Mainers Mourn Champion

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Local horse racing fans and veterinarians were among those mourning the death of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who was euthanized Monday in Kennett Square, Pa.

Barbaro could not overcome complications stemming from his gruesome breakdown at last year's Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.

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Mainers Mourn Champion

A series of ailments, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent abscess in the right rear hoof, proved too much for the gallant colt.

Dr. Denise McNitt, a horse veterinarian at Blackstrap Hill Veterinary Clini...

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