Barbaro our new hope
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Barbaro: Our New Hope
Summary:
"Isn't this great?" That's what Kent Dorfman exclaimed in Animal House years ago, and it perfectly echoes the excitement surrounding Barbaro's stunning victory at Churchill Downs. The Florida Derby Champion claimed the winner’s circle in the 132nd Kentucky Derby, leaving an unforgettable mark on horse racing history.
Barbaro's breathtaking performance is one for the ages. With ease, he outpaced the competition at the top of the stretch, needing only gentle urging from jockey Edgar Prado, who also celebrated his first Derby win.
This three-year-old, sired by Dynaformer, has proven his versatility and athleticism by winning three races each on turf and dirt, at distances from a mile to a mile and a quarter. He's rarely been seriously challenged, except by Sharp Humor in the Florida Derby.
The big question is: Can Barbaro achieve what hasn't been done since Affirmed's triumph 28 years ago? Can he win the Triple Crown? Many, including Edgar Prado, believe it’s possible.
“I always had great confidence. When I let him go, he just took off,” Prado said, expressing hope for a Triple Crown victory.
A poll on the Daily Racing Form website showed overwhelming support?"around 60%?"for a Triple Crown win as the best boost for horse racing. After Barbaro's performance in Louisville, experts from TVG and other outlets seem optimistic.
Trainer Michael Matz may have strategized Barbaro’s five-week break from the Florida Derby to the Kentucky Derby to prepare for the demanding races ahead.
Other trainers are wary of facing Barbaro. Todd Pletcher, who won last year’s Eclipse Award for best trainer, admitted as much. His horse, Bluegrass Cat, despite running well, finished a distant second to Barbaro, leading Pletcher to skip the Preakness to avoid another matchup.
“He showed today what we thought all along,” Pletcher said. “I knew we were in a good position, but Barbaro took off and ran his race.”
Echoing these sentiments, trainer Bob Baffert, who entered three horses in the Derby, acknowledged Barbaro's dominance: “We weren’t going to beat Barbaro. He was awesome!”
Barbaro is expected to be the heavy favorite for the Preakness Stakes on May 20th. While the lineup isn’t finalized, challengers like Brother Derek, Lawyer Ron, and Sweetnorthernsaint are heading to Baltimore. But can anyone truly challenge Barbaro? My guess is absolutely not!
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