Tracking Barbaro's Brothers : Nicanor, barbaro

Lentenor Entered, But Jacksons Will Probably Miss Debut

rmitchell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:42:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Nicanor Works; Backing Off on Lentenor

rmitchell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:46:00 GMT

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....(read more)

La Ville Rouge Passes 30-Day Pregnancy Test

rmitchell — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:18:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Still Open--Under New Management--Updated 5/30

rmitchell — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:10:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

Nicanor Works; Special Offer

aduckworth — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Nicanor posted his second work at Keeneland, but will be leaving Lexington soon to head north. Also, a special book offer....(read more)

Lentenor Video

aduckworth — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:25:00 GMT

As promised, a recent video of Lentenor is now available!!...(read more)

Nicanor Works Toward Racing Debut

aduckworth — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT

On Jan. 17, Nicanor continued to work toward his eagerly anticipated racing debut....(read more)

Looking Back to Look Forward

aduckworth — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:30:00 GMT

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. ...(read more)

Nicanor Included in Celebration of Barbaro Event

aduckworth — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:34:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Nicanor Posts First Official Work

cnovak — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:47:00 GMT

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....(read more)

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

cnovak — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:40:00 GMT

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. ...(read more)

Updates on Nicanor and Lentenor

cnovak — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:37:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Nicanor Ships to Fair Hill

Blood-Horse Staff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:57:00 GMT

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

Thoughts from Photographer Louise Reinagel

cnovak — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:50:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Long-Awaited Pictures

Blood-Horse Staff — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:57:00 GMT

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