Barbaro Kentucky Derby 2006 & extended post race coverage

This is Barbaro's 2006 Kentucky Derby race coverage. It includes a more in depth post race look at the victorious runner.
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[@RICO_FITNESS]

If not for the injury in the Preakness, the 2006 Kentucky Derby was a glimpse of a Triple Crown Champion.

[@JumptoSoar-wc8me]

RIP Babe. I love and miss you so much. im very greatful to live right across the street from ur grave. and every derby I put a dozen roses on ur statue and grave. we miss you

[@Mcdonald-ly9jn]

JumptoSoar1307 wow my aunt lives in Kentucky but she's elder now that's awesome of you to do that he definitely deserves this such strength and heart if only he didn't get leminititis I'm sure he'd somehow be here with us 14 in april

[@Mcdonald-ly9jn]

JumptoSoar1307 do me a favor I'll be forever grateful put one down for me signed love to you and rest your weary head your with god and Jesus love always dani💗

[@tonyalynne3380]

I moved to Kentucky, about 30 miles from Churchill Downs so I could visit him whenever I wanted. 💙

[@jkjkk8085]

Barbaro, in the words of the great Tom Durkin "sublime". I was at the Preakness that year to see him. We all know what happened that day, one which I will never forget. I don't know if I tell myself this to make myself feel better about the whole situation but I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. In retrospect, it was no foregone conclusion that had he not gotten injured Barbaro would have won the Preakness, Bernardini ran one hell of a race and was one hell of a good racehorse. Being realistic who knows what would have happened. Instead Barbaro was injured. His undefeated record, his "sublime performance" in the Kentucky Derby and our imagination thinking up the what ifs have only added to his legend. Barbaro's inspirational and courageous story following his injury may have done just as much if not more for his fans and the sport then a Triple Crown would have, I like to think it has certainly done more for his fellow equine athletes. Following Barbaro's injury( and also the unfortunate and sudden death of Eight Belles years later), the horse racing industry finally began to take a hard look at horse safety.Tracks began to re-examine their track surfaces, many changing of to artificial racing surfaces. An enormous amount of awareness has been created and research done on new medicines and medical practices especially in regard to laminitis. Barbaro's legacy will always be one of greatness to me both on and off the track he will be remembered for having the heart of a champion.

[@Mcdonald-ly9jn]

Jk Jkk damn right he will a shame he had to go god wanted his horse home

[@rlco813]

The greatest horse I've seen in my lifetime. He wasn't even tired after the race. Would have easily won the triple crown without the injury. One of the greatest racehorses of all time.

[@nickchoporis5901]

I missed one Derby live from 1981 to 2010. Barbaro was the best Derby winner I saw in that time frame. I have no doubt he would have been the missing Triple Crown winner ...

[@mistressaya]

Watching Barbaro's races still bring a tear to my eye. An absolutely awesome horse who will be missed greatly for years to come.

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

And here comes Barbaro! The undefeated Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro turns it on! Barbaro fell to his knees coming out of the starting gate but still had that race.

[@chloesmyth5516]

This. Seattle Slew also stumbled, got up & took the Crown--as Barbaro surely would have too:( Safe trip, Barbaro. We miss you.

[@Bev1946]

Maybe at the Preakness his false start was accompanied by falling to his knees. Both needed to be seriously worked on immediately when first noticed.

[@tammye.61]

He was our greatest hope for a Triple Crown winner we have had in many years. I know he would have taken it had he not broken down. I know he would have. No one could touch him. No doubts, he would have taken it. I still am in awe watching his races. I have a tribute corner at my house for him. A whole collection of Barbaro items and mementos. I miss him, still get tears. He was some horse.

[@samuelperezgarcia]

tammy e. nothing is certain, and Bernardini was a class horse himself for the Preakness.

[@MegaLlamalord]

Samuel Pérez García The Only reason Barbaro wasn't the runaway favorite for the Derby was that he wasn't tested. But after the Derby, where he completely destroyed some very capable horses, it felt like he was destined to be the next Secretariat.

[@samuelperezgarcia]

MegaLlamalord I have seen a few horses in the exact same situation. Not one went on to become the next Secretariat. Or even the next Affirmed. There's simply nothing certain about Barbaro winning the TC.

[@charlieweis4353]

65 years Watching the Great Thoroughbreds and "BARBARO" is my Favorite of all Time. RIP

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

Barbaro died undefeated. No horse in no race had ever defeated him. He never placed as far back as second. ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@tonyalynne3380]

My favorite horse forever.. 2018 and I will always watch this ❤😢 Barbaro ran the fastest last quarter mile since Secretariat! He was our triple crown winner. He blew this field away effortlessly. He could of won by 10 easily, it was just a matter of turning him loose.

[@OfficialMuffiin]

American Pharoah ran the last 1/4 mile of the Belmont faster than Secretariat

[@bon1042]

I completely, totally, agree with you. Right as Edgar finally let him go Durkin was on it. Barbaro, poised in the clear as they move into the far turn... step by step .... then... "and HERE comes Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro comes up on the outside and he takes the lead... as camera pulls back and pans ... beautiful... "as the field turns for HOME in the KD Barbaro TURNS IT ON !! .. and it is ALL Barbaro in a SUBLIIIME performance" he runs away from them ALL !" My God. it's perfect.

[@ShowJumperRed]

Watching this is so exhilarating, yet so heartbreaking at the same time... Highly doubt he ever fired all cylinders in any of his races, he almost certainly would have been a Triple Crown winner had things not gone the way they did... still to this day such a special and talented horse.

[@SnidgetAsphodel]

Hard to believe it's been ten years since this tour de force. Still my favorite horse to this day.

[@Mcdonald-ly9jn]

riotracer him and ruffian eight Belle's

[@lisao9486]

I can remember how great this win was and how my heart broke 2 weeks later

[@mdomind]

Loved watching Barbaro. Great horse.

[@drumma4lyfe06]

Man...why did Barbaro die? I bet everything that he was going to be the TC winner in 2006. At the Derby, he was STILL pulling away when he crossed the finish line and the field he was up against wasn't a weak field either. He went in 6-0 I believe. He was the modern-day Secretariat.

[@DolfMuccillo]

And here comes Barbaro!

[@tonyalynne3380]

I know I have commented many times on this video. That is how much I love Barbaro ❤ I look forward to the next 20 times in a row I watch this race. I love you Barbaro ❤🌹

[@MistySnowDrift]

I tear up every time I watch this. RIP Beautiful boy

[@kimbaldyga554]

Our Barbaro. He lives on in all the good he has done for horse racing. May they find a cure for laminitis.

[@kristophercantu297]

A very special Thoroughbred. Barbaro arguably had the biggest 💓 in racing history. He touched all of are hearts, Barbaro will NEVER be forgotten. Greatness! What a awesome champion....

[@karlholub1953]

I got goosebumps watching this replay-just wish they had taken Barbaro out of the gate in the Preakness when he kicked it! I still remember cashing the tri, wheeling Steppenwolfer for second & third. That's me posing with a statue of the great Northern Dancer at Woodbine:-)

[@skontch1]

i still can't watch this race without crying. i loved him derby day and had him to win. i have no doubt he would have won the triple crown had he not broken down two weeks later. so brave and so so sad. rip barbaro.......

[@NariSoundarrajan]

Still get goosebumps as Barbaro turns the far corner!

[@kelsdoug1]

2:03 is my favorite part of this race -- it's when Barbaro has his ears perked forward when he's about to come off the turn for home... without a doubt, that horse KNEW he had the Derby won at that point... RIP Barbaro

[@bear63006]

A tremendous horse. He had the speed and stamina to win the TC and I believe he would of won it. I was at the Preakness when he broke his leg about 25 yds down the track from where we were sitting. You could of heard a pin drop when it happened. I actually saw people crying. It was terrible. RIP Barbaro...a champion!!!!

[@boxcarent.3147]

When Barbaro broke through the gate in the Preakness too early his fate was sealed. He was not going to when that race, he shouldve been scratched and rested for the Belmont .

[@pauladangel776]

I Loved Barbaro what a great and Beautiful horse I still think of him all these years later

[@joyflavell7385]

He was so amazing and no doubt would have won the Triple Crown. I still can't watch the Preakness to this day. He reminded me so much of Secretariat who will always hold my heart and his record of 31 lengths at the Belmont. Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary. I know Barbaro would have won. Just don't want any hurt. ❤️💙💔🙏

[@MrAmorelover]

Just imagine what would have happened if Barabaro didnt break early from the gate. Would he have been a triple crown winner? I surely think so. Look at how easily he beet everybody in the derby. He could've been up there in the hall of fame but even though he's gone he is still a great horse and never forgotten...

[@artemiomarinreyes8509]

El. Caballero. O. La persona aquella. Brinca brinca. De emoción. Como diciéndole al caballo. Aquí. Estoy campeón. O campeones

[@lovedbysweetie]

No easy trip on the rail, a stumble at the gate,this was a true performance of talent, not "luck" he was the Triple Crown we never got to see, I know this in my heart.....I have not enjoyed a Kentucky Derby since....

[@slimm.5917]

Best horse EVER!!!! AND Edgar Prado one of THE BEST JOCKEYS EVER!!!!

[@love41day]

no matter how many times i watch this race it still gives me chills to hear the announcer and watch barbaro pull away from the field....R>I>P you will always be in my heart...No horse will ever match up to you.

[@auntbecky]

I don't know if Barbaro would have beaten Secretairiat but i do know that if he hadnt hurt himself he almost certainly would have take the Triple Crown that year.

[@blitziee]

Barbaro was one of the best race horses of the world, no doubt about it. Its a disapointment that he died... he had won the peakness if he wasn't get injured.

[@davidwharehinga3983]

Sorry I Mean Barbaro !!! May He Rest In Peace !!! ... Enables Greatest Fan ( 2016 ) ...

[@TriCkY4WiCkEdStYlE]

What a beautiful horse... extremely talented. RIP Big Man

[@robertosivero756]

magnifico Barbaro sei stato un grande cavallo R I P

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

Barbaro died undefeated...No horse in no race had ever beaten him ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@zcourtney90]

Still remember you, Barbaro.

[@Mcdonald-ly9jn]

watching you as you were in fifth place turn that corner god and Jesus was even proud of you sweet heart shown heart speed skill finesse may you rest in peace with no pain

[@phaas74]

"and here comes Barbaro the undefeated Barbaro comes up on the outside and he takes the lead" - a classic - I get goose bumbs hearing that

[@ppnc7332]

Barbaro would have won the Triple Crown had he lived, no doubt in my mind.

[@MyBigRed94]

Thank you for posting this video. Barbaro was such an amazing horse. Even after he broke his leg, he continued to help us learn more about Laminites. Barbaro was so Brave. RIP Beloved Barbaro.

[@artemioreyes8797]

Y. Por lo visto. Ya. Se le volvió costumbre. Porque no es la primera vez que lo hace. Ya lo a echo. Varias veces. Eso. Es bueno es muy bueno. Esta acostumbrado a ganar

[@Starbuc1]

We miss you boy......Every year around the Derby, I go back to watch one of the best Derby runs ever. Forever in our hearts .We love you Barbaro...Run free :(

[@XxSodano]

Had Sinister Minister over Lawyer Ron that day, but Barbaro raced huge.

[@Caroni100]

"The Kentucky Derby? There is no an adjective able to describe its greatness" Jose Gregorio Guillot, venezuelan horse race analyst and radio producer.

[@Blueroan123]

Thats beautiful. Good job Barbaro. We miss you greatly.

[@Gumboz1953]

Good Lord, this is sad to watch. Getting tears all over again.

[@lacouerfairy]

This was one of those amazing Derby victories that come along once in a generation.

[@pettysr]

sin duda un gran caballo y un gran jinete como prado !!!

[@AAndrews1968]

The magic is still present. Even 5 years later....Thank you Barbaro for such a wonderful and memorable performance....

[@E_M_FEN]

Would have been a deserving TC winner as any.

[@goldgato723]

Bless ya, Barbaro.

[@rayfordblease9365]

Barbaro was a BEAST......

[@asturiasceltic3183]

More like an angel

[@gregwilliams3023]

The Greatest horse to ever step foot on the race tracl

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

And here comes Barbaro! The UNDEFEATED Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the filed turns for home in the Kentucky Derby Barbaro turns it on! Got to be the best Derby race, if not the best race period. ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@lacouerfairy]

Durkin's call will go down in history.

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

I agree...If he didn't get hurt he would have been without a doubt the Triple Crown winner.... ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@cattamer101]

I remeber when I was young, my Dad showed me the cover of the newspaper. Barbaro on the cover, with his broken leg. My Grandma watched Barbaro's progress. We all hoped he would be okay. But one day. my grandma said they put him down. I was devestated. I hope he's happy in heaven.

[@madcapper6]

"As God as my witness, she may even be better than Secretariat." Quote from Lucien Laurin, Secretariat's trainier. referring to Ruffian.

[@bon1042]

I don't think I'll ever get over the aching feeling for this horse, and Durkin's call as he first says "and HERE comes Barbaro"... and "Barbaro turns it on.." and it's ALL Barbaro.... in a SUBLIME performance !!"

[@shannon9155]

We sure miss Barbaro....

[@eliaatempa8016]

Who like the NBC logo

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

I follow a lot of sports, and I have to say there is nothing more exciting than the final stretch of a Triple Crown horse race. It's just heartbreaking that every now and then tragedy strikes, as in the case of Barbaro in the Preakness and others we have seen. The sport is a great sport, but the dark side of it is indeed sad.

[@gregwilliams3023]

I believe Barbaro was the greatest horse ever. we will necwe knq doe aurw

[@gregwilliams3023]

fuckihg auto correct

[@bon1042]

I know, I always love Dave Johnson's calls, but like Durkin's call of Barbaro's Kentucky Derby better. It shows incredulity with the total excitement.

[@davidwharehinga3983]

Barbara Was A True Champion American Race Horse !!! Enables Greatest Fan ( 2016 ) ... R.I.P Barbara !!! ...

[@GBeret83]

@decroo21, Bernardini turned out to be one of the best conventional dirt colt's in America that I've seen for many years, and has also become about the best and most sought after young sire in the business,too. That said, what Barbaro accomplished in his career spanning a very short amount of time is equally impressive. It would've been tough handicapping out a race with both Barbaro and Bernardini in the field. Like splitting hairs!!

[@GBeret83]

If only thing's had not gone so tragically wrong for Barbaro in the Preakness. 2006, IMO, could've produced the most competitive head to head rivalry since Sunday Silence vs. Easy Goer in 89' in the shape of Barbaro vs. Bernardini. Both 2 of the most talented American conventional dirt horses to come down the pike in ages. Both's career record's speak for themselves. Even Barbaro's with a limited amount of race. But look at what both he and Bernardini won during their careers. JMO.

[@horsecrazy11]

Exactly a year ago we lost a Champion and a friend. We watchedhim grow and learn to love what he was bred to do. He went onto win many G1 races including the KY Derby. Undeafeatedin 6 races and was unable to finish one. His race of life began. after 8 months of fighting for his life, Barbaro's life came to an end. We will always remember him

[@allypayette1686]

I thought barbaro would have won the tripple crown. :( I almost cried when I watched the Preakness

[@Caroni100]

"¿El Derby de Kentucky? Aún no se ha creado un calificativo para describir su grandeza" José Gregorio Guillot, comentarista hípico y productor radial venezolano.

[@BackstretchUnderdog]

But, how do you just know he would? A lot of people "knew" Smarty Jones would win the Triple Crown, but look what happened :P I'm not saying he wouldn't, I'm just saying the Triple Crown is really hard for horses to win.

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

What an amazing horse Barbaro was, full of heart and so devoted..... His spirit will live on forever and with every race that races at Churchill downs Barbaro will be there, racing right along side them... ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@pronkb000]

I know it's years and years after the fact but how do all of these uploads not include Barbaro's false start?

[@keithwarner3656]

Best ever

[@brunosvraynor]

@kike1275 como se llamaba su jinete? yo voy todos los fines de semana al jockey club del peru vivo al frente y siempre los viejos que paran arriba comentan sobre los jinetes que ya han pasado me comentaron sobre este caballo y recien acabo de seguir su historia realmente me parece alucinante, no recuerdo como se llamaba su jinete

[@RDNKThrasher]

1:59 magic happens...Just goes to show you dont have to be human to have heart. RiP Barbaro :(

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

And here comes Barbaro! The UNDEFEATED Barbaro! He comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby Barbaro turns in on! ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

~And here comes Barbaro! The undefeated Barbaro! Comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby Barbaro turns it on!~ ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@BrennanandBoothlove]

~And here comes Barbaro! The undefeated Barbaro! Comes up on the outside and he takes the lead as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro turns it on!~ ~*~*Ripley*~*~

[@paulvece3714]

Holy hell. Edgar never even had to touch him in the stretch. It was basically like Edgar: "hey buddy, ready to run faster?" Barbaro: "yep, time to win"

[@wakeboardadict8956]

just heard Barbaro's sire got euthanized R.I.P Dynaformer and Barbaro

[@BackstretchUnderdog]

There's NO doubt Barbaro was an excellent horse, I'm not trying to make him look bad. Thanks for agreeing with me unlike some who want to be meanos lol

[@archie7186]

only one barbaro never another ,dam what might have been, rest in peace

[@Soccerfever2014]

Wish i could have been here, and at every other race he every ran and won!! Love ya big boy!

[@StarPir1315crittersandmore]

What a wonderful horse. So powerful and strong. It was a good race to see for the first time and still is. Barbaro will always be great.

[@bon1042]

the second paragraph of what you say here is so right on the mark. You watch as Durkin spots the move of Barbaro and the you hear the roar of the crowd build and Durkin unfolds the finish of this race perfectly.... "and Barbaro TURNS IT ON...... then "it's ALL Barbaroa!!" I also like Gary's recap of the race, Edgar has him forwardly placed..... and just before explosive move that Barbaro was actually pulling Edgar out of the saddle...." I still cry when I watch this.

[@bon1042]

that video is gone now, I looked at it over and over, what I saw took place just split second before video ends. But it unnerved me. What I'm describing is... just turn your wrist under and you have idea, standing on the end of bone. His hoof looked completely turned under and seemed to flip up and out of the dirt as if on a hinge. A physical therapist on blog at time explained when trauma to muscles around bones they're weakened, then w/impact of running bones break.

[@bon1042]

there was a :48 sec video in beginning that showed first jump out of gate and 2 or 3 handlers taking Barbaro in hand. that video showed this: 2 or 3 men holding him, he stpped back on his right hind leg, and as he came forward againto his left front, the right hoof seemed to "flip" up and OUT of the deep sand, looking as if the hoof had turned under in the sand and he was standing on with weight on the short pastern, the long pastern is above it. I googled and saw drawing of the skeletal leg

[@nin12dog]

Mine That Bird. There are many GREAT moves. Sec's Preakness - wherein he moved from LAST to FIRST (going WIDE) on the first tight turn at Pimlico was referred to by Beyer as a 'suicide move'. A lesser horse might have destroyed himself. But Sec did this with grace & aplomb. FROM FIRST to LAST (in 180 yards, I think), Sec grabbed the lead! A BRILLIANT MOVE by Sec, who made this decision on his own - a genius racehorse! - Ronnie T was a d#m.n#d shrewd jockey - he let Sec make the decision.

[@nin12dog]

I just don't know Ruffian as well?....I know she was Big & graceful like Zenyta, Beautiful & undefeated, just like Barbaro. [IMHO (I realize this will be an unpopular Opin) Ruffian was 'over-pushed' by her owner/trainer/jockey etc].And for WHAT? greed? Arrogance? I know Ruffian was a beloved, great racehorse who has many devoted fans who love her dearly! I hate that both Ruffian & Barbaro destroyed themselves in efforts to please the people who profited from them. Very VERY Sad! Heartbreaking!

[@nin12dog]

I disagree w/you. Certainly Secretariat is the Greatest Racehorse we've seen so far (tho others say Man O War was #1 for 20th cent). And I saw the spirit of Secretariat in Barbaro as he battled throught the CROWD of horses, and blew away the rest of the field in the stretch. I'd definately assert that Barbaro was indeed SUBLIME & this was a GREAT K/Derby - (even if not the greatest) - And Barbaro was amazing! ALL HEART!

[@BlantonDelbert]

I am just saying that this is the "greates move" in horse racing by Calvin Borel. I am not saying Mind That Bird is the greatest horse. I know Secretariat is the greatest horse, one of only two to run 1:59 at the Kentucky Derby and who still hold the fastest 1.5 mile in history, the '73 Belmont with a 2:24 record winning by 31 lengths. Yes, Secratariat was the greatest horse, but the greatest MOVE was Borels in the '09 Derby.

[@bon1042]

Well said... and yes, divine all around. Watch Son of Secretariat, Risen Star in 1988 Belmont, call by Dave Johnson, whom I do love, but coming out of the final turn into Big Sandy, Risen Star is well in the lead and as he widens Dave is busy calling positions of other horses. But he FINALLY really unloads on what is REALLY happening, and it is what he says from then on that had me right out of my chair choking back tears of joy !

[@nin12dog]

@kerkhoff1 sad that horses are 'started' so young, when they may not necessarily be ready physically. IDN, Barbaro was Beautiful Graceful Talented....what if he had been started later? Maybe the exalted Trip Crown should be held for 4 year olds? Of course I realize nothing will change....but how crushing to watch Barbaro - [who looked like Secretariat, as he broke from that PACK of horses & FLEW to the finish!] - mortally damage himself in the Preakness! What a stupid, tragic waste!

[@nin12dog]

@sisu212121 I hate to see horses WHIPPED RELENTLESSLY to perofrm - it's awful! If a horse can't win a race, what's the point in FLOGGING it? REF - Sham was FLOGGED by Pincay in each of the 73 Trip Crown races - FUTILELY! because Sham was unable (PHYSICALLY UNABLE) to outrace Secretariat. He was FLOGGED by Pincay to force him to peform - it's absurd. Either a horse is capable of out-racing the competion or it's not. NOTE: I am referring to RELENTLESS use of whips/force - it's WRONG. Period.