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Lentenor 6-1 Morning Line Odds in Florida Derby

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Although we have not seen the overnights, trainer Michael Matz said Wednesday that Lentenor will attempt to duplicate the feat or his full brother by winning the Florida Derby. Matz said he opted to enter the son of Dynaformer-La Ville Rouge in Saturday's race at Gulfstream Park over the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 3. Both are grade I races....

Once Again, La Ville Rouge Bred to Dynaformer

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La Ville Rouge, whose previous matings to the hot sire Dynaformer produced Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and his winning brothers Lentenor and Nicanor, was bred Feb. 23 to the Three Chimneys stallion in another attempt to produce success on the racetrack....

Lentenor Upset by Doubles Partner--Link to Race Video

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Lael Stable's Lentenor finished second to WinStar Farm's Doubles Partner as the 4-5 favorite in a turf allowance race at Gulfstream Park Wednesday as the full brother to Barbaro was seeking his second win in a row....

Shine Time for Lentenor

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As Lentenor continues to work through his conditions, his entry in a $48,000 allowance that is the Wednesday, Feb. 17, feature at Gulfstream Park looks to be a stiff test....

Matz to NY Times: 'I Do Think He is Good Enough' For Derby

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Trainer Michael Matz has told the New York Times that Lentenor is "good enough" to compete in the Kentucky Derby, the race won by his brother Barbaro in 2006, but that "he'll tell us from race to race where he's going to go."...

Barbaro's Legacy Lives On; Updated With Photo from Statue

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Three years ago today was one of the saddest in recent memory for a lot of Thoroughbred racing fans. It was on that day that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro lost his courageous battle for life. But his legacy lives on....

Nicanor Works; Possible Stakes Date for Lentenor

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Lael Stable's Nicanor worked three furlongs in :38 flat Jan. 25 at the Palm Meadows Training Center as the full brother to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues on the comeback trail after suffering an injury last summer....

La Ville Rouge Aborted 2010 Foal

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La Ville Rouge, the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and whose 3-year-old Lentenor broke his maiden impressively Wednesday, aborted her 2010 foal, according to an announcement from Mill Ridge Farm, where the mare is boarded. ...

Matz: 'Naturally, With a Horse Like This There Are Thoughts of a Triple Crown Race' After Lenny's Win--Watch Replay Now

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The winning tradition of the Barbaro family continued Jan. 20 when Lentenor, the 3-year-old son of Dynaformer--La Ville Rouge, romped by daylight in a 1 1/16 two-turn turf race at Gulfstream Park....

Let's Take a Look at Lentenor's Race

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When Lentenor makes his 2010 debut in the ninth race at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday, he will face a full field of challengers, some of which have stellar pedigrees and connections to match....

We May Finally Get to See 3YO Lentenor

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As you all know by now, Lentenor is poised to make his 3-year-old debut in a 1 1/ 16 mile turf race at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday, Jan. 20....

Lentenor Entered But Won't Get In

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If trainer Michael Matz had a wish for 2010 it would likely be for racing secretaries to write more maiden special weight races going long on turf....

Jacksons Encouraged by 2009 Developments

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Roy and Gretchen Jackson, who raced Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and are continuing that horse’s legacy with his full siblings at the track, were encouraged by the developments over the last year and are looking forward to 2010....

Lentenor Second in Second Start

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If his progress so far is any indication, Lentenor should graduate into the winner's ranks with his next start after finishing second in his second start in Aqueduct's third race Saturday....

Lenny Definite for Aqueduct Race

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As most of you know, Lentenor was cross-entered for Saturday in races at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, but will definitely run in the third at Aqueduct....

Lentenor Entered, But Jacksons Will Probably Miss Debut

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Like all of us, Roy and Gretchen Jackson have been eagerly awaiting the career debut of Lentenor, and now that Barbaro's brother is ready to make his first start at Keeneland on Saturday, Oct. 31, they will probably miss it....

A Visit (and Photos) With La Ville Rouge and Her Weanling

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Anne Eberhardt visited with La Ville Rouge and her 2009 full brother to Barbaro at Mill Ridge Farm earlier this week. Here is her report, complete with photos and links to more photos....

October 4, 2005: A Date to Remember

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October 4 marks the anniversary of Barbaro winning his career debut at Delaware Park in 2005. ...

Roy Jackson: Everything is Going Well

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Touching base with Roy Jackson this afternoon, he said things are going well for Barbaro's full siblings - Lentenor, Nicanor, and the colt foaled this year, as well as with dam La Ville Rouge....

Nicanor Turned Out for 60 Days; Lentenor Working Regularly

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While Lentenor continues his regular workouts at Fair Hill Training Center, his full brother, Nicanor, has been turned out and won't return to training until 60 days from when he was scratched out of the July 18 Virginia Derby due to a leg injury. ...

Checking In: The Family is Doing Well

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With nothing going on at the track right now with Nicanor and Lentenor, Barbaro's two full brothers in training, it gave us an opportunity to touch base with Headley Bell, bloodstock adviser to Roy and Gretchen Jackson, for a status report....

Nicanor Update: Taking it 'Day by Day'

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Michael Matz said this morning that Nicanor is still recovering from the bruise that caused him to miss the Virginia Derby....

OMG! Nicanor Scratched Due to Leg Injury

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Nicanor, the full brother to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Barbaro, has has been scratched from the Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) on Saturday because of a leg injury...

Exclusive! Video of Nicanor and Lentenor at Fair Hill

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Exclusive video shows Nicanor and Lentenor, with trainer Michael Matz, at Fair Hill Training Center on July 9. It was filmed by Alex Cutadean of The Blood-Horse Video Production department. ...

Nicanor in Tough Saturday; Drew Post Position 4

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Nicanor faces a tough challenge Saturday as he will break from post position 4 under Jose Lexcano in the 10-horse field entered in the $750,000 Virginia Derby. ...