The greatest horse I've seen in my lifetime. He wasn't even tired after the race. Would have easily won the triple crown without the injury. One of the greatest racehorses of all time.
I missed one Derby live from 1981 to 2010. Barbaro was the best Derby winner I saw in that time frame. I have no doubt he would have been the missing Triple Crown winner ...
I know I have commented many times on this video. That is how much I love Barbaro ❤ I look forward to the next 20 times in a row I watch this race. I love you Barbaro ❤🌹
He was our greatest hope for a Triple Crown winner we have had in many years. I know he would have taken it had he not broken down. I know he would have. No one could touch him. No doubts, he would have taken it. I still am in awe watching his races. I have a tribute corner at my house for him. A whole collection of Barbaro items and mementos. I miss him, still get tears. He was some horse.
Samuel Pérez García The Only reason Barbaro wasn't the runaway favorite for the Derby was that he wasn't tested. But after the Derby, where he completely destroyed some very capable horses, it felt like he was destined to be the next Secretariat.
MegaLlamalord I have seen a few horses in the exact same situation. Not one went on to become the next Secretariat. Or even the next Affirmed. There's simply nothing certain about Barbaro winning the TC.
RIP Babe. I love and miss you so much. im very greatful to live right across the street from ur grave. and every derby I put a dozen roses on ur statue and grave. we miss you
JumptoSoar1307 wow my aunt lives in Kentucky but she's elder now that's awesome of you to do that he definitely deserves this such strength and heart if only he didn't get leminititis I'm sure he'd somehow be here with us 14 in april
JumptoSoar1307 do me a favor I'll be forever grateful put one down for me signed love to you and rest your weary head your with god and Jesus love always dani💗
A very special Thoroughbred. Barbaro arguably had the biggest 💓 in racing history. He touched all of are hearts, Barbaro will NEVER be forgotten. Greatness! What a awesome champion....
My favorite horse forever.. 2018 and I will always watch this ❤😢 Barbaro ran the fastest last quarter mile since Secretariat! He was our triple crown winner. He blew this field away effortlessly. He could of won by 10 easily, it was just a matter of turning him loose.
And here comes Barbaro! The undefeated Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro turns it on! Barbaro fell to his knees coming out of the starting gate but still had that race.
Thank you for posting this video. Barbaro was such an amazing horse. Even after he broke his leg, he continued to help us learn more about Laminites. Barbaro was so Brave. RIP Beloved Barbaro.
We miss you boy......Every year around the Derby, I go back to watch one of the best Derby runs ever. Forever in our hearts .We love you Barbaro...Run free :(
I completely, totally, agree with you. Right as Edgar finally let him go Durkin was on it. Barbaro, poised in the clear as they move into the far turn... step by step .... then... "and HERE comes Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro comes up on the outside and he takes the lead... as camera pulls back and pans ... beautiful... "as the field turns for HOME in the KD Barbaro TURNS IT ON !! .. and it is ALL Barbaro in a SUBLIIIME performance" he runs away from them ALL !" My God. it's perfect.
Watching this is so exhilarating, yet so heartbreaking at the same time... Highly doubt he ever fired all cylinders in any of his races, he almost certainly would have been a Triple Crown winner had things not gone the way they did... still to this day such a special and talented horse.
Barbaro, in the words of the great Tom Durkin "sublime". I was at the Preakness that year to see him. We all know what happened that day, one which I will never forget. I don't know if I tell myself this to make myself feel better about the whole situation but I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. In retrospect, it was no foregone conclusion that had he not gotten injured Barbaro would have won the Preakness, Bernardini ran one hell of a race and was one hell of a good racehorse. Being realistic who knows what would have happened. Instead Barbaro was injured. His undefeated record, his "sublime performance" in the Kentucky Derby and our imagination thinking up the what ifs have only added to his legend. Barbaro's inspirational and courageous story following his injury may have done just as much if not more for his fans and the sport then a Triple Crown would have, I like to think it has certainly done more for his fellow equine athletes. Following Barbaro's injury( and also the unfortunate and sudden death of Eight Belles years later), the horse racing industry finally began to take a hard look at horse safety.Tracks began to re-examine their track surfaces, many changing of to artificial racing surfaces. An enormous amount of awareness has been created and research done on new medicines and medical practices especially in regard to laminitis. Barbaro's legacy will always be one of greatness to me both on and off the track he will be remembered for having the heart of a champion.
Barbaro beat Bluegrass Cat by 6.5-7 lengths in the 'Derby, Bernardino beat Bluegrass Cat by 6 in the Travers. 3 differences. 1)Bernardini walked on the front end in the Travers 1:12.3, 1:36.3. 2) Barbaro was eased up the last 1/16 of a mile or so when he beat Bluegrass Cat, could have won by 10 or 12, and 3) Bluegrass Cat broke his leg in the Travers.
no matter how many times i watch this race it still gives me chills to hear the announcer and watch barbaro pull away from the field....R>I>P you will always be in my heart...No horse will ever match up to you.
2:03 is my favorite part of this race -- it's when Barbaro has his ears perked forward when he's about to come off the turn for home... without a doubt, that horse KNEW he had the Derby won at that point... RIP Barbaro
i still can't watch this race without crying. i loved him derby day and had him to win. i have no doubt he would have won the triple crown had he not broken down two weeks later. so brave and so so sad. rip barbaro.......
I remeber when I was young, my Dad showed me the cover of the newspaper. Barbaro on the cover, with his broken leg. My Grandma watched Barbaro's progress. We all hoped he would be okay. But one day. my grandma said they put him down. I was devestated. I hope he's happy in heaven.
Exactly a year ago we lost a Champion and a friend. We watchedhim grow and learn to love what he was bred to do. He went onto win many G1 races including the KY Derby. Undeafeatedin 6 races and was unable to finish one. His race of life began. after 8 months of fighting for his life, Barbaro's life came to an end. We will always remember him
No easy trip on the rail, a stumble at the gate,this was a true performance of talent, not "luck" he was the Triple Crown we never got to see, I know this in my heart.....I have not enjoyed a Kentucky Derby since....
A tremendous horse. He had the speed and stamina to win the TC and I believe he would of won it. I was at the Preakness when he broke his leg about 25 yds down the track from where we were sitting. You could of heard a pin drop when it happened. I actually saw people crying. It was terrible. RIP Barbaro...a champion!!!!
Man...why did Barbaro die? I bet everything that he was going to be the TC winner in 2006. At the Derby, he was STILL pulling away when he crossed the finish line and the field he was up against wasn't a weak field either. He went in 6-0 I believe. He was the modern-day Secretariat.
the second paragraph of what you say here is so right on the mark. You watch as Durkin spots the move of Barbaro and the you hear the roar of the crowd build and Durkin unfolds the finish of this race perfectly.... "and Barbaro TURNS IT ON...... then "it's ALL Barbaroa!!" I also like Gary's recap of the race, Edgar has him forwardly placed..... and just before explosive move that Barbaro was actually pulling Edgar out of the saddle...." I still cry when I watch this.
I got goosebumps watching this replay-just wish they had taken Barbaro out of the gate in the Preakness when he kicked it! I still remember cashing the tri, wheeling Steppenwolfer for second & third. That's me posing with a statue of the great Northern Dancer at Woodbine:-)
Y. Por lo visto. Ya. Se le volvió costumbre. Porque no es la primera vez que lo hace. Ya lo a echo. Varias veces. Eso. Es bueno es muy bueno. Esta acostumbrado a ganar
He was so amazing and no doubt would have won the Triple Crown. I still can't watch the Preakness to this day. He reminded me so much of Secretariat who will always hold my heart and his record of 31 lengths at the Belmont. Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary. I know Barbaro would have won. Just don't want any hurt. ❤️💙💔🙏
Barbaro had it all,an even temperament, and tremendous ability that was good on BOTH turf and dirt. In fact when I first started following him in his 2 yr old year, the buzz was about how good he was and if he could run on the main track,well that question was answered emphatically!
What a horse probably one of the greatest of all time. I dont think ive ever seen such a turn of foot out of a thoroughbred coming into the lane. SUPERSTAR!!!
What an amazing horse Barbaro was, full of heart and so devoted..... His spirit will live on forever and with every race that races at Churchill downs Barbaro will be there, racing right along side them... ~*~*Ripley*~*~
Just imagine what would have happened if Barabaro didnt break early from the gate. Would he have been a triple crown winner? I surely think so. Look at how easily he beet everybody in the derby. He could've been up there in the hall of fame but even though he's gone he is still a great horse and never forgotten...
Barbaro was one of the best race horses of the world, no doubt about it. Its a disapointment that he died... he had won the peakness if he wasn't get injured.
And here comes Barbaro! The UNDEFEATED Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the filed turns for home in the Kentucky Derby Barbaro turns it on! Got to be the best Derby race, if not the best race period. ~*~*Ripley*~*~
I don't think I'll ever get over the aching feeling for this horse, and Durkin's call as he first says "and HERE comes Barbaro"... and "Barbaro turns it on.." and it's ALL Barbaro.... in a SUBLIME performance !!"
R.I.P. BARBARO!!!! Forvever in my heart! I will Always Remember and Honor Your Greatness. You inspired me and gave me the will to fight cancer, pain and LIVE!!! Thankyou! I'll see you in Heaven when I loose my fight.
I follow a lot of sports, and I have to say there is nothing more exciting than the final stretch of a Triple Crown horse race. It's just heartbreaking that every now and then tragedy strikes, as in the case of Barbaro in the Preakness and others we have seen. The sport is a great sport, but the dark side of it is indeed sad.
@kike1275 como se llamaba su jinete? yo voy todos los fines de semana al jockey club del peru vivo al frente y siempre los viejos que paran arriba comentan sobre los jinetes que ya han pasado me comentaron sobre este caballo y recien acabo de seguir su historia realmente me parece alucinante, no recuerdo como se llamaba su jinete
@BrennanandBoothlove Well he was injured in that last race so technically he lost didn't he? Or does it not count because he pulled up and didn't actually cross the finish line?
Holy hell. Edgar never even had to touch him in the stretch. It was basically like Edgar: "hey buddy, ready to run faster?" Barbaro: "yep, time to win"
Barbaro was going to win the TC that year. His run was just amazing period. The field had some notable names (Lawyer Ron, Jazil, Bluegrass Cat, Flashy Bull etc.) Prado did not use the whip not once!!!! Barbaro turned it on when he knew he had to an he blew the 20-horse field away. Once Barbaro got to the outside, it was over! He was still pullin away after the finish line!!!!!! A true champion. R.I.P big man.
@decroo21, Bernardini turned out to be one of the best conventional dirt colt's in America that I've seen for many years, and has also become about the best and most sought after young sire in the business,too. That said, what Barbaro accomplished in his career spanning a very short amount of time is equally impressive. It would've been tough handicapping out a race with both Barbaro and Bernardini in the field. Like splitting hairs!!
@nin12dog Completely agree. I dont think we will ever see another Sec. He was just a phenom but I could certainly see some of him in Barbaro. I certainly wish I could've watched him more. He was undefeated going into the Preakness. I don't know if he could pull off the TC due to his size but his fight and drive was unmatched.
watching you as you were in fifth place turn that corner god and Jesus was even proud of you sweet heart shown heart speed skill finesse may you rest in peace with no pain
there was a :48 sec video in beginning that showed first jump out of gate and 2 or 3 handlers taking Barbaro in hand. that video showed this: 2 or 3 men holding him, he stpped back on his right hind leg, and as he came forward againto his left front, the right hoof seemed to "flip" up and OUT of the deep sand, looking as if the hoof had turned under in the sand and he was standing on with weight on the short pastern, the long pastern is above it. I googled and saw drawing of the skeletal leg
Barbaro's story is the most tragic TB story ever. (what happened to Phar Lap is a close second...) He loved to run so much, and ended up reduced to hobbling on his wrecked legs. His desire to live was as brave as was his running style.
"¿El Derby de Kentucky? Aún no se ha creado un calificativo para describir su grandeza" José Gregorio Guillot, comentarista hípico y productor radial venezolano.
If not for the injury in the Preakness, the 2006 Kentucky Derby was a glimpse of a Triple Crown Champion.
Watching Barbaro's races still bring a tear to my eye. An absolutely awesome horse who will be missed greatly for years to come.
65 years Watching the Great Thoroughbreds and "BARBARO" is my Favorite of all Time.
RIP
The greatest horse I've seen in my lifetime. He wasn't even tired after the race. Would have easily won the triple crown without the injury. One of the greatest racehorses of all time.
I missed one Derby live from 1981 to 2010. Barbaro was the best Derby winner I saw in that time frame. I have no doubt he would have been the missing Triple Crown winner ...
I know I have commented many times on this video. That is how much I love Barbaro ❤ I look forward to the next 20 times in a row I watch this race. I love you Barbaro ❤🌹
He was our greatest hope for a Triple Crown winner we have had in many years. I know he would have taken it had he not broken down. I know he would have. No one could touch him. No doubts, he would have taken it. I still am in awe watching his races. I have a tribute corner at my house for him. A whole collection of Barbaro items and mementos. I miss him, still get tears. He was some horse.
tammy e. nothing is certain, and Bernardini was a class horse himself for the Preakness.
Samuel Pérez García The Only reason Barbaro wasn't the runaway favorite for the Derby was that he wasn't tested. But after the Derby, where he completely destroyed some very capable horses, it felt like he was destined to be the next Secretariat.
MegaLlamalord I have seen a few horses in the exact same situation. Not one went on to become the next Secretariat. Or even the next Affirmed. There's simply nothing certain about Barbaro winning the TC.
RIP Babe. I love and miss you so much. im very greatful to live right across the street from ur grave. and every derby I put a dozen roses on ur statue and grave. we miss you
JumptoSoar1307 wow my aunt lives in Kentucky but she's elder now that's awesome of you to do that he definitely deserves this such strength and heart if only he didn't get leminititis I'm sure he'd somehow be here with us 14 in april
JumptoSoar1307 do me a favor I'll be forever grateful put one down for me signed love to you and rest your weary head your with god and Jesus love always dani💗
I moved to Kentucky, about 30 miles from Churchill Downs so I could visit him whenever I wanted. 💙
A very special Thoroughbred. Barbaro arguably had the biggest 💓 in racing history. He touched all of are hearts, Barbaro will NEVER be forgotten. Greatness! What a awesome champion....
Hard to believe it's been ten years since this tour de force. Still my favorite horse to this day.
riotracer him and ruffian eight Belle's
My favorite horse forever.. 2018 and I will always watch this ❤😢 Barbaro ran the fastest last quarter mile since Secretariat! He was our triple crown winner. He blew this field away effortlessly. He could of won by 10 easily, it was just a matter of turning him loose.
American Pharoah ran the last 1/4 mile of the Belmont faster than Secretariat
And here comes Barbaro! The undefeated Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro turns it on!
Barbaro fell to his knees coming out of the starting gate but still had that race.
This. Seattle Slew also stumbled, got up & took the Crown--as Barbaro surely would have too:( Safe trip, Barbaro. We miss you.
Maybe at the Preakness his false start was accompanied by falling to his knees. Both needed to be seriously worked on immediately when first noticed.
Thank you for posting this video. Barbaro was such an amazing horse. Even after he broke his leg, he continued to help us learn more about Laminites. Barbaro was so Brave. RIP Beloved Barbaro.
We miss you boy......Every year around the Derby, I go back to watch one of the best Derby runs ever. Forever in our hearts .We love you Barbaro...Run free :(
The magic is still present. Even 5 years later....Thank you Barbaro for such a wonderful and memorable performance....
I Loved Barbaro what a great and Beautiful horse I still think of him all these years later
Loved watching Barbaro. Great horse.
I completely, totally, agree with you. Right as Edgar finally let him go Durkin was on it. Barbaro, poised in the clear as they move into the far turn... step by step .... then... "and HERE comes Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro comes up on the outside and he takes the lead... as camera pulls back and pans ... beautiful... "as the field turns for HOME in the KD Barbaro TURNS IT ON !! .. and it is ALL Barbaro in a SUBLIIIME performance" he runs away from them ALL !" My God. it's perfect.
I can remember how great this win was and how my heart broke 2 weeks later
This was one of those amazing Derby victories that come along once in a generation.
Watching this is so exhilarating, yet so heartbreaking at the same time... Highly doubt he ever fired all cylinders in any of his races, he almost certainly would have been a Triple Crown winner had things not gone the way they did... still to this day such a special and talented horse.
Barbaro, in the words of the great Tom Durkin "sublime". I was at the Preakness that year to see him. We all know what happened that day, one which I will never forget. I don't know if I tell myself this to make myself feel better about the whole situation but I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. In retrospect, it was no foregone conclusion that had he not gotten injured Barbaro would have won the Preakness, Bernardini ran one hell of a race and was one hell of a good racehorse. Being realistic who knows what would have happened. Instead Barbaro was injured. His undefeated record, his "sublime performance" in the Kentucky Derby and our imagination thinking up the what ifs have only added to his legend. Barbaro's inspirational and courageous story following his injury may have done just as much if not more for his fans and the sport then a Triple Crown would have, I like to think it has certainly done more for his fellow equine athletes. Following Barbaro's injury( and also the unfortunate and sudden death of Eight Belles years later), the horse racing industry finally began to take a hard look at horse safety.Tracks began to re-examine their track surfaces, many changing of to artificial racing surfaces. An enormous amount of awareness has been created and research done on new medicines and medical practices especially in regard to laminitis. Barbaro's legacy will always be one of greatness to me both on and off the track he will be remembered for having the heart of a champion.
Jk Jkk damn right he will a shame he had to go god wanted his horse home
Barbaro beat Bluegrass Cat by 6.5-7 lengths in the 'Derby, Bernardino beat Bluegrass Cat by 6 in the Travers. 3 differences. 1)Bernardini walked on the front end in the Travers 1:12.3, 1:36.3. 2) Barbaro was eased up the last 1/16 of a mile or so when he beat Bluegrass Cat, could have won by 10 or 12, and 3) Bluegrass Cat broke his leg in the Travers.
And here comes Barbaro!
Still get goosebumps as Barbaro turns the far corner!
"and here comes Barbaro the undefeated Barbaro comes up on the outside and he takes the lead" - a classic - I get goose bumbs hearing that
I tear up every time I watch this. RIP Beautiful boy
no matter how many times i watch this race it still gives me chills to hear the announcer and watch barbaro pull away from the field....R>I>P you will always be in my heart...No horse will ever match up to you.
Thats beautiful. Good job Barbaro. We miss you greatly.
2:03 is my favorite part of this race -- it's when Barbaro has his ears perked forward when he's about to come off the turn for home... without a doubt, that horse KNEW he had the Derby won at that point... RIP Barbaro
Great Derby run. Barbaro was that rare combo of talent and heart. We will never forget you.
The Greatest horse to ever step foot on the race tracl
i still can't watch this race without crying. i loved him derby day and had him to win. i have no doubt he would have won the triple crown had he not broken down two weeks later. so brave and so so sad. rip barbaro.......
Barbaro was a BEAST......
More like an angel
Our Barbaro. He lives on in all the good he has done for horse racing. May they find a cure for laminitis.
Sorry I Mean Barbaro !!! May He Rest In Peace !!! ... Enables Greatest Fan ( 2016 ) ...
"The Kentucky Derby? There is no an adjective able to describe its greatness" Jose Gregorio Guillot, venezuelan horse race analyst and radio producer.
What a beautiful horse... extremely talented. RIP Big Man
I remeber when I was young, my Dad showed me the cover of the newspaper. Barbaro on the cover, with his broken leg. My Grandma watched Barbaro's progress. We all hoped he would be okay. But one day. my grandma said they put him down. I was devestated. I hope he's happy in heaven.
Exactly a year ago we lost a Champion and a friend. We watchedhim grow and learn to love what he was bred to do. He went onto win many G1 races including the KY Derby. Undeafeatedin 6 races and was unable to finish one. His race of life began. after 8 months of fighting for his life, Barbaro's life came to an end. We will always remember him
Still remember you, Barbaro.
I know, I always love Dave Johnson's calls, but like Durkin's call of Barbaro's Kentucky Derby better. It shows incredulity with the total excitement.
No easy trip on the rail, a stumble at the gate,this was a true performance of talent, not "luck" he was the Triple Crown we never got to see, I know this in my heart.....I have not enjoyed a Kentucky Derby since....
A tremendous horse. He had the speed and stamina to win the TC and I believe he would of won it. I was at the Preakness when he broke his leg about 25 yds down the track from where we were sitting. You could of heard a pin drop when it happened. I actually saw people crying. It was terrible. RIP Barbaro...a champion!!!!
What a wonderful horse. So powerful and strong. It was a good race to see for the first time and still is. Barbaro will always be great.
sin duda un gran caballo y un gran jinete como prado !!!
Barbaro died undefeated. No horse in no race had ever defeated him. He never placed as far back as second.
~*~*Ripley*~*~
Love to see Barbaro strut after that race. You know he knows he did very well. What a great horse. Breaks my heart to think about him.
Good Lord, this is sad to watch. Getting tears all over again.
Man...why did Barbaro die? I bet everything that he was going to be the TC winner in 2006. At the Derby, he was STILL pulling away when he crossed the finish line and the field he was up against wasn't a weak field either. He went in 6-0 I believe. He was the modern-day Secretariat.
A year after his death and he still brings me to tears. This race is one of the most brilliant displays of dominance I have ever seen.
Oh definitely. I miss that horse, so much quality and heart in him
the second paragraph of what you say here is so right on the mark. You watch as Durkin spots the move of Barbaro and the you hear the roar of the crowd build and Durkin unfolds the finish of this race perfectly.... "and Barbaro TURNS IT ON...... then "it's ALL Barbaroa!!" I also like Gary's recap of the race, Edgar has him forwardly placed..... and just before explosive move that Barbaro was actually pulling Edgar out of the saddle...." I still cry when I watch this.
Thinking of Barbaro...Wishing he were still with us
I got goosebumps watching this replay-just wish they had taken Barbaro out of the gate in the Preakness when he kicked it! I still remember cashing the tri, wheeling Steppenwolfer for second & third. That's me posing with a statue of the great Northern Dancer at Woodbine:-)
Y. Por lo visto. Ya. Se le volvió costumbre. Porque no es la primera vez que lo hace. Ya lo a echo. Varias veces. Eso. Es bueno es muy bueno. Esta acostumbrado a ganar
He was so amazing and no doubt would have won the Triple Crown. I still can't watch the Preakness to this day. He reminded me so much of Secretariat who will always hold my heart and his record of 31 lengths at the Belmont. Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary. I know Barbaro would have won. Just don't want any hurt. ❤️💙💔🙏
Barbaro had it all,an even temperament, and tremendous ability that was good on BOTH turf and dirt. In fact when I first started following him in his 2 yr old year, the buzz was about how good he was and if he could run on the main track,well that question was answered emphatically!
What a horse probably one of the greatest of all time. I dont think ive ever seen such a turn of foot out of a thoroughbred coming into the lane. SUPERSTAR!!!
magnifico Barbaro sei stato un grande cavallo R I P
What an amazing horse Barbaro was, full of heart and so devoted..... His spirit will live on forever and with every race that races at Churchill downs Barbaro will be there, racing right along side them...
~*~*Ripley*~*~
Just imagine what would have happened if Barabaro didnt break early from the gate. Would he have been a triple crown winner? I surely think so. Look at how easily he beet everybody in the derby. He could've been up there in the hall of fame but even though he's gone he is still a great horse and never forgotten...
hola podrias subir las carreras del "Tropical Park Derby" y el Holy Bull Stakes que no las puedo conseguir? gracias :D
Barbaro was one of the best race horses of the world, no doubt about it.
Its a disapointment that he died... he had won the peakness if he wasn't get injured.
And here comes Barbaro! The UNDEFEATED Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the filed turns for home in the Kentucky Derby Barbaro turns it on!
Got to be the best Derby race, if not the best race period.
~*~*Ripley*~*~
I don't think I'll ever get over the aching feeling for this horse, and Durkin's call as he first says "and HERE comes Barbaro"... and "Barbaro turns it on.." and it's ALL Barbaro.... in a SUBLIME performance !!"
Great Race
Thank You Barbaro
R I P Barbaro
R.I.P. BARBARO!!!! Forvever in my heart! I will Always Remember and Honor Your Greatness. You inspired me and gave me the will to fight cancer, pain and LIVE!!! Thankyou! I'll see you in Heaven when I loose my fight.
We love you Barbaro!!
I follow a lot of sports, and I have to say there is nothing more exciting than the final stretch of a Triple Crown horse race. It's just heartbreaking that every now and then tragedy strikes, as in the case of Barbaro in the Preakness and others we have seen. The sport is a great sport, but the dark side of it is indeed sad.
Bless ya, Barbaro.
Following the leader. Still a good race. Was and always will be a great horse, Barbaro!
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Wish i could have been here, and at every other race he every ran and won!! Love ya big boy!
Where is the coverage of Barbaro in his blanket of roses and Roy and Gretchen Jackson with Edgar Prado in the winner's circle.
@kike1275 como se llamaba su jinete? yo voy todos los fines de semana al jockey club del peru vivo al frente y siempre los viejos que paran arriba comentan sobre los jinetes que ya han pasado me comentaron sobre este caballo y recien acabo de seguir su historia realmente me parece alucinante, no recuerdo como se llamaba su jinete
In our hearts forever. Tragic ending for a great horse
I still get goosebumps watching this! RIP Barbaro!
@BrennanandBoothlove Well he was injured in that last race so technically he lost didn't he? Or does it not count because he pulled up and didn't actually cross the finish line?
Holy hell. Edgar never even had to touch him in the stretch. It was basically like
Edgar: "hey buddy, ready to run faster?"
Barbaro: "yep, time to win"
Barbaro was going to win the TC that year. His run was just amazing period. The field had some notable names (Lawyer Ron, Jazil, Bluegrass Cat, Flashy Bull etc.) Prado did not use the whip not once!!!! Barbaro turned it on when he knew he had to an he blew the 20-horse field away. Once Barbaro got to the outside, it was over! He was still pullin away after the finish line!!!!!! A true champion.
R.I.P big man.
Barbara Was A True Champion American Race Horse !!! Enables Greatest Fan ( 2016 ) ... R.I.P Barbara !!! ...
El. Caballero. O. La persona aquella. Brinca brinca. De emoción. Como diciéndole al caballo. Aquí. Estoy campeón. O campeones
@decroo21, Bernardini turned out to be one of the best conventional dirt colt's in America that I've seen for many years, and has also become about the best and most sought after young sire in the business,too. That said, what Barbaro accomplished in his career spanning a very short amount of time is equally impressive. It would've been tough handicapping out a race with both Barbaro and Bernardini in the field. Like splitting hairs!!
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@nin12dog Completely agree. I dont think we will ever see another Sec. He was just a phenom but I could certainly see some of him in Barbaro. I certainly wish I could've watched him more. He was undefeated going into the Preakness. I don't know if he could pull off the TC due to his size but his fight and drive was unmatched.
I know it's years and years after the fact but how do all of these uploads not include Barbaro's false start?
watching you as you were in fifth place turn that corner god and Jesus was even proud of you sweet heart shown heart speed skill finesse may you rest in peace with no pain
there was a :48 sec video in beginning that showed first jump out of gate and 2 or 3 handlers taking Barbaro in hand. that video showed this: 2 or 3 men holding him, he stpped back on his right hind leg, and as he came forward againto his left front, the right hoof seemed to "flip" up and OUT of the deep sand, looking as if the hoof had turned under in the sand and he was standing on with weight on the short pastern, the long pastern is above it. I googled and saw drawing of the skeletal leg
One of the greatest.
i get goosebumps everytime i see him run...theres no doubt in my mind that he would have been the next triple crown winner...i miss him =[=[
Durkin's call will go down in history.
Now I understand why the Kentucky derby is so famous of the triple crown races : a field full of young exciting horses eager to impress the fans.
We sure miss Barbaro....
Best horse EVER!!!! AND Edgar Prado one of THE BEST JOCKEYS EVER!!!!
Barbaro's story is the most tragic TB story ever. (what happened to Phar Lap is a close second...) He loved to run so much, and ended up reduced to hobbling on his wrecked legs. His desire to live was as brave as was his running style.
I believe Barbaro was the greatest horse ever. we will necwe knq doe aurw
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"¿El Derby de Kentucky? Aún no se ha creado un calificativo para describir su grandeza" José Gregorio Guillot, comentarista hípico y productor radial venezolano.
I still think about him all the time
Sure showed a lot of heart when he came out of that crowded final turn like a sling shot and never looked back
only one barbaro never another ,dam what might have been, rest in peace
Me too. Sec's Crown Prince. Barbaro was ALL HEART!