07 Jul 2009 11:46 AM
Nicanor, the 3-year-old full brother to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, continued to work toward his next start when he breezed five furlongs in 1:01 at Fair Hill Training Center July 7. The time was co-fastest of the day among five working that distance on the fast main track....
29 Jun 2009 8:13 PM
La Ville Rouge, the dam of ill-fated Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, has been checked in foal at the 62-day stage of her pregnancy for 2009 and is believed to be carrying a filly. ...
29 Jun 2009 12:49 PM
Lentenor, the 2-year-old full brother to ill-fated Barbaro and to up-and-coming turf specialist Nicanor, turned in another workout June 29 at Fair Hill Training Center. ...
17 Jun 2009 4:48 PM
Sent off as the 2-5 favorite, Nicanor ran off with the field Wednesday to post his second consecutive win and remain undefeated on grass with an impressive victory at Delaware Park....
15 Jun 2009 2:46 PM
Lentenor, the 2-year-old full brother to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, had his first officially recorded workout June 15 when he breezed three furlongs in :38 at Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland. The time tied three others for the fastest of the day among six horses breezing at the distance....
15 Jun 2009 12:32 PM
While some of you have already shared with us how to view Lentenor's race at Delaware Park Wednesday, we have news of another alternative that beats the others: the video will be available at bloodhorse.com for an extended period. ...
11 Jun 2009 2:29 PM
Nicanor breezed 5 furlongs at Fair Hill Training Center June 11. ...
03 Jun 2009 1:01 PM
Nicanor, Barbaro's full brother who broke his maiden by 15 more than lengths in his first start on grass, worked 3 furlongs in :37 at Fair Hill on Wednesday, June 3....
30 May 2009 8:18 AM
La Ville Rouge, the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, has been tested in foal to Dynaformer at the critical 30-day juncture of her pregnancy....
29 May 2009 8:10 AM
Hey guys,
Thanks for your patience. I know you all have been concerned about the administration of this blog. As online managing editor of bloodhorse.com I will be managing this blog and welcome any feedback you might have (rmitchell@bloodhorse.com). Certainly, as Nicanor and Lentenor and other relatives continue down the road, we will provide timely updates and occasional features. Thanks for your support and patience. Ron Mitchell
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15 May 2009 9:42 AM
La Ville Rouge was bred to Dynaformer April 26 and is believed to be in foal....
13 May 2009 3:34 PM
Nicanor wins by 15 1/4 lengths in his fourth career start. Video included. Photos have now been added as well....
10 May 2009 9:30 AM
The video of La Ville Rouge and her new colt has been posted; Nicanor will make his turf debut May 13....
05 May 2009 3:38 PM
On May 5, I was able to visit with La Ville Rouge and her new foal at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington. Pictures included. Also, brief updates on Nicanor and Lentenor....
28 Apr 2009 2:27 PM
After spending some time at Keeneland in Lexington this April, Nicanor returned home to Fair Hill in Maryland....
26 Apr 2009 10:37 AM
April 26 was the public unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze statue of Barbaro at Churchill Downs...
19 Apr 2009 12:52 PM
Nicanor posted his second work at Keeneland, but will be leaving Lexington soon to head north. Also, a special book offer....
14 Apr 2009 11:12 AM
Some photos of Nicanor and his workmate, Hennigan, April 11 at Keeneland....
12 Apr 2009 9:21 AM
On April 11, Nicanor posted his first official work since arriving at Keeneland....
06 Apr 2009 11:52 AM
The Blood-Horse's chief photographer paid a visit to the colt....
02 Apr 2009 3:02 PM
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt arrived at the Lexington track April 2....
31 Mar 2009 2:27 PM
Jill Stephens and Headley Bell update readers on Lentenor and La Ville Rouge...
29 Mar 2009 10:28 AM
Nicanor made his third start March 28, and the 3-year-old Dynaformer colt finished second by a half-length to Glittermans Cartel in a maiden race at Gulfstream Park. Updated with more pictures....
25 Mar 2009 2:52 PM
Nicanor has been entered in the fifth race March 28 at Gulfstream Park on the Florida Derby (gr. I) undercard....
22 Mar 2009 11:24 AM
On March 22, Nicanor posted his first work since finishing second in his second start March 7....