I say, "Some blessing -- some disguise!"
The blessing out of this catastrophic injury is the increased publicity for veterinary research and treatment (not to mention the money - although it must have been in the pipeline beforehand, you don't just write a check from the general expense account . . . or do you?)
Anyhow, how is Barbaro a sophomore? Is it because he's three years old, but it's his second racing year?
Yeah, his 2nd racing year.