Barbaro

Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals, walks Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro at the center in Kennett Square, Pa., in this Sept. 26, 2006 photo. Barbaro was euthanized Monday Jan. 29, 2007, after complications from his breakdown at last year's Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.

Co-owner Gretchen Jackson, with her husband Roy, makes remarks at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square Pa, Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year's Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro cools down after a morning workout in Fair Hill, Md., in this May 18, 2006 photo taken two days prior to his suffering catastrophic injuries during the running of the 131st Preakness Stakes.

In this photo provided by the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine's Dr. Dean Richardson walks with Barbaro as he grazes on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at the University's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. At the time, Barbaro had been enjoying daily outings outside his intensive care stall to pick his own grass, enjoy the warm weather and stretch his recovering legs.

In this photo released by the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Barbaro stands in his stall in the ICU with the aid of a sling to help him lessen his weight in his rear legs at the school's New Bolton Center Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Kennett Square, Pa.

In this photo released by the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Barbaro eats a carrot in the ICU at the school's New Bolton Center Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Kennett Square, Pa.

Dr. Dean Richardson, the chief surgeon who has been treating Barbaro since the colt suffered catastrophic injuries in the Preakness, speaks at a press conference at the Univ. of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., Thursday, July 13, 2006. Barbaro was fighting for his life after developing a severe case of laminitis, a disease brought on by uneven weight distribution in the limbs.

Signed get well cards for Barbaro stand at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Barbaro's condition turned for the worse. Dr, Dean Richardson, the chief surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, said the colt faced "tough odds" and that doctors were looking at all possible treatments to keep the 3-year-old comfortable.

Horse racing enthusiast Bill Mayer prays for Barbaro outside the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Barbaro's condition worsened and the Kentucky Derby winner's veterinarian said the colt was "facing tough odds" in an effort to recover from catastrophic injuries.

In this photo released by the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, trainer Michael Matz, right, visits Barbaro in his stall at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at New Bolton Center in Kennet Square, Pa., in this June 16, 2006 photo.

A photo of the X-ray of the injured right hind leg of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro following surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals on Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Kennett Square, Pa. Barbaro came out of five-plus hours of surgery to repair the leg.

Dr. Dean Richardson leads Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro following surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals, Kennett Square Pennsylvania, Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is held by jockey Edgar Prado and a handler after the horse injured its right hind leg during the 131st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 20, 2006.

Barbaro is loaded into an equine ambulance after he pulled up on the front stretch during the 131st Preakness Stakes, Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby winner, suffered multiple fractures above and below the right hind ankle near the start of the race.

Barbaro is seen with a splint on his right rear leg as he is loaded onto an equine ambulance after breaking his right hind leg shortly after the start of the Preakness Stakes, Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.

Jockey Edgar Prado is consoled after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro injured his right hind leg coming early in the running of the 131st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, May 20, 2006.

Donna Walker, of Reston, Va., watches an indoor monitor at Pimlico Race Course, showing race favorite Barbaro being attended to after the Kentucky Derby winner fractured his right rear leg early in the 131st running of the Preakness Stakes, Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Baltimore.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro stops to smell his blanket of roses as he is walked around the stable at Churchill Downs one day after his victory, Sunday, May 7, 2006, 2006, in Louisville, Ky. Barbaro was only the sixth unbeaten winner in the 132 runnings of the race.

Barbaro, with jockey Edgar Prado aboard, races across the finish line to win the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Louisville, Ky.

Barbaro's jockey Edgar Prado celebrates after winning the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Louisville, Ky.