Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro To be Honored on May 5

The late Kentucky Derby winner and champion horse Barbaro will be honored on May 5 at Churchill Downs as part of the first Triple Crown jewel’s celebration. The track is also planning a tribute to Barbaro’s owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson between the sixth and seventh races just before the Derby.

Barbaro came to the 2006 Kentucky Derby an undefeated horse and won by 6 1/2 lengths, but broke down a few hundred yards into the Preakness Stakes two weeks later. He spent eight months in rehabilitation at the New Bolton Care in Kennett Square, Pa., before dying from complications related to his injury.

The ceremony will include a video replay of Barbaro’s Derby win, a tribute to Barbaro from local school children and a $25,000 donation from Churchill Downs Inc. to the Barbaro Memorial Fund, which was established to raise awareness and money for equine health and safety research.

Blue rubber bracelets memorabilia with the phrase “Riding with Barbaro” embedded will be available for $2 apiece, with all proceeds also benefiting the Barbaro Memorial Fund.

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"Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro To be Honored on May 5" was posted on 24 April 2007 8:49 PM under Horse Racing News, Horses, Kentucky Derby, Race Tracks, Stakes Races

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