On DVD or VHS: The story of BARBARO...2006 Kentucky Derby winner

 

 

May of 2006, BARBARO emerged at Churchill Downs as the best three-year-old Thoroughbred with a genuine chance at greatness. Fourteen days later, on May 20th, 2006, all that changed when he suffered a devastating leg injury at the Preakness. The story of BARBARO is one of extraordinary drama and this feature examines the life and career of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner...it tells the complete story of his remarkable life journey. With the cooperation and revealing interviews of owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, "BARBARO" explores the many facets of the story, including the exceptional compassion displayed by trainer Michael Matz, whose selfless behavior was previously witnessed during the 1989 plane crash of United Flight 232 in . The documentary uses archival footage to tell the story plus additional interviews with trainer Michael Matz, assistant trainer Peter Brette, jockey Edgar Prado, Dr. Dean Richardson - chief surgeon at the of 's and the emergency medical team that tended to BARBARO immediately after his mishap.

It's extremely rare that an athlete stirs the depth of emotion among people that BARBARO did and the general public was lucky enough to have a front-row seat to witness the rise of this remarkable horse to win the most prestigious event in Thoroughbred racing: the Kentucky Derby. Sadly, his throng of fans were also there to document why his subsequent struggle to live touched so many people. Emotional interviews with BARBARO's human connections deliver an often heartbreaking recollection of the late DYNAFORMER colt's turbulent journey after he shattered his right hind limb in the opening stages of the Preakness Stakes in . They discuss how BARBARO was not only a terrific racehorse but also a once-in-a-lifetime animal who became an intricate part of their lives. Viewers will be steered through a visually captivating ride along BARBARO's meteoric rise to Kentucky Derby winner, including footage of each of his races and in-depth footage of his brilliant 6-1/2 length Derby victory and holds little back with gut-wrenching footage of his Preakness breakdown and the reaction of those in attendance on May 20th at Pimlico Race Course.

"BARBARO" is a compelling documentary exploring the triumph and tragedy of the Thoroughbred who captured the public's imagination; it traces BARBARO's significant accomplishments and harrowing setbacks. It revisits his shattering leg injury at the 2006 Preakness Stakes and subsequent medical treatments, as well as the resolute character of his eternally optimistic owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, and trainer Michael Matz. "BARBARO" allows viewers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of those closest to the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner who sadly was euthanized January 29, 2007, when he became unable to bear weight on his acutely laminitic hind feet.

 

BARBARO...forever in our hearts.

 

 

 

60 Minutes.

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