Barbaro doing well

Kentucky Derby (G1) hero BARBARO (Dynaformer) remains in stable condition

after another good night, according to Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at

the New Bolton Center. The dark bay colt's right hind leg cast was changed on

Wednesday and new radiographs were taken by the medical team.

"We took new radiographs, and they look good," Richardson explained. "No

problems were evident."

Barbaro is recovering from a shattered right hind leg suffered at the

beginning of the May 20 Preakness S. (G1). Two weeks ago, the sophomore developed a

life-threatening case of laminitis in his left hind foot. The modified foot cast

on that hoof is changed daily so the foot can be treated and monitored for signs

of infection.

"Barbaro has a strong appetite, and he has been enjoying hand-picked grass

and 'healthy snacks' daily," Richardson said.

The colt is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener

Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton

Center.