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Matz to NY Times: 'I Do Think He is Good Enough' For Derby

Trainer Michael Matz has told the New York Times that Lentenor is "good enough" to compete in the Kentucky Derby, the race won by his brother Barbaro in 2006, but that "he'll tell us from race to race where he's going to go."

Barbaro's Legacy Lives On; Updated With Photo from Statue

Three years ago today was one of the saddest in recent memory for a lot of Thoroughbred racing fans. It was on that day that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro lost his courageous battle for life. But his legacy lives on.

Nicanor Works; Possible Stakes Date for Lentenor

Lael Stable's Nicanor worked three furlongs in :38 flat Jan. 25 at the Palm Meadows Training Center as the full brother to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues on the comeback trail after suffering an injury last summer.

La Ville Rouge Aborted 2010 Foal

La Ville Rouge, the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and whose 3-year-old Lentenor broke his maiden impressively Wednesday, aborted her 2010 foal, according to an announcement from Mill Ridge Farm, where the mare is boarded.

Matz: 'Naturally, With a Horse Like This There Are Thoughts of a Triple Crown Race' After Lenny's Win--Watch Replay Now

The winning tradition of the Barbaro family continued Jan. 20 when Lentenor, the 3-year-old son of Dynaformer--La Ville Rouge, romped by daylight in a 1 1/16 two-turn turf race at Gulfstream Park.

Let's Take a Look at Lentenor's Race

When Lentenor makes his 2010 debut in the ninth race at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday, he will face a full field of challengers, some of which have stellar pedigrees and connections to match.

We May Finally Get to See 3YO Lentenor

As you all know by now, Lentenor is poised to make his 3-year-old debut in a 1 1/ 16 mile turf race at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Lentenor Entered But Won't Get In

If trainer Michael Matz had a wish for 2010 it would likely be for racing secretaries to write more maiden special weight races going long on turf.

Jacksons Encouraged by 2009 Developments

Roy and Gretchen Jackson, who raced Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and are continuing that horse’s legacy with his full siblings at the track, were encouraged by the developments over the last year and are looking forward to 2010.

Lentenor Second in Second Start

If his progress so far is any indication, Lentenor should graduate into the winner's ranks with his next start after finishing second in his second start in Aqueduct's third race Saturday.

Lenny Definite for Aqueduct Race

As most of you know, Lentenor was cross-entered for Saturday in races at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, but will definitely run in the third at Aqueduct.

Lentenor Entered, But Jacksons Will Probably Miss Debut

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.

A Visit (and Photos) With La Ville Rouge and Her Weanling

Anne Eberhardt visited with La Ville Rouge and her 2009 full brother to Barbaro at Mill Ridge Farm earlier this week. Here is her report, complete with photos and links to more photos.

October 4, 2005: A Date to Remember

October 4 marks the anniversary of Barbaro winning his career debut at Delaware Park in 2005.

Roy Jackson: Everything is Going Well

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.
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