Apparently Barbaro is a much calmer patient than Ruffian -- it was during the post-surgery recovery period that she reinjured herself so badly. Of course, the recovery methods and technology have improved too.
I want to know more about Brother Derek too....talk about a horse that had horrendous luck from the Derby to the Preakness...Brother Derek got a bum rap.
Lost his horseshoe in the Derby and drew a lousy post position but still managed to come in 4th. He was next to Barbaro at the Preakness and had to pull his horse aside? did anyone see the clip?
Now, Brother Derek is not running in the Belmonts