Barbaro had surgery last night

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

From the sounds of it, the Jacksons would have taken these steps even if Barbaro was known to be sterile. It's rare to see in this game sometimes (or any game) where loyalty is aptly rewarded. I tend to believe the Jacksons see Barbaro as their champion, almost like a child, and are just doing anything to help him. Like any parent would do for their own.

Hang in there, Barbaro.

Funny you mention Loyalty because Lael is the gaelic word for loyalty.

They would save their cheap horses if they had a bad injury. 80-90% of people in the business would do the same if they had the money, fortunately they have the money. Most people that own horses get very attached to them. They had another horse named Nice Nelly, one of the last daughters of Seattle Slew suffer a break this year too and she is doing fine.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Funny you mention Loyalty because Lael is the gaelic word for loyalty.

They would save their cheap horses if they had a bad injury. 80-90% of people in the business would do the same if they had the money, fortunately they have the money. Most people that own horses get very attached to them. They had another horse named Nice Nelly, one of the last daughters of Seattle Slew suffer a break this year too and she is doing fine.

thought i read barbaro was gaelic for loyal...... hope he does well.

Originally Posted by SentToStud

thought i read barbaro was gaelic for loyal...... hope he does well.

No, Barbaro means Barbarian in Portugese or Exceptional/Superior. They actually got the name from a foxhound in some painting they own. There is a great story out there about what Matz's assistant said Barbaro meant back in January.

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/BarbaroSpotlight.asp

When trainer Michael Matz was asked if he knew where the name Barbaro came from, he called to his assistant, Peter Brette. “Hey, Peter, what does the name Barbaro mean?” he asked. Brette didn’t hesitate with his answer: “Kentucky Derby winner.”

“In our dreams, right?” Matz said.

But those dreams will become much closer to reality if Barbaro should handle the dirt in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 4 as well as he’s handled the grass. In his three career starts, all on grass, Barbaro has been untouchable, winning by a total margin of 201⁄4 lengths, including runaway victories in the Tropical Park Derby and Laurel Futurity (both gr. IIIT).