Tracking Barbaro's Brothers : lael stable

Some Other Dynaformers of Note

aduckworth — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:21:00 GMT

Because so many of you are interested in the family behind Nicanor, I thought I would point out three other horses by Dynaformer who are currently in the news. ...(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)

Prado's Book on Barbaro a Winner

cnovak — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Before 2006, Edgar Prado was viewed as a reserved rider who took pride in his accomplishments, but showed little emotion. However, in his role as pilot for Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), he became a tangible figure with whom the colt’s fans could identify. And when Barbaro suffered a devastating breakdown in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the incident exposed a tender side few knew the jockey had. ...(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)