Kentucky Derby 132 Review Featuring Barbaro

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