Barbaro Memorial To Be Erected in Central Park
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Sculptor Daniel Edwards will unveil a memorial in Central Park dedicated to Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. The yearling remained undefeated in all its races before being euthanized last year after breaking its ankle in the 2006 Preakness Stakes.
The unveiling of the sculpture, which is scheduled for April 30 to coincide with the 134th Kentucky Derby, will also correspond with the introduction of a new law urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities.
According to a news release, the sculpture will be located where a carriage horse was killed last year. It will depict Barbaro on his back, with his hooves in the air. The sculpture is being sponsored by the Leo Kesting Gallery.
