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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 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.

Lentenor Breezes 3 Furlongs at Fair Hill

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.

Nicanor Breezes Again; Lentenor Work Also Set

Nicanor breezed 5 furlongs at Fair Hill Training Center June 11.

Nicanor Back at Home at Fair Hill

After spending some time at Keeneland in Lexington this April, Nicanor returned home to Fair Hill in Maryland.

Nicanor's Four Furlong Work

On Dec. 12, Nicanor posted his second work since relocating to Palm Meadows Training Center for the winter.

Nicanor Works, Heads to Florida

On Nov. 16, Nicanor had his first official work since the beginning of July. The next day, he headed to Florida for the winter.

Nicanor Update

For those of you concerned about Nicanor, there is no need to be worried. The 2-year-old Dynaformer colt is still in training.

A Racing Debut....But Not for Nicanor

While everyone is waiting patiently for Nicanor to return to the work tab, you may want to note that one of his workout buddies, Ice Road, has been entered in his first race Saturday. UPDATE - He scratched.

Exploring the Hills at Fair Hill

Nicanor is exploring his surroundings while building up strength by going out on the trails at Fair Hill.

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's July 11 Workout

Nicanor worked in company July 11, and he completed four furlongs in :50 flat over the all weather training surface at Fair Hill. No date for his racing debut has been decided.

A Day in a Life

In part II, guest blogger Iain Holmes discusses what constitutes a typical day for a racehorse.

A Visit to Fair Hill

Iain Holmes, a former employee of the Matz barn, was recently on a business trip to Fair Hill, and he agreed to write a blog entry about his visit with Nicanor.

Nicanor II: A New Beginning

My name is Amanda Duckworth, and I am a staff writer at The Blood-Horse. As of today, I will be working on Nicanor: Tracking Barbaro's Brother. I know this blog has many faithful readers, and I hope you continue to enjoy the information it provides.
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Tracking Barbaro's Brothers

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