The bronze of Barbaro was unveiled at Churchill Downs April 26. Fans entering Gate 1 at Churchill Downs may have their breath taken away when they arrive for the races Kentucky Derby week following the unveiling of life-sized statue of Barbaro April 26.
Tugging at the cloth were Roy and Gretchen Jackson, the breeders and owners of Barbaro, his trainer Michael Matz, Dr. Dean Richardson of the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, and artist Alexa King. The event outside Churchill’s main entrance was emceed by John Asher, vice president of communications for Churchill Downs.
The bronze statue features Secretariat immediately after the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 1973 as he danced into the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs. Led by his longtime groom Eddie Sweat and jockey Ron Turcotte in the irons, the sculpture welcomes visitors to the Park, where they will be able to see this portrayal of the legendary champion at his athletic peak.
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A bronze statue was unveiled yesterday at Churchill Downs of the race’s 2006 winner, who died after a lengthy battle with a hoof condition. Barbaro’s ashes are buried beneath the sculpture, which stands near Gate 1, next to the Kentucky Derby Museum.
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Aristides, Churchill Downs. The first Kentucky Derby winner, Aristides. Photo: Deborah Mac. In Churchill Down’s courtyard, just behind its famed Twin Spires grandstand, stands a commemoration of Thoroughbred racing history: Aristides, the victor of the first ever Kentucky Derby in 1875. Aristides was never intended to win the inaugural race.
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