Barbaro gaining strength on fractured leg

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner BARBARO (Dynaformer) continues to improve

following the removal of his right hind cast on November 6, according to his

medical team at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.

"Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is

out of the cast," Dr. Dean Richardson said. "He is only wearing a very light

cotton bandage on that leg and both walks and stands well on it."

Barbaro's lower right hind leg had been in a cast since he underwent surgery

following his accident in the May 20 Preakness S. (G1).

"Radiographs of his fractured lower limb were taken yesterday (Monday) and

look excellent," Richardson added.

Barbaro's left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve as well.

"The left hind foot is improving gradually and has a long way to go although

his comfort on that foot remains surprisingly good," Richardson said. "Barbaro's

attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside

to graze each day if the weather permits."