After Barbaros decisive win in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, the nation was captivated by what looked like an overdue triple crown in the making. However, the brilliant colt would sadly never be able to reach his full potential. A devastating leg injury in the Preakness Stakes, not only ended Barbaros career, but eventually led to his death. On Tuesday, January 29th, 2009, the two year anniversary of his passing, a magnificent bronze statue was unveiled on the grounds of Churchill Downs, just outside of gate one, to forever commemorate the brave champion, with a rendering of his most remarkable achievement. With each and every fan that pauses to pay tribute, his memory will live on for ages. A major presence was felt at the unveiling ceremony by the members of the unofficial world-wide group simply known as Fans of Barbaro. The primarily online community came together shortly after Barbaros injury, and never stopped working in his honor. Together they have saved over 3,000 horses from slaughter and raised over one million dollars for the various equine causes they support.
I think in some way there is a sense of closure but I also think that it is a little bit of a new beginning for us. Hes come home now. His ashes are here at the statue. It is inspirational and it gives us just that little extra something to continue working in his behalf. – Sally Bonneau, Fans of Barbaro
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“Children go to bed in Superman pajamas, while Superman goes to bed in Chuck Norris pajamas.”
“Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.”
“Chuck Norris is the reason Waldo is hiding!”
“When Chuck Norris jumps into water, he doesn’t get wet. Water gets Chuck Norris.”
“Chuck Norris can win a game of connect four in just 3 moves”
“Jesus can walk on water, but Chuck Norris can swim through dry land.”
“chuck norris doesn’t need a watch he just decides what time it is”
“Chuck Norris doesn’t read. He stares at the book and the book gives him information.”
“Chuck Norris doesn’t sleep, he waits.”
“When Chuck Norris went to the Virgin Islands and came back, it was just called the Islands.”
“Giraffes were created when Chuck Norris uppercutted a horse.”
“There is no such thing as evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live.”
“Chuck Norris is able to divide by zero”
“Chuck Norris counted to infinity … Twice”
“Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his parents.”
“When Chuck Norris has sex with a man, it is not because he is gay, it is because he ran out of women.”
“Chuck Norris doesn’t teabag women, he potato sacks them.”
“chuck norris ist hung like a horse, a horse is hung like chuck norris.”
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And these are a few of the best new ones IMO — with the name of the poster:
“Chuck Norris knows Victoria’s Secret.
Chuck Norris has the best poker face. He won the 1983 World Poker Tournament, using a hand containing a ticket stub, Monopoly money, a 2 of Clubs, a 5 of Hearts, and a Green #4 card from Uno.
Chuck Norris leaves messages BEFORE the beep.” 2Fast4U0921
“Einstein’s original Theory of Relativity was; if Chuck Norris kicks you, your relatives will feel it.” pederabito
“when you search chuck norris on google and spell his name wrong, it doesn’t say ‘did you mean chuck norris’, it says ‘run while you have the chance.’” seel5
“geico saved 15% by switching to chuck norris” 08chize08
“Chuck Norris was originally cast as the main character in 24, but was replaced by the producers when he managed to kill every terrorist and save the day in 12 minutes and 37 seconds.” connortimoti
“When Chuck Norris plays Monopoly, it affects the actual world economy.” solitaryman098
“Chuck norris died 2 years ago but death fears to say it to him” janek585
“chuck norris’s calendar jumps from March 31st to April 2nd….because nobody fools chuck Norris” s0nicb00m83
“Godzilla is a Japanese rendition of Chuck Norris’ first visit to Tokyo” paulwallrivera
“Chuck Norris can beat rock with scissors.” jusmart
“Chuck Norris has caught all Pokémon!”
unknownsoldier37
“chuck norris can get a woman pregnant over phone sex”
“Chuck Norris once broke into a convent and had sex with all the nuns. 9 month later, they gave birth to the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only undefeated team in NFL history.”
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At just twenty one years of age, Anna Rose Napravnik is demonstrating why she deserves the plaudits she is receiving from veteran trainers on the east coast and comparisons to another female rider who earned a spot in the hall of fame, Julie Krone. Born in New Jersey to her father who is a farrier and her mother who also works with horses. She followed her sister Jazz to Maryland and began galloping horses in the summer for trainer Jonathan Sheppard. Richard Dickie Small gave her her first mount on Ringofdiamonds on June 9, 2005 at Pimlico and she hasnt looked back. She was the runner up to Julien Leparoux for the Eclipse Award in 2006 after notching an incredible 300 wins and sweeping the riding titles that year at Laurel and Pimlico.
Anna Rose Napravnik
My childhood was horses, my mother ran an eventing barn, and my father was a farrier, so I was born into it, I was riding horses since before I could walk and I just always had a pony to play with whenever I wanted and my whole life has just been horses.
Bob Klesaris Agent
I was very instrumental in Julie Krones career years ago she was leading rider, I was leading trainer, we teamed up, Rosie reminds me a lot of Julie.
Peter Walder Trainer
I walked into the paddock and I said, I dont know how were gonna win this race and she just said, Just watch me. And sure enough she won the race.
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