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Barbaro's Brother in Kentucky - Future Triple Crown Winner

Barbaro's Brother in Kentucky - Future Triple Crown Winner

Last year was heartbreaking as we saw the breakdown of Barbaro in the 2006 Preakness and followed his recovery.

His injury had not broken the skin and Dr. Bramlege felt he might be saved. So we watched as this brave horse struggled to live for 8 months.  Despite valiant efforts of his doctors, owners and fans he had to be put to sleep. For my friends that followed Barbaro and The Kentucky Derby I saw this clip today of Barbaro's brother.

http://www.heraldleaderphoto.com/multimedia/barbaros/brother.html

Today, Sunday, April 29, a foal on Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington will turn nine days old.He is the son of Dynaformer and LaVille Rouge. His legacy is that he is Barbaro's little brother. Now the world will be watching him as he plays in his paddock and munches on Kentucky Bluegrass.

You may be looking at the future Triple Crown Winner. He has some BIG shoes to fill.

Friday was the last day for Keeneland (check out the picture below) And now all focus is on Churchill Downs. 

 I love racing and I can't help shedding a tear or two when they play "My old Kentucky Home" at the Derby next Saturday. Barbaro will be on my mind as what could have been. A sad moment in all the excitement. 

 

Lizette Realty Lizette Fitzpatrick 

Lizette Fitzpatrick - Broker of Lizette Realty in Richmond, Kentucky.

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9 comments • Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms • April 29 2007 05:06PM

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Hi, Lizette!  Aaaawww!!  SO CUTE!!!  That little guy was ADORABLE!!!  And already he looks so handsome, so strong!  I'm glad to hear Barbaro has a little brother, and I hope he's as amazing when he grows up. 
Posted by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows) almost 5 years ago
Watch out race world....Barbaro's little brother is on a mission!! Great clip Lizette.
Posted by John Caylor- Post Falls, ID Mortgages (Infinity Financial Group) almost 5 years ago
Lizette, I'm from Paducah originally. Grew up going to Kenland and Churchhill Downs. I graduated from U.K. My dad had race horses although not of Derby calaber. My daugher is going next weekend her first time. I enjoyed your article. My dad "ALWAYS" cried at my Old Ky Home and I have racing pictures all over my house in MI.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) almost 5 years ago
Lizette, are you horsing around again, thought you were spose to be selling houses?  LOL  Cute post.
Posted by Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN (RS Mortgage Consulting) almost 5 years ago

Sarah - These foals are so sweet when they are born. It's amazing how strong they are as soon as they are out! This clip is so cute!

John - Thanks for the comment. Hope all is going well for you! 

Missy - I don't know what it is about that song! It always makes me cry. I guess because it's about pride and love of Kentucky. It feels like some ancient ritual. I get teary eyed when I listen to the national anthem being played at the Olympics too!  

Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) almost 5 years ago
Bob - You are on to me....I did try to sell a house today at open house but since that didn't work out I am back to blogging about those horses again!
Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) almost 5 years ago

Great picture and great related blog :)  keep the good work,

 

Posted by Aurora, CO Homes for Sale in Aurora, Colorado - Ray Saenz (United Property Brokers, Inc) almost 5 years ago
AWSOME Racetrack! This guy certainly is a cutie isn't he? Thanks for sharing Lizette!
Posted by Danny Smith (DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES) almost 5 years ago

Ray  - Thanks for the comment, you always make my day!

Danny - I loved that clip! I guess living here where we see the foals everyday we get a bit jaded, but I still love seeing them in the spring.

Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) almost 5 years ago

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