28 Oct 2009 3:42 PM
Like all of us, Roy and Gretchen Jackson have been eagerly awaiting the career debut of Lentenor, and now that Barbaro's brother is ready to make his first start at Keeneland on Saturday, Oct. 31, they will probably miss it.
03 Sep 2009 1:46 PM
Touching base with Roy Jackson this afternoon, he said things are going well for Barbaro's full siblings - Lentenor, Nicanor, and the colt foaled this year, as well as with dam La Ville Rouge.
22 Jul 2009 10:32 AM
Michael Matz said this morning that Nicanor is still recovering from the bruise that caused him to miss the Virginia Derby.
17 Jul 2009 10:46 AM
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
16 Jul 2009 9:14 AM
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.
13 Jul 2009 5:12 PM
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.
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.
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.
11 Jun 2009 2:29 PM
Nicanor breezed 5 furlongs at Fair Hill Training Center June 11.
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
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.
28 Apr 2009 2:27 PM
After spending some time at Keeneland in Lexington this April, Nicanor returned home to Fair Hill in Maryland.
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.
02 Apr 2009 3:02 PM
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt arrived at the Lexington track April 2.
