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Triple Crown hopeful Barbaro loses... Seriously injured during race
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Posted on 05/20/2006 11:13:23 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog

Post Position

Silks

Horse Name

Trainer

Jockey

Morning Line

 
1
(NA)    LIKE NOW
(Picture NA)
  Kiaran McLaughlin  Garrett Gomez
  19-1
 
2
 PLATINUM COUPLE
 Joseph Lostritto  Jose Espinoza
28-1
 
3
 HEMINGWAY'S KEY
 Nick Zito  Jeremy Rose
30-1
 
4
 GREELEY'S LEGACY
 George Weaver  Richard Migliore
38-1
 
5
 BROTHER DEREK
 Dan Hendricks  Alex Solis
7-2
 
6
 BARBARO
 Michael Matz   Edgar Prado
1-2
 
7
 SWEETNORTHERNSAINT
 Michael Trombetta   Kent Desormeaux
6-1
 
8
 BERNARDINI
 Thomas Albertrani  Javier Castellano
17-1
 
9
DIABOLICAL
  Steve Klesaris  Ramon Dominguez

24-1

 


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Maryland
KEYWORDS: barbaro; horseracing; preakness; sports; workingdogs
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To: Wolfstar
The single biggest quarrel I have with the sport is that they DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO IMPROVE SAFETY.

If you've ever been on a track or around racehorses and racing people, you know that extreme care is taken for everyone's safety, and the safety of the sport improves constantly. The quality of the equipment, of veterinary care, and of the facilities is much better than it was just twenty years ago. But TBs have cannon bones the diameter of my wrist, to support 1000 to 1200 pounds while they go nearly forty miles an hour. The stresses are enormous. There probably isn't any way to avoid this sort of thing short of overhauling our breeding programs. Even then, horses who have heavier legs still sustain major injuries not unlike this just in the course of fooling around in their paddocks.

301 posted on 05/20/2006 4:09:59 PM PDT by Fairview
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To: Wolfstar
It is to me, no matter what they say to try to spin it otherwise.

I know, you seem to think you know everything there is to know immediately and without being there... Did you stay at a Holiday Inn last night? Seriously... All any of us know is what ~might~ be.

I know people love to make early assumptions and run with them, but it's not my thing.

302 posted on 05/20/2006 4:10:33 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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To: Wolfstar

That may be. I watch horse racing pretty regularly and I just hardly ever see it happen.


303 posted on 05/20/2006 4:11:32 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Barbaro, please get better!!!!!)
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To: slane

I took issue with your statement regarding his connections.

I am well aware of the seriousness of his fractures and the loss of blood supply to his fractured leg.

We shall see what is determined at the Bolton Center.


304 posted on 05/20/2006 4:12:21 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: Fairview

When a horse is going full speed, the weight on their legs is a lot more than their weight. Its around 6 thousand pounds at full speed.


305 posted on 05/20/2006 4:12:39 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Barbaro, please get better!!!!!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

What a miserable turn of events. I cheered for this horse from the first time I saw him race. I hope for all the best to all involved.


306 posted on 05/20/2006 4:13:15 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: onyx

Whatever the vets at New Bolton find, Micheal Matz will know what to do. He knows more about horses and injuries more than anyone, besides the vets, of course. He will do what is best for the horse.


307 posted on 05/20/2006 4:13:45 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Barbaro, please get better!!!!!)
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To: Lemondropkid31

I am very aware of that, thanks, but thank you for bringing that to the attention of the posters.


308 posted on 05/20/2006 4:14:12 PM PDT by Fairview
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To: HairOfTheDog

hopefully, God will see fit to allow Barbaro the pleasure of some number of fillies greater than 72 IN THIS LIFETIME....


309 posted on 05/20/2006 4:14:43 PM PDT by Vn_survivor_67-68
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To: Wolfstar

Beyond that, sore horses (primarily gelded claimers) are raced all the time. It makes me sick.


310 posted on 05/20/2006 4:15:36 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: onyx
Need a glass of water, too?


311 posted on 05/20/2006 4:15:46 PM PDT by Gondring (I'll give up my right to die when hell freezes over my dead body!)
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To: Wolfstar
The horse broke from the gate (the second time) very well and was running perfectly well until he came up lame.

There appeared to be no problem until the break. There would be no way to foresee that upcoming problem unless the horse was pulled from the race. That is unlikely and it is not the first time a horse broke thru the gate before time.

312 posted on 05/20/2006 4:15:49 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Fairview

LOL oops sorry, that was meant for anyone who didn't know.


313 posted on 05/20/2006 4:16:36 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Barbaro, please get better!!!!!)
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To: Lemondropkid31; slane

Thank you. The very points I tried to make to poster slane.


314 posted on 05/20/2006 4:16:44 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: KosmicKitty
I remember way back when , I believe, Riva Ridge, broke his leg and had to be put down.

Could you be thinking of the filly Ruffian? That was very sad.

315 posted on 05/20/2006 4:17:26 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: Wolfstar
The single biggest quarrel I have with the sport is that they DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO IMPROVE SAFETY. Excuse me for shouting.

That's just a bunch of hooooooey. These horses are more vetted, more conditioned, more worried over than any pampered pet. They are constantly concerned with safety, to protect their investment if not for the love of the horse and the sport. No one wants to see this happen, but there is risk in sport. There will always be risk in sport.

Why is it whenever something bad happens, some have to immediately find someone to blame?

316 posted on 05/20/2006 4:17:27 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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To: onyx

It's sad that Barbaro is injured, but it is just a horse.


317 posted on 05/20/2006 4:20:03 PM PDT by connectthedots
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To: KosmicKitty
"I remember way back when?

Ruffian one of the sadest days ever in horse racing Rufian Remembered

318 posted on 05/20/2006 4:20:15 PM PDT by jpsb
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To: KosmicKitty
I remember way back when , I believe, Riva Ridge, broke his leg and had to be put down.

Perhaps you are thinking of Ruffian. Another terrible, thoroughbred racing incident.

319 posted on 05/20/2006 4:20:43 PM PDT by PerConPat (A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground.-- Mencken)
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To: connectthedots

You are in the wrong forum. Leave.


320 posted on 05/20/2006 4:21:18 PM PDT by Lemondropkid31 (Barbaro, please get better!!!!!)
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