Barbaro - 2006 Kentucky Derby (Dave Johnson's Call)

Barbaro crushes the field to remain undefeated. RIP, big fella.

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• 2006
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[GBeret83]

No question in my mind that had thing's not gone so tragically wrong for Barbaro in the Preakness, we would've, as racing fan's, gotten to see the best head to head rivalry in the form of Barbaro vs. Bernardini since the Sunday Silence vs. Easy Goer rivalry of 1989. Barbaro and Bernardini are 2 of the best American conventional dirt colt's to come down the pike in ages. It just so happened that the two were 3yr.old's at the same time. I always look back and wonder, "WHAT IF"??

[cf1970]

@GBeret83 Well said; I agree completely. I rued the day Barbaro got hurt; I hated seeing him suffer and go through his ordeal for all those months, and the fact that racing was robbed of a great rivalry with Bernardini. I loved both colts, so I don't think I could root against either of them.

Probably one my biggest letdowns in racing right up there with Secretariat's early retirement.

What if, indeed.

[bon1042]

Why oh why did it have to happen.... this time I just started sobbing.... God bless him....

[cf1970]

I ask myself that very same question, a lot. Barbaro was something very special.

God bless YOU for your sentiments.

[Jazzgirl8888]

I have the utmost respect for Barbaro .He showed

such courage and determination on and off the track as well . An incredible champion who will always hold a very special place in our hearts .

Rest in peace beautiful boy .

Thanks for posting this race cf .I appreciate it !

Jazzy

[mooks2k]

Thank You cf. Nice to hear Dave's call. R.I.P. Barbaro!

[Brian211978]

man i miss him calling the races!!

[bulllea]

nice margin of victory . RIP , Barbaro . 

[louiethe20th]

Dave Johnson is the best!!!

[WinnersCircleMan]

RIP Barbaro.....ill have an apple from my orchard just for you when its my turn to go..hnot enough i admit but thanks mnonetheless

[Nucleo85Torino]

Barbaro displayed not only Great Personality, and Heart, He truely was The next Great American Champion. A certain Triple Crown Threat, and The style in which he imposed on this helpless field who could only watch Barbaro Stride Clear with a 1/16 to go :))))) He was truely Robbed of Greatness by illness. I hope Uncle Mo , and Frankel are the two next Global Stars. They will remain dominant but only if healthy, and happy. Cheers Barbaro.....Best Derby since 1973.

[ruffianrulz]

This video always gives me chill, Barbaro drawing off using natural cruising speed, and the others staggering home after him. Dave Johnson called a great race.

"And DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME in the Kentucky Derby! And BARBARO is RUNNING AWAY!!"

[katieandMoon96]

Barbaro truly was something special:) RIP god bless him

[cctoronto]

I just read Barbaro's story... and as an animal lover who admires the spirit in all living beings I am very full of tears right now... sounds to me like Barbaro was an heroic animal... !

God rest his soul.