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July 2009 - Posts

Checking In: The Family is Doing Well

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'

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

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

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

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.

Nicanor Works; Backing Off on Lentenor

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.

Tracking Barbaro's Brothers

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