Tracking Barbaro's Brothers : jacksons

Catching Up with Lentenor

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:20:00 GMT

Lentenor, Nicanor's younger brother, continues to progress nicely at Stephens Thoroughbreds. ...(read more)

Looking Back to Look Forward

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — 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)

All in a Name (foxhounds and otherwise)

cnovak — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:32:00 GMT

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... ...(read more)

Update on Showing Up

cnovak — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:27:00 GMT

For those of you who have been seeking an update on Lael Stables' Showing Up, the jury is still out on whether the 5-year-old son of Strategic Mission will return to racing. He remains under the care of Barclay Tagg and, according to Roy Jackson, no decision has been made as to whether he'll come back to racing or retire. According to Tagg, the horse was moved to a farm in Ocala, Fla. at the beginning...(read more)

The Pilgrimage

cnovak — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:43:00 GMT

At Mill Ridge Farm in the days following Keeneland's 2007 November sale, a pilgrimage began as the weanlings were removed from the cohabitation of paddocks near the broodmare barns......(read more)

Happy Birthday, Nicanor!

cnovak — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:11:00 GMT

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......(read more)