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Little Brother starting his training
![]() Nicanor, Barbaro’s full brother, was recently transferred from Florida to Maryland, where he will be under the supervision of the trainer Michael Matz. Might see him run his first race this fall. ” Gretchen Jackson said. “I’ve gone down twice to see him since he got to Fair Hill. It’s fun to be down there, fun to be around him. When I see him, there is a certain happiness and sadness combined. It’s a very emotional thing for me. When I see him, I like to rub my hands down his legs. It makes me feel like I’m back in touch with Barbaro.” |
Little guy is under so much pressure. :mad:
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I don't think he knows he's under pressure, or the microscope.
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Nica please. |
TRANSCRIPT OF NICANOR'S SESSION WITH HIS THERAPIST:
Nicanor: So anyway, I've just been feeling a lot of pressure lately. My career debut didn't go that well. I mean, I finished 2nd on the grass at Calder in a field of 12, but I get the feeling people want to see me on the dirt. And I was 2-5, so I let down a lot of bettors too. Therapist: Who is pressuring you? Nicanor: The Jacksons. They haven't said anything, but I can tell I am supposed to fill my big brother's shoes. Therapist: Oh. You have a brother? Nicanor: Had. He's dead. He won the Kentucky Derby. Therapist: I see. And, you feel like you are expected to follow in his hoof steps? Nicanor: Kinda. Therapist: What about your trainer? Is he pressuring you? Nicanor: No. He's cool. He's the one who suggested I debut on the grass. But those damn Jacksons fought him every step of the way. Like I said, the pressue is killing me. Therapist: Ok. I think I see the problem here. I'm gonna prescribe some anti-anxiety medication for you, as well as a nice, relaxing Maiden Special Weight at Gulfstream. Let's go for a one-turn mile on the dirt. How's that sound? Nicanor: Dirt? No. No. I want to stay on the grass. Now you're pressuring me. Therapist: Come on, son. It's already December, and you have yet to break your maiden. The Kentucky Derby is less than six months away. Let's get going. |
I respectfully disagree. Considering how short most racing careers are these days and how difficult it is becoming for the sport to capture the public's attention, I think Nicanor is an interesting story worth covering.
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I didn't say he would revive the sport. I said his story is worth covering.
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so much pressure he might lose his hair and stop talking to the press.
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Some of us are interested in the game for the handicapping challenges. Others have this man-horse love thing going on. They just need to stay on top of every little thing that happens in their horse's life. Puzzles the **** out of me, as well. You wake up in the middle of the night yelling out your favorite horse's name, don't you?:eek: |
This horse has Aristocrat written all over him. Tough to live up to the hype.
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Here's some words from Peter Brette whom rides him. http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/nican...-lentenor.aspx
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I don't think many people follow him because they expect him to be great, but rather because he is a part of the whole Barbaro story. His fans will luv him no matter what he does on the track. In that sense there is no pressure at all.
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What if he's a claimer?
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