Kentucky Derby (G1) winner BARBARO (Dynaformer) continues to improve
following the removal of the cast on his right hind leg last week, according to
Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New
Bolton Center. The three-year-old colt’s right hind leg had been in a cast since
undergoing surgery at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital for injuries suffered in
the May 20 Preakness S. (G1).
“Barbaro’s strength on the right hind limb has been gradually improving,”
Richardson said. “It is normal to be a bit stiff and weak after being in a cast
for a long time; however, he is capable of bearing full weight on the previously
fractured right hind leg even without the supporting soft bandage.”
Barbaro’s left hind foot, which developed laminitis, is also getting better.
“The left hind foot continues to slowly grow but still has a very long way to
go,” Richardson said. “Barbaro’s attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he
still takes short walks outside to graze each day if the weather permits.”
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the facility.