leigh,
that was a beautiful poem, thank you for posting it, the truth of that poem rings true for every animal I have ever owned... xoxoxo
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Stephanie Lambert
5/18/2008
I am always thinking of the Jacksons on this day...sigh..May God Bless them with lots of healthy young foals who have length of stride and length of years
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Michelle
5/17/2008
In honor of Barbaro and Eight Belles let's all work to make racing safer and to end horse slaughter.
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Paul
5/17/2008
I loved and watched till the day he past he was a great. looking foward to seeing his little brothers and hope they have have the heart the this boy had
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Eliza
5/17/2008
Barbaro, you were a great hero. A champion. You gave me light. You will always Live Free in my heart. I hope you are doing what you were born to do in Heavens Fields beautiful boy.
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Danielle
5/17/2008
Barbaro was a wonderful horse, his brothers will be too! Maybe we'll get a Triple Crown winner out of one of them!
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Sally
5/17/2008
LaVille is in foal to Dynaformer. They make beautiful babies!!!
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BetteMae
5/15/2008
Trying to heal my broken heart for Barbaro.His brothers will be great horses just like Barbaro. Dry tracks and good health.
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pearly
5/14/2008
does anyone know if la villearouge is pregnantor if she has another baby?
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Cassidy
5/14/2008
All of Barbaro's Family and Connections are in my thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless you all.
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Amanda
5/14/2008
Thanks for all the beautiful pictures of the boys growing up! Barbaro's parents are doing a wonderful job. Lets keep them coming :)
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Brenda
5/14/2008
Thank You Mill Ridge for puting up a site in honor of Barbaro, and his family. I was looking for the video??
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Jeana
5/13/2008
Thank you for the Barbaro sight and all the wonderful photo from the farm they are beautiful.
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Tracy
5/13/2008
I am glad to hear Nicanor is working towards the Derby 09.I am in the process of arranging to be there to see him and honor Barbaro and Eight Belles and lastly to celebrate the future in Lentenor.Love to you all!
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Linda / Maryland
5/13/2008
The whole La Rouge family is beautiful. I hope they win every race they run, live to be OLD STUDS and produce more beautiful little ones.
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Lorik2568
5/13/2008
I love you Barbaro, I miss you so much. I know you are having a great time in Heaven with Ruffian and Eight Belles who are both beautiful fillies indeed. Your legacy lives on in your wonderful brothers! Happy belated Mama's Day to La Ville Rouge! You and all your "people" are an inspiration that life must go on. Thank you for your beautiful sons. I believe Barbaro will be leading the pack to the Heavenly Triple Crown. Miss you Beautiful Baby Boy.
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Stephanie Lambert
5/12/2008
I was just wondering how Visionaire is faring, such a handsome baby, hugs to him...xoxoxo
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Laura
5/11/2008
Both Nicanor & Lentenor are gorgeous!! Can't wait to follow Nicanor's progress. I loved watching Lentenor's paddock video-a star already!!
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MJ
5/11/2008
Happy Mather's Day to LaVille. Your sons are gorgeous.
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Rose M. McCutcheon
5/11/2008
Lentenor has a broken heart on his brow,Barbaro had an unbroken heart. How striking, to me it is a rebirth a new begining, all people were in sorrow for Barbaro when Lentenor was in the womb, how very symbolic. I love 8 Belles!!!
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Kay
5/9/2008
Barbaro you were a One and Only. A horse that can never be replaced. May you Rest in Peace with Eight Belles and all the other horses that have been left unmentioned. You were a champion, a Kentucky Derby Winner. You will always be in my heart<3
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pearly
5/8/2008
barbaro take care of eight belles and ruffian
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kath
5/7/2008
Barbaro: I know you are there greeting Eight Belles, and who knows maybe a romance will begin. Show her the ropes up there. Miss you Big Guy.
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Bethany Cole
5/7/2008
I cant believe Barbaro is gone, the most beautiful tb stallion. I hope hes in heaven with Eight Belles running around happily. Barbaro look after your little brother Nicanor. God bless u and I will so miss you! We all love u
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Cheryl
5/6/2008
It's hard to read these postings without getting a lump in my throat. To imagine Barbaro waiting at Heaven's gates for Eight Belles is beautiful and bittersweet. I'll be watching Nicanor and Lentenor as they grow and develop. Not sure I can watch another race -- it's too heart-wrenching when one of these beautiful, magnificent creatures go down.
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Stephanie Lambert
5/6/2008
In Response to Susan's last entry, I also think that the "The Triple Crown" should not be 3 races so very close together on such young horses, They need to make these races 4 weeks apart and raise the age to 4 year olds as well as safer surfaces for them to race on, sometimes there are no answers for accidents that is why they are called "accidents" but we need to make some changes especially at the "lower end" of racing where the horses are not treated as well as the Jackson's treat thiers, where Kentucky Derby champions end up in Japan at the slaughterhouse and so many who are unknown are slaughtered, it is a crying shame and the only voices heard Loud and Clear are those of the Owners and Trainers of well known horses. Old Friends Racehorse Rescue is a good site to educate on the practices that go on, Breaks my heart and sometimes my soul. We need to stand up as a whole and try to do something, yet the only thing I can do is donate my money to these good causes and pray that the "Owners" can make a difference like The Jacksons who have done so much against the poor treatment of Horses, that is why I admire them, that is why we should all admire them and help anyway we can.....sigh... it is so sad sometimes...sigh...
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AnnaMarie
5/5/2008
I, too, can no longer watch these beautiful animals race. Barbaro broke my heart and yesterday Eight Belles did too. Please someone figure out how to make these races safer.
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Sharon Gibbs
5/5/2008
I followed Barbaros and he will be my heart forever. I will never forget that day and he had fortitude and he was a fighter. I still have his picture in my mind what a beautiful boy I love you Barbaros rest in peace and run in the green pastures in Heaven.
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Calvin
5/5/2008
Barbaro, how sad it was to see another beauty be put down. There are soooo many out there that this happens to. Take care of Eight Belles and make sure she runs right by your side. Love You All
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Tray
5/4/2008
To Eighte Belles what a great race you ran against the boys.Condolences to all the people who loved you.Take car and have fun with Barbaro.
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Stephanie Lambert
5/3/2008
Barbaro, Eight Belles, how much can on heart take? Barbaro will be there to help her through the gates of Heaven, I loved them both, I pray for their owners and all who loved them..........
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thoroughbredhdlr
5/3/2008
what has come to pass and what is yet to come. To Fly Without Wings...
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Susan
5/3/2008
My heart broke again watching the Derby today when the beautiful filly Eight Belles had to be euthanized right there on the track. How on earth did this gorgeous horse manage to come in second with 2 broken ankles? How did she even manage to cross the finish line? Something MUST be done about lessening the dangers of horse racing. Would it be better if all races were run on grass? If so, then let's do it! These beautiful horses deserve better than this. I worry now for Nicanor and Lentenor. Michael Matz had another horse go down with a similar inhjury to Barbaro's today in one of the pre-races. The horse has a 50-50 chance of surviving. I will not watch horse racing anymore until it is made safer for our beloved horses! I cannot bear it!
Every time these beautiful animals race, they are risking their lives, no WE are risking their lives. And it's all for money. Now I have no doubt that the Jacksons truly love their horses. What they did for Barbaro was so loving and so NOT about the money, for they knew he would never race again and probably could not even breed. But they are exceptional people and their animals come first. I doubt the majority of owners are like them.
Well, Barbaro, you have a new friend to play with in heaven. She's quite a looker too! God sent you a filly today Barbaro! Take care of her and have fun! I pray that the human race will find a way to make this "sport" safer so there will be no more horrible accidents and deaths on the racetracks.
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Ivy
5/2/2008
Barbaro, I love you forever and I miss you so much!!! You were one of the greatest racehorses to ever live! I hope your brothers follow in your footsteps and good luck to you!!!
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MARJEAN
5/2/2008
WE LOVE & MISS YOU DAILY BARBARO, BUT WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR OUR CAUSES IN YOUR MEMORY. YOUR BROTHERS ARE BEAUTIFUL
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Chris
5/2/2008
Still think of Barbaro all the time , what a great boy he was
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RONNIE
5/2/2008
JUST READ THE ARTICE ON HOW BARBARO'S STATUE WILL BE. ALL FEET OFF THE GROUND, GREAT. WISH THEY COULD HAVE HIS EARS UP. I ALWAYS TOOK IT AS "NO SWEAT- I CAN DO THIS".
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Stephanie Lambert
5/1/2008
Nicky shipped out today and is he Handsome, Michael is one lucky man to be able to train such a beautiful horse. My God Bless Nicky with length of stride and length of years, My heart soars with joy for his journey that is now about to begin, I hold my breath until the first Saturday in May 2009, I pray he makes it, I know he will, Good owners, Good Breeding, Good Life, he has it made !
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Annabelle
5/1/2008
Barbaro, you are SIMPLY THE BEST. We all LOVE AND MISS YOU!!! Keep running free Beatutiful One!!!
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Patricia
4/30/2008
Happy Birthday! We still think of you and love you more each day for making such a difference in many lives you touched.
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Mindy Panebianco
4/30/2008
Happy B'DAY Barbaro, you are truly missed. RIP
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Kathy
4/30/2008
Happy Birthday Barbaro we miss you so MUCH.
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Victoria
4/29/2008
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY BARBARO!!!!
YOU ARE TRULY UNFORGETTABLE!!!
MISS and LOVE YOU SO!!
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DEBRA SMITH
4/29/2008
I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOUR BROTHERS ARE AS SPECIAL AS YOU!!
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Casey
4/29/2008
Happy 5th Birthday Barbaro.
Even though you aren't down here to celebrate it with us we still want you to know we will never forget you and you will always be in our hearts.
You were always a champion wither you won a race or lost it, you were a champion at heart.
R.i.p. Barbaro- Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN.
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Anthony
4/29/2008
Happy Birthday Big Guy! We miss You....
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sandie h
4/29/2008
on 042908, happy birthday darling! hoofprints in heaven! gracious, our prince, we love you!
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Cassidy
4/28/2008
Thank you so much for sharing the link to Lentenor's video. God Bless Barbaro and his Family. God Bless You All.
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Sandy
4/28/2008
Thanks so much for the Video of Lentenor, he is just fantastic. Both brothers are just amazing and I love seeing and hearing about them. However, I still miss Barbaro everyday and since tomorrow is his 5th birthday I feel sad that he is not still with us. RIP Barbaro you will never be forgotten. Love to all the boys.
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Tracy
4/27/2008
Happy Birthday Barbaro on the 29th.Did you get your apple.I sent ome with my father who passed away recently for you,he go to see your video Nations Horse before he died,he watched it several times.Thank you for having such a special impact on all of us.Love you!
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MJ
4/27/2008
Thank you for the fabulous video of Lentenor. The farm looks great.
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Jessie
4/26/2008
Barbaro, you rocked my world! Now I can't wait to see your little bros race just like you!
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Joana
4/26/2008
i wish you the best of luck Nicanor and Lentenor! can't wait to see Nicanor will his maiden at first asking!
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Linda
4/26/2008
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BREATH-TAKING VIDEO OF LENTENOR! BAYNE AND ALL INVOLVED, IN ITS CREATION AND PRODUCTION, DESERVE MUCH RECOGNITION! HAVING JUST SEEN NICANOR'S RECENT PHOTOS,THE WEEK BEFORE,AND THEN, THIS AMAZING VIDEO, WAS WONDERFUL!
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R
4/26/2008
La Ville Rouge, quite a mare! The substance, ability, disposition and intelligence of her sons seems to be proving consistant.
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Stephanie Lambert
4/25/2008
Watching Lentinor's video I smiled from ear to ear, not because of who he is but because of how happy he is and playful and just a beautiful baby who gets to have a pefect childhood, no better place in the world to be than Mill Ridge Farms...Bravo to You!!!
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Joanne McCulloch
4/23/2008
Happy Birthday to Nicanor on March 15th and to Baby Lentenor on April 20th. You both have a very special Equine Angel watching over you...listen for his murmurings through the wind..keep your ears open and your heads cocked. You are both georgeous and I love you both...and adore your beloved brother, Barbaro. Joanne McCulloch RN BSN
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Connie
4/21/2008
Happy B'day Lintenor and Good Luck Nicanor -- you're big brother is proud of you already.
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Sarah
4/20/2008
Bloodhorse has photos of Nicanor in training
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Kathy Breakall
4/20/2008
Happy Birthday, Lentenor; may your life be blessed with kindness and love from those who chart your course.
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barbara b
4/20/2008
Happy birthday Lentenor! You have grown into such a handsome young'n. Thank you Mill Ridge Farm for taking such wonderful care of him and sharing him with us!
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arlene
4/20/2008
Thank you so much for posting his new pictures.He is beautiful.He has the eyes of his brothers.
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Megan
4/20/2008
Hello, I would just like to say Happy Birthday to little or should I say, quickly grown, Letenor! :)
And also remembering Barbaro, my how I miss that boy.
Oh, and BEAUTIFUL new pictures of Nicanor! My does he look like Barbaro ;)
Would love to see some new ones of Lent too, if ya get the chance :)
Take care.
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Michele T
4/20/2008
Hoping that the rebreeding of Dynaformer and La Ville Rouge was true and we have another gorgeous foal to look forward to...Many happy pastures and peppermints to both of your babies. They are just stunning.
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Linda
4/20/2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LENTENOR! Today you are 1 year-old, and I hope you have had some special treats today! Please know that you, and your entire family are loved!
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MJ
4/20/2008
Happy Birthday Lentenor!
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Alyssa
4/19/2008
HAppy Birthday Nicanor and Lentenor!
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pearly
4/19/2008
does anyone know how soon nic will start on the track
RIP BIG B
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pearly
4/19/2008
i will always remember big b i hope he is watching over my puppy rufus who got hit by a car on 3-12-08
RIP B
RIP RUFUS
9/15/07 - 3/12/08
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Tracy
4/17/2008
Happy Birthday to Lentenor on the 20th.Hope he has an extra special day.Miss you Barbaro!
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Stephanie Lambert
4/17/2008
Nicanor will go to Mr. Matz when he is done with learning all he has to learn at Stephens Thoroughbreds, He will be fine tuned and race under Mr. Matz...and God Willing HEALTHY AND HAPPY as he should be :)
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Sandy
4/16/2008
This Sunday, April 20th will be Lentenor's 1st Birthday. It should would be nice to see some new pictures of him. Of course, April 29th would have been Barbaro's 5th Birthday. I sure do miss him a lot. Happy Birthday and Best Wishes, Lentenor be safe.
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Linda
4/16/2008
Does anyone know when will Nicanor go to Michael Mats?
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Ofelia
4/15/2008
Thank you for the beautiful pictures!
Can't wait to see Nicanor race!
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BONNIE SAWIKI
4/15/2008
BOTH JR. BROS. LOOK SO MUCH LIKE OUR BBH-YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, CHAMP. RUN FREE IN GOD'S EVERLASTING GREEN PASTURES.
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Stephanie Lambert
4/13/2008
As The day nears and the horses are chosen, I always think of you and your courage and the Glory you had on that first Saturday in May,I hope to see you there next year, No ONE deserves to be there as much as you,you are always in my heart and prayers
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Joni P
4/13/2008
The boys are just as beautiful as their big brother. Blessings of luck and health. Something tells me that Lentenor is the one.Thanks for sharing their pictures. We all miss Barbaro.
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jessica
4/11/2008
He was tuff.
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Grandma Bea & Kitties
4/11/2008
Barbaro's brothers look wonderful. May God guide their paths thru life and protect them. They are handsome boys!
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Stephanie Lambert
4/10/2008
Just thinking of you and hoping all is well with the babies, Spring has Sprung and they must be so very happy...Always in my heart and prayers
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Sonja
4/6/2008
Horses are so cool and amazing! Exspicaily these 3! I wish my human family was as awesome as this horse family!
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Katie
4/4/2008
Thank you so much for sharing these photos with the public!! They are two very beautiful boys!! After reading all these comments, it is comforting to know that I am not alone in missing Barabaro!
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Mary from Ontario
4/3/2008
The boys look great! It's so hard to believe that they are growing up so fast. Is La Ville Rouge rebred to Dynaformer for a 2008 foal?
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Joanne McCulloch
3/31/2008
Little Lentenor is so adorable and Nicanor has grown into a stunningly georgeous 2 year old. I love Barbaro and talk to him everyday. And I love Lentenor and Nicanor, too. Special blessings. GodSpeed. Joanne RN Richmond VA
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Nicole From New York
3/30/2008
Just stunning phyiscally both of them. May they both know love and kindness above all things. Good Karma to follow both of these special boys. The universe will protect them - just wait an see.
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ashley
3/30/2008
we all loved barbaro and miss him alot he will always be in our hearts and we all look forward to see his brothers race we wish them both the best of luck! :D
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Richard Carter
3/29/2008
I am priveliged to pass comment in such a prestigous guestbook. Barbaro touched hearts worldwide, and this message from across the pond carries great excitement, for I dream to visit America one day. And it would be something special if I were to see one of Barbaro's brothers run in a triple crown race. Barbaro we love you.
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BONNIE SAWIKI
3/27/2008
IT IS SO REWARDING TO READ NICANOR'S PROGRESS ON THE BLOODHORSE BLOG. HE AND LENTENOR HELP ALL OF US TO EASE THE PAIN OF LOSING OUR BBH. KNOW HE IS LOVINGLY WATCHING OVER HIS BABY BROS.
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Tracy
3/27/2008
Miss you Barbaro. My predictions are two out of three Triple Crown races for Nicanor and all three for Lentenor. A perfect way to celebrate all three brothers,don't you all think soo!
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Evelyn Bunting
3/26/2008
Lentenor is GORGEOUS..he has that far away look in his eye that only great race horses have...little Nicanor is good looking also, but if my uncanny intuition abilities hold true, Lentenor may follow in his older brother's tracks...
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Mitch
3/25/2008
There will never be another Barbaro! He was one of a kind, the Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, & Michael Jordan of Horse Racing! I only wish the best success and health for his handsome brother's, they have HUGE hoofprints to fill. I feel a little sadness for them, because as his siblings, whatever they do or don't accomplish, they will always be compared to their in comparable brother ...RIP Barbaro, you are missed much, but never forgotten!
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Lise McLain
3/25/2008
Bonjour Nicanor and Lentenor!
How beautiful you both are! And oh, how I miss my darling Barbaro! I will be planting a a flower garden this summer in memory of my sweet Barbaro. Have to wait for the snow to melt first.
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Ms Carol A Marano RN
3/24/2008
May God Bless Nicanor and Lentenor
May BARBARO'S LEGACY GUIDE AND PROTECT THEM BOTH!
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Niki
3/23/2008
My birthday is also 3/15. Happy birthday. I just rescued an very thin but sweet and handsome bay TB yearling. He reminds me of Barbaro and i miss him dearly ( still get tears in my eyes ) . As a tribute to him and since my little guy looks like the 2007 colt ( almost to a tee ) I am naming him ( not registered of course ) Lentenor since they are the same age and i can remember how special these guys are everytime i am with him. Looking forward to the brothers careers in the future. Much nuzzle love.
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Stephanie Lambert
3/22/2008
Happy Easter, Chistos Anesti (Christ Has Risen in Greek)Barbaro is safe in heaven with Christ and Saint Francis, running free and watching over his family of equines and humans alike
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Tracy
3/15/2008
I blew it,Happy Birthday Saturday to Nicanor!
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Tracy
3/13/2008
Happy Birthday to Nicanor on Sunday!
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Skippen My Design
3/10/2008
For those of you who want to watch Nicanor this year bloodhorse.com has started a blog on him, so check it out!
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Jean
3/9/2008
Barbaro got me interested in the thoroughbred world.I followed him on a daily basis.
He is loved by so many people.
Both of his brothers are beautiful and I only wish they live long and healthy lives.
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Ronnie
3/9/2008
thanks for the pronunciation for the BB2 colt.
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Chris
3/8/2008
They are so gorgeous,Barbaro lives on..I miss him...
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RICHARD
3/6/2008
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER BARBARO.IN HIS UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT HE WOKE UP THE HORSE WORLD. HE WAS THE CHAMP. THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
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Angi
3/5/2008
Is Nicanor going to be racing this Spring?
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Isabel
3/2/2008
I always remember you
Barbaro,
Love,
Isabel
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Stephanie Lambert
2/29/2008
I would think Nicanor would start racing when he is three, next year, he is probably broken by now as he is in training in Florida, God Bless him and keep him SAFE
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Angi
2/29/2008
What a beautiful pair of brothers, Barbaro must be so proud of them. They still have huge shoes to fill though.
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Colette
2/28/2008
Such beautiful, beautiful, baby brothers! Wishing them much luck. Missing Barbaro so much.
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BONNIE SAWIKI
2/27/2008
SO HAPPY TO SEE PRECIOUS LENTENOR AND HANDSOME NICANOR. BBH IS KEEPING AN EYE ON YOU TWO.
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Nicanor
2/26/2008
When is Nicanor going to start racing ?
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Sandy
2/25/2008
I would like to see a Calendar maybe next year with the whole Barbaro family, Mom,Dad,Nicanor,Lentenor and of course Barbaro. I would pay for something like that in hopes that it would go to the Barbaro Lamintis fund. Yes, please let us know when Nicanor will be racing and where. Thanks!
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Mary Means
2/24/2008
What about making the foxhound painting available for everyone to purchase, with proceeds going to the Barbaro Laminitis Fund?
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katie
2/24/2008
when is nicanor gonna race?does any one know?
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Kristy
2/22/2008
The pictures are wonderful Lentenor is growing so fast & Nicanor is beautiful.Barbaro is missed on a daily basis.But he is my isnpiration for going to Vet.school Thanks for letting us see these beautiful boys.
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Stephanie Lambert
2/21/2008
Lentenor is pronounced...lent as in lent lol ,N, as in the letter, OR, as in the word, put them all together and you have one cute baby LOL
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Mary Means
2/18/2008
Both colts are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with the waiting world! May they make Barbaro proud!
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ronnie
2/16/2008
Does any one know how to pronounce Lentenor?
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Grandma Bea Gobèe
2/15/2008
Thank you for the beautiful photos. Nicanor is one HANDSOME horse. And Lentenor is so cute. Both beautiful animals. Barbaro is proud!
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Jemi Blue
2/15/2008
Oh, my how they have grown and flourished. Nicanor and Lentenor are absolutely gorgeous. They make me think of Barbaro and what could have been. I will never get over losing Barbaro, but these guys are just perfect, and I wish them all the best always.
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Marianne
2/14/2008
Thank You so much for the wonderful pictures, it does all our hearts good. Barbaro lives in both these beautiful babies.
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Shaun Basch
2/13/2008
Barbaro will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved and were touched by him - even if not firsthand. For as long as people know his story it will be told. And now his spirit can truly live on in the lives of his siblings (present and yet to come). May they be blessed and kept safe.
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Debbie
2/13/2008
Thank you for all the new pictures. It is so much fun to watch the family grow.
You have such a beautiful farm. THe horses are so luck to have loving people to learn from.
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meredith
2/13/2008
I love Nicanor!
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Makai
2/13/2008
I love Barbaro so much!
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Susan
2/12/2008
Thank you so much for the new pictures. The baby is beautiful and Mill Ridge is great!
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Cassidy
2/12/2008
The boys look great. I know everyone is proud of them. May God keep them healthy and safe.
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Jean, Larry & Jose Smith
2/12/2008
Just like
Natalie Kucharski
said it for us all....
Getting these new photos brings so much pleasure to so many people. Thanks.
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Tarheelr, NY
2/11/2008
Beautiful brothers, both. May they run like the wind.
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Tracy
2/11/2008
Thank you for the beautiful pictures.I believe they will have promising racing careers and keep our thoughts of Barbaro their big brother in all our hearts.
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Sandy
2/11/2008
Thanks so much for the pictures. Lentenor looks so much like Barbaro even his expression |
