Barbaro doing well day after Florida Derby

Barbaro (outside) had just enough to overtake Sharp Humor just a few jumps before the wire (Eleanor Gustafson/Horsephotos.com)

The Michael Matz-trained BARBARO (Dynaformer) remained undefeated on Saturday

when annexing Gulfstream Park's major Kentucky Derby (G1) prep, fighting to a half-length

win over SHARP HUMOR (Distorted Humor) in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1), and

was reportedly doing fine the day after.

"Everything is great today," said stable foreman Ed Madden. "This horse is

just one great individual. We're all looking forward (to the Kentucky Derby)

now."

A successful two-year-old over the turf, Barbaro made his first start on the

main track when capturing the Holy Bull S. (G3) two back over sloppy going and squashed

any rumors that he couldn't handle a fast track Saturday in his fifth

consecutive victory.

Second-place Sharp Humor, who was making his first start around two turns,

also came out of the race in good order, according to trainer Dale Romans. Romans

indicated that the Kentucky Derby on May 6 would be the next stop for the bay

colt.

Although conditioner Todd Pletcher was pleased with SUNRIVER's (Saint Ballado)

third-place performance, he was less impressed with his stablemate, SAINT

AUGUSTUS (Saint Ballado), who ran ninth.

"Saint Augustus didn't have much excuse," Pletcher said. "He was stuck inside

and about a half-length behind Barbaro and Sharp Humor, but they kicked on and

he didn't. We'll regroup with him and maybe take a look at some softer spots."