As is commonly known, Barbaro was named after the foxhound who flanks a group of dogs in the portrait Foxhounds Meute de le Mr. Le Comte de Barral (Count de Barral). For those of you who have asked about the names of the other foxhounds, I have listed them in order from right to left. They are easily...

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. He shares the month with the legendary Man o' War...