Barbaro still doing well

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner BARBARO (Dynaformer) is improving slowly and

steadily, according to veterinarians at the University of Pennsylvania's George

D. Widener Hospital.

"We are pleased with his progress," said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of

Surgery. "He is wearing the cast on his right hind limb well; we continue to

monitor it closely, and we expect to change the cast and radiograph the leg

within the next seven-to-10 days."

Richardson added that Barbaro, who is recovering from injuries suffered to

his right leg in the May 20 Preakness S. (G1), continues to stand comfortably on

his laminitic left hind foot. The three-year-old colt had 80 percent of his left

hoof removed after developing a severe, life-threatening form of laminitis.

"The left hind foot is progressing well, especially as it grows down from the

coronary band," Richardson explained. "However, we remain cautious, because

Barbaro will need several more months of healing before we'll know how well the

overall hoof structure can be restored."

Barbaro continues to be hand-grazed daily, and his vital signs and appetite

are excellent. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener

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

in Kennett Square.