In case you missed it, Steve Haskin in Bloodhorse magazine named "Barbaro Captures the Heart of a Nation" the story of the decade. And I quote:

"No story in the past decade transcended the Sport of Kings more than Barbaro's eight month struggle to survive, during which he had to undergo major surgeries and numerous procedures and live in constant discomfort. All of America became engrossed in his story and each time Barbaro battled back he reached deeper into people's hearts, whether they knew anything about racing or horses. To everyone, he became a symbol of courage and determination."

I couldn't have said it any better.

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