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Barbaro Fund Supports Reseach Projects

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Dec. 5 announced that its subsidiary, NTRA Charities, has disbursed $90,801 in support of one new and two continuing equine medical research projects.

 Friday, December 05, 2008

Barbaro Painting Brings $14,400 for Memorial Fund

Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca's portrait "Barbaro" -- a 5' by 4' tonal acrylic on canvas that was painted at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week -- brought a final price of $14,400 at the conclusion of bidding yesterday on eBay.

 Saturday, June 02, 2007

Barbaro Painting at $12,600 on Ebay, Two Days Remain

Bidding on acclaimed artist Susan Sommer-Luarca's portrait "Barbaro" is up to $12,600 with bidding continuing on Ebay until June 1 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).

 Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Yum! Brands Announces $1-million Yumfecta Derby Bonus

Yum! Brands, presenting sponsor for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), announced Monday, April 30, that it will offer a $1-million to the connections of any horse that wins this year's Derby and beats Barbaro's winning margin of 6 1/2 lengths.

 Monday, April 30, 2007

Triple Crown Dates Set as National Fundraising Days for Barbaro Fund

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Churchill Downs, Magna Entertainment, and the New York Racing Association announced March 20 that Kentucky Derby day, Preakness Stakes day, and Belmont Stakes day have been established as national fundraising dates for the NTRA Charities â€" Barbaro Memorial Fund.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2007

NTRA Budget Projection: In the Black for 2007

The NTRA board of directors has approved a 2007 budget that projects $19.5 million in revenue and $19.2 million in expenses.

 Monday, March 05, 2007

Barbaro Memorial Fund Created by NTRA

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has created the Barbaro Memorial Fund to raise awareness and money for equine health and safety research.

 Thursday, February 01, 2007