Zenyatta

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Cozmic One

Happy Birthday Cozmic One!

Not only does Sergio de Sousa keep Cozmic One happy and healthy at his farm, he goes out of his way to share updates with us. Here’s a glimpse into Coz’s birthday morning at De Sousa Stables.

Happy birthday Coz!

Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.
Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.

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    ? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ZENYATTA AND ZICONIC (ZZ) ?
    Hope you both have a wonderful day with lots of treats and extra
    special attention!!

    Lots of Hugs and Love ❣️❣️

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    I did not remember in time of your Birthday Zenyatta! and of course you had one awesome son Ziconic on your birthday too.
    I wish you everything good Zenyatta and Ziconic and always my love.
    Happy Birthday!!
    Auntie Sally B

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    HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our beloved Zenyatta and her beautiful baby boy, Ziconic!!!

    Just the thought of these precious creatures never fails to bring big smiles to our faces.

    May we continue to delight in your horsey perfection for many years to come!

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    Dear Queen Zenyatta. Happy 17th birthday. My how time goes by. I know your day was super special. There are so many wonderful posts on Facebook with photos from your career and all the people on your team. They are so wonderful to see. Brings back so many memories. Every time we saw you at all the different venues. You brought so much joy to so many and continue to do so. You are kind and beautiful. Have a wonderful year! Of continued good health and happiness always.

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    Belated Happy Birthday Zenny and also to your Prince, Ziconic! I kept waiting for a new blog post, but I did see photos of your big day on FB and Instagram. Looks like you got LOTS of cards and goodies (some of which were generously shared with your pasture mate). Very best wishes for a great year ahead!
    Love from your Ohio friend,❤️
    Sandy

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    Happy Friday everyone!
    Spring must have arrived a bit warmer in merry ole England than here. Don’t think too many of Hovey’s Yankee friends will be taking their clothes off in the near future. We went from 70 degrees on Tuesday to several inches of snow yesterday, and it’s still with us today. UGH!!
    Anyhow, Hovey seems to be making good progress, and after he penned this entry, photos showed up on his FB page of both Mum and Auntie Em aboard. There is a major video in the works sponsored by “Your horse (is) Live,” and I’m hoping it will be accessible enough that we can all view it and marvel at the progress he’s made.

    https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-we-cannot-un-see-the-sights-we-were-subjected-to-741928

    We’re down to the last three big Derby Prep races this weekend – don’t have any special favorites, but it will be interesting to see how things turn out. Can Essential Quality hang on to his high-ranking position? Hope everyone who celebrates the holiday has a Blessed Easter Weekend.

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      Dear Sandy,
      Glad Hovis is doing so well and that his aluminum shoes are making
      him light on his feet. Love laughing with the Hoverine!
      Thanks for the Hovis report. ?
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      Hugs and Love

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    There was a video posted yesterday by Lane’s End of a small Birthday celebration for Zenyatta on Instagram. FYI. Blessed Easter and happy Passover to one and all. Lindal

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    Dear Sandy:

    Will look forward to that Hovis video if it’s available to us. He sure has come a long way. God Bless him and Mum and Mini Mum and Cool Shoe Man too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Z, glad to hear you had a 17th birthday celebration with lots of treats. Bet ZI had some special treats too.

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams all. Love You. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      That certainly IS a wonderful slide show of the GREAT Secretariat! He gave me chills and still does, today! What a horse!!! I remember seeing a pic of Secretariat at the White House to meet Nixon. Nixon looked a little scared! lololol

      Hugs, Kathy

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    More great racing on TV today. Believe it or not, I figured out how to get Keeneland Live on UTube! Saw all the Keeneland races. Beautiful in Central Kentucky now. Makes a gal really homesick.
    Safe trip to all who are racing today.
    Sandy, Thanks for Hovis. He always makes me smile.

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    Happy Birthday dear Zenyatta!!

    Happy Easter Zenyatta!!
    Stay healthy and strong. Someday I will visit you!!

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      Dear Judy B. and Auntie Judy (JAG),
      Thanks so much for the lovely birthday visit video with Zenyatta!
      Love it! She seems very happy; although, more interested in cookies
      than in apples at that moment. Glad she can share a bit with her
      paddock-mate. That’s quite a spread and lots of cards, too.
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      Hugs and Love

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      Thanks for the Zenyatta birthday video. She looks wonderful. More interested in the cards than the apples. Thanks to all who went cards and gifts.

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      Thank you, Judy, for posting this for all of us who don’t subscribe to FB nor Instagram!

      Wonderful to see our girl looking well and fit and gorgeous as always. And kudos to Alys and the rest of the team for braving a bitter, raw day for all of us.

      Does anyone know where Ziconic is now? Apparently he’s no longer at Templeton Farms. Did I miss an update about him?

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        Dear Marshall, Shirlee and Ann:

        Z looks wonderful doesn’t she!

        Ann, Bourbonic is a son of my boy, Bernardini. What a fabulous win. Congrats to him and Kendrick C. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Ann and Z Fans:

          Just checked Bourbonic’s Ped chart. His mom is Dancing Afleet:

          https://www.pedigreequery.com/bourbonic

          He’s got Secretariat, Quiet American, Spectacular Bid and Fappiano on Bernie’s side and Afleet Alex, Afleet, Northern Afleet, Dixieland Band and Cormorant on Dam’s side. Splendid bloodlines.
          Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy and Ann,

          That was some race!! 72 to 1 wasn’t it? Wow, Bourbonic and
          Kendrick were amazing! Congrats to them and all connections.
          Late Easter greetings to all!
          Hugs and Love

        • Judy,
          Love love love Afleet Alex. Will never forget his Preakness. Guess I will have to join you on the Bourbonic bandwagon. Would be great for Kendrick and Calumet to win a Derby.

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        Ann,
        I have become a real fan of Kendirck from watching the racing on Fox Sports. He has a wonderful personality and seems to have a lucky charm when he rides in Stakes for Calumet! Congrats to him and Mr. Kelly.

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Hope you all had a lovely day today. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB??????

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    JB, it was spectacular. Zenny would be proud.
    Nice reading his pedigree, just awesome!
    I was busy trying to push Trevor and Weyburn on and whoosh….here comes Bourbonic…unbelievable. Great racing moment.
    Hope everyone had a nice Easter.

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      Dear Ann:

      Yes, Trevor and Weyburn gave it they’re all; as did the second and third horses. Bourbonic pulled a Zenny and came flying from last to win. Breathtaking finish. One of those “goosebump” moments.

      Ditto; hope everyone had a Blessed Easter Day. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,

        Oh my gosh! THRILLING! I was holding my breath! What a performance!
        STELLAR pedigree. He did his forbears PROUD!

        Hugs, Kathy

        • Dear Kathy,
          I can’t resist adding a little corn — shouldn’t that be
          “. . . He did his ‘forhorses’ PROUD!”? Ba-dump-bump!!
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          Hugs and Love

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