Take A 20
“Take A 20” is a deep dive of sports, music and pop culture moments from 20 years ago that are re-examined through the lens of today, and infused with stories about the hosts' lives at that time.
Take A 20
The Heartbreak of Barbaro: "How to Save a Life"
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Josh Green
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A horse winning the Triple Crown is almost as rare as the Knicks winning the NBA championship. And a whole lot less annoying. In 2006, Barbaro appeared destined to make history. After dominating the Kentucky Derby, he was lauded as an all-time great thoroughbred. But as soon as Barbaro hit the track for the Preakness, the story took a devastating turn -- and horseracing would never be the same. Ultimately, Barbaro did wind up captivating a nation, in ways that no one could have imagined.