Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro [Hardcover]

Churchill Downs (Author), Leonard Lusky (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2007

Introducing Churchill Downs' newest official Kentucky Derby collectible publication, the Kentucky Derby 132 Review.The release of this lavishly illustrated coffee table book is the first in a scheduled annual series documenting the sights and scenes from Thoroughbred racing's greatest event. The Kentucky Derby 132 Review chronicles the breathtaking triumph of the undefeated Barbaro in what proved to be the courageous bay colt's final, poignant victory. Each hardcover edition provides an intimate portrait of the 2006 Kentucky Derby, capturing the visual pageantry and spectacle that only can be found on the first Saturday in May beneath the fabled Twin Spires of the world s most legendary racetrack. Start to finish, Kentucky Derby 132 Review is an historical account of Barbaro s explosive victory in the Run for the Roses, complete with engaging text, information and personal quotes from the winning connections, and official race statistics. But it is the riveting never before seen imagery, comprised of nearly 120 vibrant full color photos from the sport s finest photographers, that sets the tone of this exquisite publication. It's all here, a visual journey capturing every aspect of the Kentucky Derby from the celebrities and clubhouse fashions to the nostalgic post parade and on through every step of this time-honored race, culminating in a celebration of roses and realized dreams in the Winner s Circle. With Barbaro's sensational and dramatic victory of the popular 132nd running of the Derby, Churchill Downs could not have selected a better year to debut the Kentucky Derby Review Series. The Lael Stables bay homebred was undefeated entering the race and became only the fifth Derby contender in history to carry his win streak past the Churchill Downs finish line. Barbaro's dominating 6 1/2-length victory over a full field of competitors left the critics speechless and the pundits singing his praise. And yet the magnitude of this achievement was further undersco

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Moonlight Press; hardcover edition (January 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970963947
• ISBN-13: 978-0970963949
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,963,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Horse With a Great Heart, March 17, 2007

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F. Brown-doell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro (Hardcover)

The photograghy in this book is fantastic and gives you the complete scenerio in pitures. You feel like you are right there at this moment and it will definitely bring many tears to your eyes as you watch Barbaro race thru the pictures. My personal favorite was the picture of him in complete suspension. Great momento of an big hearted horse.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All about Barbaro, March 21, 2007

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Deborah L. Haskins "Ruffian/Barbaro fan" (Charlottesville,VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro (Hardcover)

This is a must have for Barbaro fans. It is all about him. If you are looking for pictures and info on the other horses in the 2006 Derby you won't get it. But the pictures are beautiful and the comments are nice. The book is well made and worth the price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying high, March 8, 2007

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C. Lassila (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro (Hardcover)

This book is full of amazing pictures that capture not only the tradition of the Kentucky Derby but the Spirit of Barbaro. A beloved way to remember the Derby winner, flying on all fours. Some of the pictures make it seem as if you could reach out and touch this courageous horse. Having Barbaro first in this new series of books from Churchill couldn't have been more fitting for this Champion who truely did capture America's heart.