'Celebration of Barbaro' to be held at Delaware Park

The second annual "Celebration of Barbaro" will be held at Delaware Park on

July 12-13. Events include a Cajun/Jazz Festival in Kennett Square,

Pennsylvania, at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) on July 11; a picnic at Fair Hill Training

Center followed by a fund raiser at Timothy's in Newark, Delaware, from 7-10

p.m. on July 12; and a reservations-required BBQ in the Grove at Delaware Park

from noon-6 p.m. on July 13 followed by a showing of the Hennegan Brothers

movie, "The First Saturday in May," on the big screen in the infield at the

conclusion of racing.

Jean Cruguet, who rode Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, will be available

for autographs and photos.

"The impact Barbaro's triumph and ultimate passing had on his fan's lives

cannot be underestimated," Celebration of Barbaro founder Sharon Crumb said.

"What we hope to achieve this second year is to continue the work with track

safety and Thoroughbred rescue."

All proceeds will benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA). Last

year's event raised more than $20,000 in the name of Barbaro for Thoroughbred

rescue and laminitis research.

In addition, there will be a special tribute to Eight Belles, with those

proceeds going to the TCA's Eight Belles Memorial Fund for rescue and research

into catastrophic breakdowns.

For ticket information, call 908-859-5771 or e-mail Sharonsfun21@yahoo.com.