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HBO Sports producing Barbaro Documentary |
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Written by Gohorsepower.com
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007 |
On June 6, HBO Sports will air a documentary about the triumphs and tragedy of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. A Sports of the 20th Century documentary, Barbaro relives the colt's victories and the life-threatening tragedy he boldly survived until laminitis overcame him several months later.
“The story of Barbaro is extraordinarily dramatic,” HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg said. “We will tell the complete story of his remarkable life journey. One year ago, he emerged at Churchill Downs as the best 3-year-old Thoroughbred with a genuine chance at greatness. Fourteen days later, on May 20, all that changed when he suffered the devastating leg injury at the Preakness.
“The film explores this engaging animal’s will to survive and the deep love affair that many of us have with horses.”
Produced with the cooperation of Barbaro’s owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro will examine the brave colt's will to survive his injuries and the laminitis he was struck with; the challenges of his medical treatment; and the compassion and character of his connections and everyone who helped Barbaro heal and remain in healthy spirits for several months, even to the point where in late 2006 it looked like he might be ready towalk out of the hospital.
The executive producers of Barbaro are Ross Greenburg and Rick Bernstein; the producer is Margaret Grossi; and the story editor is Mary Carillo. It was written by Frank Deford, with original music composed by Brian Keane.
The Barbaro documentary will begin broadcasting the night of June 6, three days before the third jewel of the Triple Crown, the grade I Belmont Stakes.
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