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Barbaro Statue Awaits Ky. Derby Fans

His ashes lie below memorial

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(Newser) – A bronze statue of the late Barbaro charging mid-air toward his 2006 Kentucky Derby victory has been completed in advance of next week's 135th Derby, the Courier-Journal reports. Buried below the sculpture are the ashes of the beloved colt, who was euthanized two years ago after struggling to recover from a leg that all but shattered in the Preakness. His supporters flocked to Churchill Downs yesterday to witness the statue's unveiling.

"It's closure for me," said a fan who traveled from Dallas. "Finally knowing he's in his final resting place gives me some peace. There was just something magical about him."

Trainer Michael Matz, left, and owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson view the larger-than-life statue of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro at Churchill Downs.
Trainer Michael Matz, left, and owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson view the larger-than-life statue of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro at Churchill Downs.   (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
A larger-than-life statue honoring 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is unveiled outside Gate 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville yesterday.
A larger-than-life statue honoring 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is unveiled outside Gate 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville yesterday.   (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
In this May 20, 2006 file photo, Barbaro is held by jockey Edgar Prado after injuring his leg.
In this May 20, 2006 file photo, Barbaro is held by jockey Edgar Prado after injuring his leg.   (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
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kati
Apr 27, 09 9:40 AM CDT
This is somebodys idea of being forgiven for exploitation. Reply
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ACrazy1r1shman
Apr 27, 09 6:42 PM CDT
u say its exploitation, but these horses, especially at this level, are treated better than MOST humans and the Jackson family spent a fortune to try and save this horse. Instead of letting a horse die and just collect a insurance check; that could or could not be fertile, is loved, not exploited. Reply
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kokuaguy
May 21, 09 10:31 PM CDT
Peta is correct about the exploitation and abuse of the vast majority of thoroughbred race horses in the U.S. Reply
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