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Update 300: Barbaro had another comfortable night last night (saturday night). I saw Michael Matz on the track this morning (sunday) as I was exiting the track. He was chatting with the Klesaris', but turned to me to provide the good news.
update sunday, july 23, 8:10 am

Update 301: For those interested in learning more about Bobby's younger days, this NTRA article sheds some light: After difficult birth, Barbaro thrived. It is interesting to note many of his early characteristics persist, although they do note he had a dislike to peppermints (perhaps his taste buds have developed / adapted). The following is an excerpt:

"He was so mild-mannered, I could roll him over on his back and scratch his belly or pick out his feet," he said. "He was big, but he wasn't lanky. He was real brawny. And he had the nicest temperament."

That easygoing nature made Barbaro a welcome presence, said Sally Mullis. Mullis, 47, worked with him in the foaling and yearling barns and describes the colt as a model student.

"To me, he was just a nice little bay colt," she said. "He chimed right in and got with program. He was not a troublemaker."

This article was linked from Barbaro on Squidoo which also discusses the mating of La Ville Rouge and Dynaformer etc.

Lyn Gilbert dropped off some goodies at NBC this morning and included this in her comment below (2:03):

I just got back from delivering breakfast to NBC - as of 45 minutes ago, they had no update except for "another comfortable night". Energy there was calm, serene and I knew all was OK.

That's fine with me...just got the current update from this site and I am so thankful our B has one more "comfortable night" under his belt. One night at a time.

enjoy the food and sunflowers (and organic carrots for you-know-who...), NBC staff...
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Update 302: 2:00 PM

Update 302: Dr. Kathy Anderson just called (as I was leaving my house to go for sunday lunch) and she was just leaving New Bolton Center (2:00 pm sunday). She was very pleased with Bobby. She said he looked very relaxed. He was comfortable standing squarely on all four feet. She massaged him, and he leaned against her at the appropriate times signaling his appreciation for the massage. She rubbed him behind the ears, and fed him fresh carrots that had been left for him. Basically while the medical prognosis remains the same, he is doing as well as can be expected at this point of his recovery.