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
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Anne from Paramount, CA — Thank you for the account of Donuts Day and Trevor Denman’s and Doug O’Neill’s comments about The Queen — she certainly has captured the hearts of so very many. Which was Chantal’s favorite? We agree with your concerns about match races — a natch race is run not so much with strategy but rather close to all out throughout the race — too much risk for both horses and riders.
judy berube
Dear Gary Moulton:
Love the Thoroughbred poem. Thank you. Hugs, J.B.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
Thanks for the cute picture of you…all 4 feet in the air…jumping for joy!!
That’s what these gorgeous Summer Days at Del Mar, make us all feel like doing.
Take care all in the exstream heat. Hugs. Fondly, OraJean
judy berube
Dear Anne from Paramount, CA.:
Think Bob Baffert was crushed for a while by both of those Belmonts.( Who wouldn’t be). Glad you’re enjoying all the music banter and videos. Love this site and Z Fans. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Love the cowboy joke. Very funny. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Kennedy’s in San Diego:
Just saw the photos on Z’s Facebook of you and all the Dumplings. Good looking group. Also loved the photos of Blind Luck and Eblouissante. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Wouldn’t that be a “spunky” colt or filly. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Lil in Ky.:
Sound like a wonderful turnout for the show. My nephew and I showed our toy poodle years ago in a few shows in MA and CT. He was ll years old and showed in Junior. It was fun. Our dog was beautiful, but not really show dog standards. Hugs, J.B.
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta. Hi sweet girl. I hope you and TT are having a fantastic day. I can only imagine. I was watching some of your YouTube videos. You getting a bath and the one with Mike and the workout cam. I am just blown away every time I watch it. I would be so scared going that fast. WOW were you fast. I can watch that over and over again. I do have a question to ask. Why does that other horse and rider walk you out and start you off holding on to the side of your head? Is that so you don’t go to fast? I am still new at all this racing stuff. I did show my class that video and they all said you look like you were flying. Well sweet girl I am dog sitting and have to take care of Sonny. He is a sweet Golden. You and TT have a good rest of the day. Hugs and Kisses, Shari XXXOOO I LOVE YOU!
Diana S
@All: Good morning/afternoon. Glad Ms. Dottie is again taking a breather from Zenny transcription duty!
@Gary Moulton: Wonderful poem. You deserve a couple of winners today just for that.
@Terry Crow: “Splish splash – – – .”
@Now to serious business (well as serious as someone who calls herself a “dumpling” can be): If Breeder’s Cup 2012 is going to be at Santa Anita, there is going to be one heck of a Dumpling party – somehow, somewhere! If we all start planning now, we might be able to 1) save enough pennies to buy tickets and 2) Have the first “Western Regional Dumpling
Convention”! I still kick my butt for not going before – it won’t happen again!
diastu-will-mow-lawns-for-BC-money!
judy berube
Dear S in San Diego:
Glad that you posted the e-mail address here, Susan. Maybe someone from Z’s family will apply to have her. Hope so. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Diana S.:
That “Western Regional Dumpling Convention” is something I’ll have to consider saving for. Russ won’t be able to make the trip, so it will depend on me being able to make sure he is set up with the kids before I can make any plans. Something to think about. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Thanks for the video of Crown of Thorns. What a race. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Fred (at the steering wheel) cracked me up.
Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Brook (From Mrs. Voltz Class)
Good to hear from you. Hugs, J.B.
Brenda S
Hi Zenny, Hope it’s a bit cooler today in KY and that you and Tasty T are able to get out and snack on that blue grass. It’s still pretty humid here in Fort Erie but it’s a day for the A/C indoors – lots of laundry to do after the trip.
@ Gary M – loved the poem, thanks.
@ Abigail – I have a CD for you so if you send me a note on brenda_springer2000@yahoo.com we can arrange to send it to you.
@ Lil in Ky – I just finished reading “Funny Cide” by the The Funny Cide Team with Sally Jenkins. If you haven’t already, I’d recommend you read it – you’ll love it. I hope you gave him at kiss when you saw him at the Horse Park.
judy berube
Dear Kari Bussell and Z Fans:
This is one of the numbers Pavarotti does on his Neopolitan CD. Torna A Surriento. Love it. Hugs, J.B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzg8DTzh4yk&feature=fvwrel
Alex Bowdoin
I liked the post above with Amy Winehouse riding away on Rewilding to a better place. I wish to send my condolences to all of the people in Norway..Stay cool everyone in the Horrid Heat and Humidity!
Shari Voltz
@ Brenda I have that book too. Great read. Funny Cide and Cigar were in their stalls and I could not get close. They were both Beautiful :)
Barbara Grimaldi
DIANA S: as a newbie to this group who lives in the East, I would love to come out there and meet you all! Just let me know if plans gel and I will make my reservations!
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Henny Youngman was right up there with Jack Benny, George Burns and Bob Hope. They were the Masters. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Max, Kennedy’s in SD and Z Fans:
Thank you for all the lovely posts an links. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Did you see Max’s link on Saratoga? Don’t know how the photographer was able to get this shot of It’s Tricky, but that was definitely a Dump not an Dismount. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
Dottie O. Moore
Thanks so much, Kathryn Cogswell, for
the link to Terlingua. I thorougly
enjoyed it.
Big hug,
Dottie
Signofthetimes
Oh yes, did you see my post above I saw the
Dump on HRTV this Sunday morning. She did not
Like the cool bucket of water being thrown on her.
Just looked at the Satatoga link and saw the
great pic of it. Thanks Max.
It seems that knowing how spooky and quirky
She is why would they think a bucket of water
Would be well received. Glad she calmed down
For the winners circle. Must be gentle gentle but
Firm with this filly.
Especially Horses
Nice race by Overdriven in the Sanford. Congratulations to his connections. As mentioned by Signofthetimes, the Saford is the only race Man O’ War ever lost. The race announcer even cleverly said “no Upset in this race”.
From the New York Tribune, Thursday, August 14, 1919.
“Wishing in no manner whatever to reflect upon the class of Whitney’s good colt, which was kept from the races a long time this spring because of influenza, it must be admitted that Man O’ War was pounds the better today. He looked more glorious in defeat than did Upset in victory. He didn’t get free sailing till less than a furlong from home. Then, too late, Man O’ War closed like a thunderbolt.”
Zenny, the remark “he looked more glorious in defeat than…in victory”. Well, your fans know the feeling.
Barbara Wood
@Diana S–love your “wil mow lawns for BC money” line.
Signofthetimes
Overdriven well done in the Sanford. A real
Mature 2 year old. Question is when will the others
Catch up. So glad for Mike Repole.!!!!
Signofthetimes
@Especially horses
Love your post with the lovely historic quote.
Thanks for sharing.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Agree with you totally. Should be firm, but gentle with her. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Especiallyhorses:
Lovely post and I agree about Z “glorious in defeat”. Hugs, J.B.