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Barbaro Statue Awaits Ky. Derby Fans

His ashes lie below memorial

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Apr 27, 2009 6:06 AM CDT
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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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kokuaguy
May 22, 2009 3:31 AM CDT
Peta is correct about the exploitation and abuse of the vast majority of thoroughbred race horses in the U.S.
kati
Apr 27, 2009 2:40 AM CDT
This is somebodys idea of being forgiven for exploitation.

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