Hello Everyone,
From Del Mar to Saratoga…which opens today….HAPPY RACING!
This is truly the DAILY DOUBLE of summer racing in our sport. It kicks into full swing today! You have Saratoga which starts the day on the East Coast…and then Del Mar on the West Coast to round out your day of thoroughbred enjoyment! During the next several weeks, there are so many options, so many great horses, an abundance of stakes races and LOTS OF FUN!
Even though it is exceptionally warm on the East Coast today, in the mid-90’s and a heat index of 100, the NYRA stated that the race meet will open on schedule. There are 2 stakes races on their program, the Sanford for 2 year olds and the James Marvin Stakes for older horses. The latter drew a field of very accomplished stakes winners going 7 furlongs. Both races will be very competitive and fun races to watch.
Each coast offers deep racing fields over the entire weekend. Have a great time handicapping, watching the races, and analyzing all of your selections! Additionally, HOOVES CROSSED for great racing luck for all of YOU!
Again, please take special care of yourself in this heat. It is really important for you to monitor your physical activities and stay properly hydrated! I know something about this. MY JOHN always monitored my hydration levels when I was at Barn 55. Due to my size and weight…and then in consideration of my physical activities as an athlete, this was a very, very important part of my overall well-being. That is why I know the great importance of monitoring one’s HYDRATION LEVELS!
Happy Weekend to all of my dear, dear FRIENDS!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
judy berube
Dear Margaret:
Oops. Meant to say WILD horses. Hugs, J.B.
Sheri Osborne
THats cool Zenyatta!! :D
JAG ~CA
American Oaks Grade I link – includes video!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/SAR/2011/7/23/10/tvg-coaching-club-american-oaks
Great racing….! :-)
Barbara Grimaldi
J SMITH!!!!!!!!!!! NO NO NO–NO MORE MATCH RACES???? FEMALE VS MALE JOCKEY??? I DON’T WANT TO CHARACTERIZE WHAT THAT SOUNDS LIKE TO ME. All I know is–I will go to Mike’s page and the track email and anywhere else to make this disappear. What fools these mortals be!!!
Kari Bussell
Here is the link to the video “I Love” …LOVE that Kathryn Cogswell was referring to… Her comment had me scratching my head for a moment as I did not post it here. I did post it on Z’s FB page with Lyrics…It is all new clear wonderful footage of her dancing, prancing, posing and race footage better than network..It is a must see…and the lyrics are great for her…beautiful edited….and as I said on FB NOT MINE…I do not know the person who did this, but I think it is by a young female based on video and channel…
I hope I am not having another blank out- LOL…Kathryn -Love your posts!
http://www.youtube.com?v=4LXIYkUN3Vc&feature+channel_video_title
Irene Caty
Have a real happy weekend yourself Zenyatta and Bless You for thinking of us fans to tell us to be sure to stay cool and hydrated and hopefully they will keep you the same at your barn. Love you sweetie!
Kari Bussell
Here is the link to the video “I Love” …LOVE that Kathryn Cogswell was referring to… Her comment had me scratching my head for a moment as I did not post it here. I did post it on Z’s FB page with Lyrics…It is all new clear wonderful footage of her dancing, prancing, posing and race footage better than network..It is a must see…and the lyrics are great for her…beautifully edited….and as I said on FB NOT MINE…I do not know the person who did this.Bwe sure to watch this is full screen…Also I got this off of JAG’s FB last night…Love you GF – praying for you and yours.
I hope I am not having another blank out- LOL…Kathryn -Love your posts!
http://www.youtube.com/user/punkedmustang
judy berube
Dear Kari Bussell:
Thank you for the link to Long Live. Love it. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
Okay this is weird I corrected the spelling (typos poor typer)….and deleted the second LOVE …I can spell just can’t type worth a flip…
DJ
To Kari B: Thank you…just arrived home and you hit a favorite! Will take a few moments to cool off from the heat..phew! Nice to see our “Z” cooling down. God bless you and will be back for cyber ‘Happy Hour!’
Barbara Grimaldi
Where is Mikey’s Facebook page? I found his Google page, but loads of Mike and Michael Smiths on FB. Bloodhorse had this article about the upcoming match race:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64040/smith-sutherland-in-del-mar-match-race
Del Mar has done this before and this one is being sold on the fact that Mike and Chantel were once a couple.
I’m writing letters and digging for email addresses. If tracks make money on this, they will tempt the fates.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
It’s Tricky seems to be a little trickyl Hugs, J.B. http://www.drf.com/news/saratoga-its-tricky-outfinishes-plum-pretty-after-long-stretch-duel-cca-oaks
Kari Bussell
@ Judy B-thank you for that beautiful video…of course it made me cry…What a voice..
Great race today…She is Tricky….
So sad about everything that has happened…Prayers…
Zenyatta-I hope your a keeping cool.It is off here in Knoxville..
@Terry Crow and everyone-Do you guys and gals remember when Johnny Carson used to stand and read Country lyrics like they were acclaimed poems….It was hilarious!…
You have had me laughing all day Terry ( when not crying over great music-LOL).
Gary Moulton
@DEL MAR – Results – Race 3
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My Key Horse “Soul Saver’ ran a typical race for a firster, stayed in his lane, up in the mixed on the rail, then finished 6th. The under numbers got 2nd, 3rd, & 8th. The horse that won “Secret Circle” could be a good one to watch in the future. -$3.00 on this race, -$29.00 going into tomorrow. @DJ – Watch for “Soul Saver” to come back on a Sunday in 4 weeks and win.
DJ
To Kc: ‘Heaven Hill’ await’n with a long iced cherry coke. Happy hour in the Country today; swinging on the back porch..nice and easy.
DJ
To Gary M: Yes, I will wait and watch, and no doubt, on a Sunday! :)
Debbie G
I was already upset about the happenings in Norway and about Amy Winehouse, but I just checked into the diary and heard about Awad. I’m just shocked. I just saw him about a month ago at Old Friends. That’s so sad. After walking all day in the heat I was looking forward to coming home and reading Zenny’s diary and being put in a better mood, but I am just distraught about Awad. Such a beautiful boy. I’m just glad that he got to live out his life at Old Friends. Rest in peace, sweet boy.
Brenda S
@ JAG – so sad to learn about Awad, I think the heat must have something to do with it. It was really bad when I was at Old Friends on Tuesday, very poor air quality and high humidity.
@ Terry Crow – glad you already know that it was Lonnie Donegan – I grew up in England in that era and remember them well along with Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black and Dusty Springfield.
@ Judy B – did you watch Ms. Tricky? I can hardly wait for the Alabama, it’s going to something to watch Ms. Tricky against Inglorious. Vic thinks that Inglorious will kick some butt.
@ Diana S – I think that as the first born I was the girl who should have been a boy. My Dad encouraged me to play soccer, cricket and follow the horses, much to my mother frustration, when girls in England didn’t do such things. I have him to thank for the things I love today and we followed the horses and watched the World Cup games together until he passed at the age of 94. Lovely words from you about your Dad.
suew
Nite, Zenny. Sweet dreams to you and all your buds!
Barbara Wood
@Debbie G–grieving with you.
@Abigail from Montreal–thanks for the extra info. about Rewilding.
@Judy Berube–we had switched to the women’s all-star basketball game during a set of commercials, and when we came back, they were talking with the jockey about it. He wasn’t upset. She must be quite a character. Has to have the last word!
Diana_NV
Thanks so much to those of you posting condolences and acknowledgement to the tribute I posted yesterday on the loss of my foundation Slewpy broodmare, Three:
@DJ
@Babara Wood
@Judy Berube
@Sarah Powell
@Kimberly Potter
@Diana S.
@Trina Nagele
@Paula Higgins
@Shari Voltz
@Sue Frederick
@Marshall
@Kari Bussell
and anyone else I may have missed.
Bless you all!
Cynthia H.
Congratulations on Cloud Man’s terrific win at Del Mar yesterday! He has so much untapped talent! It was great to see Mr. Moss in the Winners’ Circle. He must be very proud of his beautiful colt.
I hope Zenyatta and all of her friends are doing alright in the oppressive heat. The weatherman promises that relief is on the way.
LauraJ
@Barbara Grimaldi, here is Mike Smith’s FB page. He is listed as “Mike Smith Jockey.”
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Smith-Jockey/122849674424919?v=wall
Laura D.
@Debbie and Barbara, I am very upset about AWAD. What happened? Lighting a Zenny Candle for him. This day is just too much. At least I can come here to express my sorrow and grief.
Olivia S.
@Kari Busell. Thank you for the great video. I loved it. I can count on the pick me up here! Other sad news too but also good vibrations always from our Queen.
Cynthia H.
@J Smith @Barbara Grimaldi. Ditto your feelings on match races. Hate them.
DJ
To Diana_NV: So sorry for your precious loss..you are more than welcome!
LauraJ
@Laura D., they think Awad had a heart attack. They are doing a necropsy to get a definitive cause of death. It seems to have been peaceful. Unfortunately, it’s the kind of thing that happens occasionally.
Lynn ..... (nearby Hwd Park) California
To: JAG ~ CA Thanks for the AWAD posting (ref – died today – 21 yrs ) He was the Sire of my friend’s horse who just aquired his daughter ‘Cousin Sara’, 3 weeks ago. Her great grandsire on the dams side was Secretariat. Sara is 9 now. She had a foal this year. I don’t think for racing.
… Rest in Peace AWAD. Your name had retired for you forever in registery. I wish I knew him. He holds a record, still, for the fastest track record in the Arlington Million. Kisses for you AWAD.
Karen Gogue
Kirren, is that your video ‘I Love..’? Saw the Kennedy’s from San Diego on it…
very nicely done…beautiful..thank you….