Here are 2 articles I thought y'all might be interested in, one is about Barbaro and the other is about the Breeders' Cup:
Barbaro 'facing tough odds'
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horses/2006-07-12-barbaro_x.htm
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Barbaro's condition is "potentially serious," and the Derby winner's veterinarian said Wednesday the colt is "facing tough odds and his condition is guarded." Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at Penn's New Bolton Center, said doctors are looking at all possible treatments to keep Barbaro comfortable. <more>
Breeders' Cup, NTRA to cut 25 jobs
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horses/2006-07-08-breeders-cup-ntra-cutbacks_x.htm
The Breeders' Cup Ltd. and National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Friday that their joint operation is trimming its personnel and administrative costs by 40%. Spokesman Keith Chamblin said that by year's end, the number of employees will drop to 42 from 67. <more>
