Michael Matz was very generous to bring out Nicanor.  Nicanor was beautiful and well behaved under Peter Brett

I really enjoyed visiting Fair Hill again and, of course, seeing Nicanor.  He is  very poised, but still looked young when he was brought out behind the older horses.  Peter   Brett did a wonderful job with him even though I'm sure he was thinking,  "What's all this?"

Those ears were busy taking it all in.  It was very gracious of MM to bring him out for all of the FOB to see.  Actually, it was a treat to see all of horses working out that morning.  We were also given a tour of the rehab facilites including the new hyperbaric chamber at FH, and the day before I was able to visit the horses in Tim Woolley's barn.  Fair Hill is a wonderful training facility that places the need of the horses as a priority.  We appreciated so much all of the trainers who were kind enough to allow us to visit the track.

Nicanor has grown into a stunningly georgeous horse. Your first photo of him took my breath away; the resemblance to Barbaro is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing in Barbaro's legacy with his devoted fans. Next year I will be there for the "unveiling of Lentenor" who I believe is going to resemble Barbaro more than we can imagine. Kind regards, Joanne

Nicanor was so calm as a two year old walking in front of all those people.  He looked right at them.  He knew everyone was there to see him.  What a beauty.

I usually don't miss much, but I sure missed this event! I would have been there with bell's on. My new job makes it difficult right now, but I would've found a way!

Thanks for the info & the site links!!

Can anyone at all tell us how tall Nicanor is now??  He seems to have grown a lot since he arrived at Fair Hill and he is impressive!  What a gorgeous boy he is!

I wish I could have been there. Barbaro was the one that got me interested in thoroughbred racing.

I followed him on a daily basis.

I live near Colonial Downs and go there quite often.  I love the horses and wish them all safety and health.

The 2nd Annual Celebration of Barbaro's life was wonderful and this year it was so good to see Barbaro's little Brother Nicanor.  Everyone at Fair Hill on Saturday July 12th yelled Nicanor when Peter rode him by.  Nicanor turned to the Camera's like a pro and I clicked off the close up that appears on Nicanor's Wiki Page.  We love reading how Nicanor is doing and look forward to his Racing Début this Fall.  Go Nicky Knocks.

Jerry

Oh dear we're calling him Nicky now?!

Nicanor is just two letters longer. No need to 'puppy-ize' him, yo.

any one know when he is going to race? i hope his first race will be a one to remember. him and lentenor look like champions. i hope one or both will be the next triple crown winner(s)

'Nicky Knocks'is Nicanor's stable name that Peter Brett gave him (just like Matz's son gave 'Bobby' to Barbaro). It's the same 'pet' name Peter calls his son, Nicholas.

jj you need to brush up on your FOB trivia...

That is a turf horse if I've ever seen one!

JJ---peter brette calls him Nicky Knocks and that is why Jerry referred to him as such......

Wow.....I seem to say that a lot when I see pictures of out little man Nicanor. Thanks for all the information and pictures. I live too far away to be there in body, but I'm there in spirit.

Kim

I hope I get to see Nicanor some day. I love all of the new photos of him being ridden by Peter. And I am happy that Nicanor mugs for the camera. (If you take a look at all of his photos, including the first ones, he is mugging for the camera.) And whether one calls Nicanor, Nick, Nicky, Nicky Knocks or Nicanor, he is Nicanor; and Nick for short to me.

He is stunning looking, I almost thought I was looking at Barbaro. I could care less if he runs like Barbaro or not, we still have a little piece of Barbaro just looking at him. Stay healthy and live long Nicanor...

Please, People!  Let's not put a "Hex" on Nicanor, nor Lentenor.  They are their own individuals.  They will eventually come into their own...not because they are Barbaro's brothers, but for who they are and the training of Mr. Matz who, in my estimation is one of the great trainers, and of course knowing his background.  The "babies" are beautiful, as is their "Mum."  Let's not get ahead of ourselves.  Mr. Matz is not a "hurry up' kind of trainer.  Time is in their favor, whether it be as three year olds or four (my personal preferance.)  I will just sit back and see what transpires in the future of these two colts.

hi all is nicanor still working out at fair hill .He has not worked senst jul 11 just checking on our little man.

90 Proof...can you explain what you see in Nicanor that makes him look like a truf horse?

From the pictures of him taken on July 12, he has shot up in "hands" -- how many is he now??  he looks really, really tall AND muscular and of course, with that beautiful head and those eyes -- he is breathtaking.

What a good gene pool he and his brothers have come from!

Loved the pictures... good looking colt.  I wonder why the bit change, the rubber bit guards,  and why the shadow roll?  Don't think he will  be hurried by Mr. Matz, and it will be fun to watch him develop.  

MVH,

On one of the other boards, Slewreigns said he estimated Nicanor to be 16+ hands and about 1115 pounds.  Perhaps we'll be able to get some more specific details  soon.  Regardless, he is developing nicely isn't he?

KLB

kwj,

WindkeeperJC at FH has posted that Nicanor is still working and all is well.

KLB

just a quick FYI.  Barbaro was given the nickname Bobby because Peter's son (not Michael's) could not say Barbaro!

Nicanor is one beautiful horse!!  Thanks for the updates.

Wilbur has left the building and gone to NTRA.com blogs.

KLB,

He's magnificent and just absolutely breathtaking.  I could just look at him all day.  I'm in love with a horse!

Can we find out what types of things Nicanor is working on or trying to learn?

I am so thrilled that, from the start, we have been allowed an ever widening "window" into the life of Barbaro's brother, Nicanor. It is not the norm that the public is granted so much insight into the life events of a yearling/two yr old.  I am very impressed that the humans around Nicanor have recognized the tremendous love  felt for Barbaro (and his family) and have not kept Nicanor secluded from us. Especially since his arrival at FH, I have felt very "in touch" with this young colt who we love so dearly.  Thanks to all who have made this possible!

monica, i agree with you totally. for all of us who have been following this family for years, it is like watching a family member grow. thanks to the jackson family, and all at fair hill. how endearing!

Wow, he sure is beautiful. Just like his big brother. I will be curious to see how he matures in the coming months. Any word on Lentenor? Feel free to e-mail me at BarbarosDerby132@mac.com. Cheers!

Nicky seems to be coming along rapidly and well.  Michael and Peter are nurturing him as they did Barbaro.  They must detect talent and promise in this beautiful young colt. Well, whether or not that's true, we all love him anyway and it is a thrill to even get a glimpse of him.

And next year, it will be Lentenor's turn!  Just reread Edgar's book and recognized many facts about Barbaro that are now true about Nicanor.  So exciting!

Nicanor is sooo handsome! A little bit more white on the face, but he does look a great deal like his older brother. I have seen a couple of pictures of Lentenor. I keep thinking the three of them take after their mom more than their dad, in looks, anyway.

Just finished re-reading My Guy, as well. Thanks to all of Barbaro's family for their forbearance and generosity for letting us become part of this amazing journey.

Nicanor is so gorgeous!

I see that he has some pink near his mouth as Barbaro did.

I hope he wins the Kentucky Derby of 2009.

Love and kisses to Nicanor.

Oh how beautiful he is!  We were so

surprised and delighted that Mr. Matz brought Nicanor out for us to see when we were there during the 2nd Annual Barbaro Celebration.  Mr. Matz brought him out in the company of several other older horses to keep him calm and relaxed.  Since he had been worked the day before, Peter Brett walked him around the track.  It was so kind and grecious of Mr. Matz to do this for us, and being thrilled to see him, was and is an understatement.  My prayers will be with him as he travels on his journey to the race track, or not.

We will love him and be proud of him no matter what he does.  Lentenor is in our prayers also.  

Has anyone heard of the following incident with Barbaro the morning of the Preakness?  He was working out in the wee small hours of the morning and it was still dark out.  The ticket takers were arriving (parking in the infield?) and one took a shortcut across the track as Barbaro was approaching with his exercise rider who had to pull him up abruptly in order to avoid the woman on the track.  Anyone heard about this?  I heard about it from someone who works for NBC Sports and they heard about it from someone else who works there who knows Michael Matz.  Not sure how significant this is, but it caused a stir at the time, apparently.