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Looking Back to Look Forward

Although it is very important not to confuse Nicanor with his siblings, a quick peek at his family history might help ease the worried minds of those who are concerned he hasn't raced yet.

Nicanor Included in Celebration of Barbaro Event

Over the weekend of July 11, the group "Fans of Barbaro," held its three-day "Celebration of Barbaro," which took place at various venues around Delaware Park...and included a visit with Nicanor.

Nicanor Posts First Official Work

On the morning of the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a race his brother didn't get to try in 2006, Roy and Gretchen Jackson's Nicanor recorded his first published work at Fair Hill Training Center.

You asked, He Answered: Q&A with Peter Brette

Captured via telephone as he was wrapping up his feeding chores at Fair Hill on a soft summer afternoon, Peter Brette paused to answer a selection of the questions submitted by Nicanor readers.

Updates on Nicanor and Lentenor

Peter Brette talks about Nicanor, a new video of Lentenor is available on the Mill Ridge website, and fan Q&A is encouraged at the Nicanor Blog

Nicanor Ships to Fair Hill

Nicanor leaves Stephens Thoroughbreds at 11:00 a.m., taking one last walk through tree-lined paths leading from spacious barns.

Thoughts from Photographer Louise Reinagel

Photographer Louise Reinagel was asked to complete an exclusive photo shoot of Nicanor for Blood-Horse. Here, in her own words, are thoughts about the experience and the personality of Roy and Gretchen Jackson's developing son of Dynaformer.

Long-Awaited Pictures

You've been asking for pictures of Nicanor... well, here they are!

All in a Name (foxhounds and otherwise)

As is commonly known, Barbaro was named after the foxhound in a portrait owned by the Jacksons. For those of you who have asked about the names of the other dogs, I have listed them in order...

Happy Birthday, Nicanor!

Racehorses foaled in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the same birthday - Jan. 1, when Thoroughbreds registered with the Jockey Club become a year older. This, of course, is not their exact date of birth. In Nicanor's case, the true date was March 15...

Man in Havana

A few of you have asked about Man in Havana, Barbaro's half-brother by Quiet American...

Nicanor: Tracking Barbaro's Brother

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