Tracking Barbaro's Brothers : michael matz

Will Nicanor's Victory Serve as a Confidence Booster?

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:46:00 GMT

Nicanor, Barbaro's full brother, returned to the winner's circle for the first time in 2010 when he won a 1 1/16-mile allowance/optional claimer at Delaware Park on Wendesday, June 16....(read more)

Will Post 13 Be Lucky for Nicanor in Dixie?

muckraker — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Nicanor, full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Barbaro, drew the far outside post in a field of 13 for his stakes debut in the $200,000 Dixie (gr. IIT) on the Pimlico turf May 15....(read more)

Nicanor in Second-Fastest Work at Keeneland

muckraker — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT

With champion jockey Julien Leparoux aboard, the workout time was second fastest of the day among 29 working that distance on a beautiful spring morning at the Lexington track....(read more)

Matz: He Got a Lot of Experience Out of This

muckraker — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Though Lentenor's trip on the Road to the Kentucky Derby was short, trainer Michael Matz said Barbaro's full brother gained a lot of experience that should help when he returns to competition later in the year....(read more)

Once Again, La Ville Rouge Bred to Dynaformer

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:07:00 GMT

La Ville Rouge, whose previous matings to the hot sire Dynaformer produced Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and his winning brothers Lentenor and Nicanor, was bred Feb. 23 to the Three Chimneys stallion in another attempt to produce success on the racetrack....(read more)

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

muckraker — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:57:00 GMT

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."...(read more)

Nicanor Works; Possible Stakes Date for Lentenor

muckraker — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:26:00 GMT

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....(read more)

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

muckraker — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:24:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Let's Take a Look at Lentenor's Race

muckraker — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:17:00 GMT

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....(read more)

We May Finally Get to See 3YO Lentenor

muckraker — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Lentenor Entered But Won't Get In

muckraker — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:34:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Jacksons Encouraged by 2009 Developments

muckraker — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:32:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Lenny Definite for Aqueduct Race

muckraker — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Nicanor Turned Out for 60 Days; Lentenor Working Regularly

muckraker — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:39:00 GMT

While Lentenor continues his regular workouts at Fair Hill Training Center, his full brother, Nicanor, has been turned out and won't return to training until 60 days from when he was scratched out of the July 18 Virginia Derby due to a leg injury. ...(read more)

Nicanor Update: Taking it 'Day by Day'

muckraker — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Michael Matz said this morning that Nicanor is still recovering from the bruise that caused him to miss the Virginia Derby....(read more)

OMG! Nicanor Scratched Due to Leg Injury

muckraker — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Nicanor, the full brother to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Barbaro, has has been scratched from the Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) on Saturday because of a leg injury...(read more)

Exclusive! Video of Nicanor and Lentenor at Fair Hill

muckraker — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:14:00 GMT

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. ...(read more)

Nicanor Works; Backing Off on Lentenor

muckraker — 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)

Nicanor Breaks Maiden in Stunning Fashion

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Nicanor wins by 15 1/4 lengths in his fourth career start. Video included. Photos have now been added as well....(read more)

Nicanor Back at Home at Fair Hill

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:27:00 GMT

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

Photos of Nicanor's Work

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:12:00 GMT

Some photos of Nicanor and his workmate, Hennigan, April 11 at Keeneland....(read more)

Nicanor Posts First Work at Keeneland

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:21:00 GMT

On April 11, Nicanor posted his first official work since arriving at Keeneland....(read more)

Nicanor Finishes Second Again

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Nicanor made his third start March 28, and the 3-year-old Dynaformer colt finished second by a half-length to Glittermans Cartel in a maiden race at Gulfstream Park. Updated with more pictures....(read more)

Back to Work

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:24:00 GMT

On March 22, Nicanor posted his first work since finishing second in his second start March 7....(read more)

A Casual Visit with Nicanor

aduckworth@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:44:00 GMT

See inside for photos of Nicanor in his everyday life....(read more)