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ESPN/ABC to Feature Barbaro in Belmont Coverage

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to please veterinarians at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals with his progress on this day before the running of the finale of horse racing?s Triple Crown. Barbaro is recovering from a

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Barbaro’s Latest Visitor Comes Bearing a Large Gift

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell paid a special visit today to the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, where he checked on the condition of Kentucky Derby

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More Than We Know (Thoughts on Barbaro)

Little League moms. Cub Scout dads. Coaches. Teachers. Neighbors. Middle-schoolers. Gary at the post office. Everyone wanted to know about Barbaro.


And that was before the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).


Afterward, the questions were

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Barbaro: Fellow Athletes Support Recovery Pool

Veterinarians at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals continue to be pleased with Barbaro’s condition, which improves daily. The Kentucky Derby winner is recovering from a shattered hind leg sustained at the Preakness on May 20. “He

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Barbaro Walks Stall, Munches Huge Carrots

Barbaro chomped “phenomenally large” carrots and his condition remained unchanged Sunday (June 4) as veterinarians at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., continued a daily assessment of whether his cast needs to be changed. So far, no

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New Bolton Answers Common Barbaro Questions

Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continues to improve daily as he recovers from a shattered hind leg sustained at the Preakness on May 20. “I’m very pleased with the progress Barbaro is making,” said chief

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How We Failed Barbaro

In breakdowns, racing has a massive, deadly serious problem, and we all know it. The Thoroughbred industry has a moral obligation to horses and jockeys to pursue solutions on a grand scale and with the utmost urgency. We must summon the best minds

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Barbaro: Richardson Ups Recovery Chances to 51%

The tears for Barbaro have all been shed, and now people around the world anxiously await each daily report on the colt’s condition. It’s been more than a week since Barbaro’s horrific injury in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), which set off an

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Barbaro on Thursday: Progressing Nicely

The news continued to be promising for Barbaro Thursday. Dr. Dean Richardson reported that the colt was “progressing nicely, has totally normal vital signs, and is in excellent condition” at the the

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Barbaro on Friday: His Condition is Excellent

Five days after undergoing surgery, Barbaro was in excellent condition, according to a report from the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.


“He looks good, everything is fine

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HRTV To Air Daily Barbaro Updates

HorseRacing TV will feature a daily update on the condition of Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner who was injured in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.


“Like the rest

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