Update 310: Michael Matz visited Barbaro 9 pm monday evening. He told Tim this morning that Bobby was comfortable during the visit. Tim noted a cheerful tone from Michael as he was telling him about the visit.
Update 311: Barbaro had another comfortable night last night (monday night). Tim spoke with Michael Matz (again) and Michael had heard from Dr. Richardson.
It was nice to see a caption re: Barbaro's condition in the USA Today (I am staying in a hotel) that shows the broad interest Bobby continues to generate. I suspect most media coverage today (USA Today, DRF, Baltimore Sun etc.) are rehashing the press release from New Bolton yesterday.
Now off to breakfast (something that is a luxury since I am usually galloping horses all morning), and to prepare my presentation: "Using the Web to Build Relationships and Manage Your Messages": for MBA Admissions.
update, 7:25 am, tuesday July 25
Update 312: A few interesting articles, one old and the others new. The spirit of a champion, by Scott Wells for Thoroughbred Times, discusses horses' love for running, and the compassion we all have for Barbaro, especially his connections' compassion. The article concludes:
If it comes down to spirit, Barbaro will survive. How I hope it happens that way. But just know that when he does die, whether in a matter of days or 20 years from now, his owners, his trainer, his jockey, his groom, his hot walker--they will mourn his passing with the type of real grief saved only for the best of friends.
The article: Barbaro's British influence (a little dated) provides background information on Peter Brette and the relationship he and Michael (Matz) have developed. The following is an excerpt:
Matz met Brette a year or so ago at Palm Beach Downs in Florida. The initial assessment was that the Englishman "seemed like a real nice guy," Matz said. And when it came to riding and training horses, the Matz-Brette connection appears to have been solidified along the adage that it takes a good one to know another good one.
Matz offered Brette a position that didn't take long to turn into right-hand man.
"It evolved really quickly, you know," Brette said. "We get along very well and sort of bounce things off each other really well.
Finally an article on track safety, a topic of heated discussion in the comments given recent issues at Arlington and Del Mar. I post this while also noting there is no evidence that an unsafe track caused the horrific accident to Barbaro: Racetrack technology treads on gentle ground. This article is noteworthy also because it quotes two prominent Fair Hill trainers (Motion and Klesaris). It focuses on Michael Dickinson who used to train at fair Hill, and used to employ Tim ... and I (a long time ago).
Update 313: Rachel from Kennett Florist just left this comment:
We hadn't had a chance to get on and give the morning update from NBC until now. Thanks to Mary in TX, the staff was treated to another wonderful breakfast. (I think we could become caterers on the side!:) We served lots of different danish, cinnamon buns, coffee cake, coffee and juices. As always they were very grateful. We also brought up a special little breakfast basket for Bobby with his baby carrots (with the greens on top) and spearmints.
Alie talked to Dr Sweeney and was told that Bobby had a comfy night and slept well... same as we've heard from Tim and Alex. So good, good news! Atta boy Bobby.
Thanks again, Mary!
WE BELIEVE!!
Update 312: A few interesting articles, one old and the others new. The spirit of a champion, by Scott Wells for Thoroughbred Times, discusses horses' love for running, and the compassion we all have for Barbaro, especially his connections' compassion. The article concludes:
If it comes down to spirit, Barbaro will survive. How I hope it happens that way. But just know that when he does die, whether in a matter of days or 20 years from now, his owners, histrainer, his jockey, his groom, his hot walker--they will mourn his passing with the type of real grief saved only for the best of friends.
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