Ihanks so much for giving us some info on younger brother Lentenor.  Very interesting to hear of the different personalities.

Looks like he is quite independent young guy and wants to do things his way :-)Thanks for the update!

It is so wonderful to hear news on Lentenor. And whereas Nicanor's eyes are filled with curiosity, Lentenor's eyes have a certain wariness about them. It is like Lentenor is shy and Nicanor is gregarious.

Amanda,

Where do the Jackson's winter their horses such as Nicanor. I have heard several people mention this as a possibility, but I haven't heard an answer.

And thank you Amanda for the latest on Lentenor.

Thank you for the update! Can you add pictures next time! He seems pretty special!

thank you for this update!! very exciting to be able to follow along with both Nicanor and Lentenor's development

Thank you so much for the info about Lentenor. It's fun to know thier different personalities.

Just finished reading Barbaro, America's Horse.  Read how Jill trained Barbaro by putting him on lines and walking behind him.  Also was struck with how similarly Peter and Michael worked with Barbaro through his growth spurts and how they gave him time before working him on the track in order to have him catch up with himself. Sounds like they regard Nicanor in much the same way as they did Barbaro.  They even speak about them the same way.  I believe Nicanor must show promise, or they wouldn't be handling him as they are.  Good book and very informative!

Thank you, Amanda!  We want  very much to track Lentenor, also.  He is going to be our next fascination, as Nicanor is.  These gorgeous boys are so precious, as are their parents.  My ears always prick when I hear mention of other Dynaformer offspring.  W#hat a blessing they are!

Thanks fot the update.  Lentenor has so much to learn.  Sounds like he is helping to set his own schedule :)

USUALLY THE MATZ TRAINEE'S WINTER AT PALM MEADOWS IN BOYNTON BEACH FLORIDA AND RACE AT GULFSTREAM PARK OR CALDER. PALM MEADOWS IS A  STATE OF THE ART TRAINING CENTER OWNED BY MAGNA ENTERTAINMENT, WHO ALSO OWN LAUREL, PIMLICO AND GULFSTREAM PARK ETC. FROM JILL STEPHANS COMMENTS IT SEEMS AS THOUGH LENTENOR IS MORE SERIOUS MINDED THEN WERE BARBARO AND NOW, NICANOR. MAYBE HE KNOWS WHAT LIFE HAS IN STORE FOR HIM AND THAT HE HAS A JOB TO DO, IF NOT A DESTINY TO FULFILL. ITS REALLY GREAT THAT WE, FANS OF BARBARO, CAN COME HERE AND READ THESE UPDATES ON HIS FAMILY AND CONNECTIONS. I HEARD A RUMOR THAT PRECIOUS KITTEN IS BEING RETIRED AND GOING TO THE BREEDING SHED BUT NO WORD ON HER POTENTIAL MATE. ID LIVE TO KNOW WHO SHES BEING BRED TO. SHES A VERY NICE FILLY THAT IVE BEEN FOLLOWING SINCE LONG BEFORE SHE BELONGED TO THE JACKSONS. LOVE HER SIRE, GLAD TO SEE HE HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO KENTUCKY FROM NEW YORK. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHATS HAPPENING WITH CHELOKEE, I HEARD HE HAD BEEN MOVED FROM ROOD & RIDDLE TO VINERY. IS HE GOING TO BE STANDING AT STUD THERE OR IS THIS JUST A STEP ON HIS WAY TO RECOVERY FROM HIS INJURY IN THE ALYSHEBA STAKES? I FELT SO BAD FOR MATZ THAT DAY. AGAIN, AMANDA, THANKS FOR YOUR UPDATES ON THESE BEAUTIFUL, BELOVED HORSES.

So glad to hear he is doing well.  A little shy maybe.  Not as playful as his brothers - very interesting.  Now if we could get some photos of him training!!

XXOO

It's good to get news about Lentenor. They will both be special to everyone, as was their

brother Barbaro.

Lentenor has a look about him that is hard to define.  Determination? Destiny?  Gives me goosebumps.  I believe both boys are going to be fine racehorses.  It is in their DNA, as it was with their big brother.

Thanks mdfanofracing for the info...sounds like a stupendous, sunny and safe place for Nicanor and future siblings to winter.

This is for mdfanofracing...Please don't write in CAPITAL LETTERS.  It feels like you're shouting at use.  

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BLOG WHERE PEOPLE COULD COME TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT BARBAROS FAMILY. CORRIE, ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BARBAROS FAMILY OR JUST HERE TO INSULT PEOPLE? WHILE WE AT IT, IT'S US, NOT USE.

AMANDA, YEA I KNOW, AND I APOLOGIZE, BUT MY KEYBOARD HAS ISSUES (I SPILLED COFFEE IN IT) IT ONLY TYPES IN CAPS.

Always wait for news on  "The Boys" so thanks for the update, of course if you wanted to give us a "weekly" update then that would be super too.  

You're the one aduckworth! Always there for us. Thank you for this update and thank Jill for taking time out from her busy schedule. Lentenor sounds like he means business. Can't wait to see new pictures of both him and Nicanor. Love those boys! Oh yeah, go Rockland! Nice gutsy win today. Now where's Ice Road?

Thank you for the news.  I'm so eager to see Little Bro.  It sounds as though he's more focused on working.   Will look forward to hearing more as the months pass by, and see how he grows and matures

would like to see some pictures of the boys and mom, so i can add to the family album. i have been following this beloved horsey family for several years now, barbaro was the inspiration i needed to go back to being around horses after my close cousin died when accidently dismounting years ago. i did not watch a race or look at a horse for many, many years. one day i went home early may 20, 2006, turned on the tv, first thing i saw was the preakness. as i stood there for a minute it brought back memories, i saw that fateful accident. after that, i watched daily and checked the penn vet net for any once of information on barbaro's recovery. when our dear barbaro passed, i felt a part of my heart missing. i know that many of us still do. much good has become because this beautiful horse suffered through months to recover. now, i am just in love with the brothers (family)and wish for them the utmost love and health to become sucessful, whatever their careers may hold. i have tears in my eyes now, i admire the jacksons, wish, wish, wish, someday i may be lucky enough to meet them. best always to the boys!!!!!

Thanks so much for the update on Lentenor. . We appreciate all that you do and share with us.

Gut instinct tells me Nicanor will be a great horse but Lentenor will be a Kentucky Derby winner. I hope they both have long safe lives. Thank god we still have both of Barbaro's parents around....Barbaro will be proud of both of his brothers and will be running with them

"Not sure it's such a good idea"--taking after his old man so soon.

Thanks for the update on Lentenor.  It will be interesting to see how the "serious" brother develops.

Hello everyone. It is so nice to find a blog where people just love to talk about horses and Thoroughbred racing. What a blessing this blog is for those who hold Barbaro within their hearts, and share a common affinity for his younger brothers. I have loved this sport since I was very young, and Barbaro's story opened up the one door that remained closed for so long. It changed my life for the better and life has not been the same since. Staying close to stories such as Nicanor and Lentenor help endear me to this sport all the more and I wish them and the people responsible for their care all of God's blessings. I wish them all to you too. I love reading your post and hearing of your love and feelings for these creatures that WE ALL love so very much. Happy Holidays to all of you...Talk to you soon.

BarbarosDerby132@mac.com

Poor Lentenor sounds like he is not quite sure about this being ridden thing.  Glad they are giving him time.

Amanda,  can you keep us informed about Lentenor, also?  While we're waiting for news of Nicanor, it would be wonderful to know how Lentenor is progressing and whether or not he finally accepted a rider and how it went.  Thank you for this blog -- it is helping some of heal after Barbaro's death.

Thanks! Great to hear about little bro...nice to see my ole buds here, too. Pix, pls?

The Stephens barn is a good place to be for a young TB.  Lentenor is another example of Late Bloomers by the great Dynaformer.  While it would be fantastic to have another great flat racer from this family, I would love to see another huge winner over fences like the wonderful, retired McDynamo.  Matz and his team know horses; training, conditioning and where they belong.  Let us never forget that Matz does know JUMP.  American Public Interested in Horses - Learn about the other sports in which Thoroughbred excel and support what they do!  Best to all!  

I checked out the Fair Hill Training Center website today and Rockland's picture is on the home page. He is a handsome colt.

Hi Amanda,

I for one haven't asked recently, but when you do have photos for Nicanor, I for one will be ecstatic, even perhaps giddy.

Amanda, Headley Bell said Lentenor shipped to Stephens Thoroughbreds along with the other Jackson yearlings, do we know anything about those yearlings? Were any of them sired by Dynaformer? I think it would be interesting to follow the class of Lentenor yearlings.  

Rockland is a well behaved young horse.  During his race last week, while he was in the gate waiting patiently as other horses acted up. I saw the gate tender reach down and pat him gently as if to say, you are a very good boy.

I am really happy that Lentenor is doing fine in his first stage of training.  There is a website where it says of Michael saying that Nicanor is a big colt.  I am sorry but I forgot the name of the website, it also says that he mentioned that if Nicanor is starting to show that he is ready for workouts again that he might make his debut at the end of the year if he is ready.  I just that thought that you would like to know a little more about Nicanor.

Hello, Saw this Article regarding M. Matz and Nicanor....Thought it was interesting...

www.philly.com/.../20080829_It_s_a_go_for_Ready_Set_in_Monday_s_Pennsylvania_Derby.html

That Jill Stephens describes Lentenor as less playful is intriguing, especially considering the way he was as a long legged, wobbly little foal, kicking up his heels and all. There is an old, wise soul aura about him that he's seemed to grow into.  Bet he is an intelligent  horse and a very talented one.  That look in his eye...

 Really appreciate the news. I also would like any news on Lentenor. I wonder if Prado will be Nicanor's rider? Losing Barbaro was devastating for him.  He looked so grim and depressed for so long that I really worried for him. Does anyone know the sex of La Ville Rouge's new foal will be?

La Ville Rouge is carrying another colt!  That means 3 brothers to pick up the torch!  It is so exciting.