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Barbaro on Thursday: 'Progressing Nicely' (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33725)
The news continued to be promising for Barbaro Thursday. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33725)

Surgeon says Barbaro faces long recovery (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64022&subsec=1)
While Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Barbaro has apparently made progress in his recovery from a catastrophic leg injury, his surgeon stressed that the colt faces a long recuperation process. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64022&subsec=1)

Barbaro's condition 'excellent' on Wednesday (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64026&subsec=1)
Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceType>University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName>Pennsylvania</st1:PlaceName>'s <st1:PlaceName>New</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>Bolton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType>, said Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Barbaro's condition was excellent on Wednesday. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64026&subsec=1)

Protocol followed, but was it enough? (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.protocol25may25,0,1284320.story?coll=bal-sports-headlines)
When a racehorse breaks through the starting gate prematurely, as Barbaro did in the Preakness Stakes, it's often an indication that bad things will follow. Baltimore Sun (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.protocol25may25,0,1284320.story?coll=bal-sports-headlines)

Bernardini to bypass Belmont (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64025&subsec=2)
Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Bernardini will skip the Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 10, owner-breeder Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's Darley Stable announced on Wednesday. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64025&subsec=2)

NTRA in Critical Talks with Justice Department on Internet Bill (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33713)
With the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act expected for markup in the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning, officials with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association headed by executive vice president Greg Avioli have been actively negotiating with the Department of Justice over language in the bill relevant to horse racing. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33713)

CDI to Offer $1-Million Bonus for Handicapping Contest (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33702)
A handicapper who wins a Churchill Downs Inc. qualifying tournament and the 2007 Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship will win a $1-million bonus. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33702)

The Scene at New Bolton: 'It's like the king is here!' (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33699)
The fruit and floral deliveries for racing's No.1 horse patient, Barbaro, arrive almost one after the other. They fill tables in the main entrance of the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. They're propped up near fences blanketed with get-well signs and some of the day-old roses are right there in front of Barbaro's intensive care unit stall. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33699)

Understanding the Threat of Laminitis (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33703)
As mentioned in previous articles, Barbaro may be susceptible to other complications during his recovery because of the severity of his injury. According to veterinary surgeon Dean Richardson, horses in his case are particularly vulnerable to laminitis or other problems in the opposite foot. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33703)