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[The Indomitable DrugS]

Marylou Whitney visits the Birds

Saratoga socialite Marylou Whitney seemed like a proud parent Thursday morning at the stakes barn as she visited Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird. Both are sons of the stallion Birdstone, whom Whitney campaigned with great success in 2004. At 2, Birdstone won the Champagne and at 3 he won the Belmont Stakes and Travers.

Both Mine That Bird and Summer Bird are pointing to the $1 million Travers on Aug. 29.

"They look wonderful, the size of Summer Bird - wow! - he's a big horse," Whitney said.

Whitney said that Mine That Bird more resembles Birdstone than Summer Bird.

Whitney still retains full ownership of Birdstone, who stands at Gainesway Farm in Kentucky.

What next ... a Nicanor blog?

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

What next ... a Nicanor blog?

Speaking of which--let's get that collective groan out of the way--finally got an update on the Bloodhorse blog on Barbaro's brothers (and I suppose eventually the newest sister). Nicanor's on 60 day turnout, Lentenor's working regularly, and my patience for fans referring to the latest young colt as "Babynor" is at an all-time low.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

What next ... a Nicanor blog?

Thank goodness she still owns all of Birdstone. At least we know with his recent success at stud that all is well with Mrs. and Mrs. Whitney