13 July 2006

barbaro's situation worsens

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By RICHARD ROSENBLATT
AP Racing Writer

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has developed a severe case of laminitis, a potentially fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in the limbs, and his veterinarian called his chances for survival "a long shot."

Dean Richardson, the chief surgeon who has been treating Barbaro since the colt suffered catastrophic injuries in the Preakness on May 20, said the Derby winner's chances of survival are poor.
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related posts:
  • barbaro's ashes to be interred at churchill downs
  • barbaro wins the 132nd kentucky derby
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    see also Get Well Barbaro from kentuckyderby.com
    and
    The Barbaro News from the university of pennsylvania school of veterinary medicine
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    update: barbaro died on 29 january 2007 - see barbaro memorial at find a grave
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