Good morning everyone,
I hope you have had a very nice week. I have. It has been quite relaxing and peaceful here at Lane’s End.
Right before my team left Barn 55 for the summer (remember they had to take everything out for the every other year cleaning process) a friend of Anita’s (John’s sister) came to visit the barn.
He is an artist named Pema. He brought John a lovely piece which is meant to bring ‘good luck’. What a very sweet gesture on his part! Many thanks to him. For people in racing…luck is a very precious consideration!
In looking over the entries for this weekend…..the races look to be very exciting. Again, as seems to be the case during the summer seasons, there are quite a few major stakes races running around the country. They have definite implications as far as the road to the Breeders Cup is concerned.
David is currently at Saratoga for the next few weeks working. They have a yearling sale there next week. He also enjoys the opportunity to visit with the other horses he has purchased for clients and see the ones that have grown up from the matings he has planned for their owners. It is always so much fun to touch base. We horses….are like his dear friends!
Sarah will also be going to Saratoga to work for a few weeks. This is great news as Dottie has asked her to get some ‘fun photos’ from that venue for us to share with you in the diary. This will be so special to get an up to the minute report on the Saratoga happenings from these two people we know so well.
I’m off to stay cool under one of my favorite trees. Have a splendid weekend…enjoy the great racing…drink lots of water to stay hydrated….and most of all enjoy your time with your family and friends.
With love,
Hugs to all~ (especially my John’s mom, Mary Jane, who is truly not feeling well at this time)
Z
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn.:
As Kari B. has said, we miss you. Hope everything is OK. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
An update on Barry Abrams. Hugs, J.B. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64387/trainer-barry-abrams-visits-del-mar
Kari Bussell
Go Turbulant Descent…..American Lady
…and
Go Rail Trip!
Abigail from Montreal
@ SUSAN in TN” Thinking about you & sending loving thoughts your way.
@ Dottie & John: Thinking of you both and sending warm thoughts. I hope Mrs. Sherriffs’ health improves. My mum is 92, so I have some idea of the kinds of feelings that run through us when an aged parent we love is doing poorly.
@ ZEN-NATION: I just love all of you. Have a safe and happy Saturday night!!!!
Kari Bussell
I knew she would do it. Class….
Kathy Kimber
Don’t know if you Lucy fans know but today is Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday take time out and watch the Luch marathon
Kari Bussell
What a impressive win by Tiz Way…Congrats 007!!
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta- Versus did a precious moment that I got to see YOU, my Queen….honestly-made my day! :)
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Congrats To Turbulent Descent and Tizway. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Abigail in Montreal:
Hugs to you. J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Kathy Kimber – I am a huge Lucille Ball fan!
Signofthetimes
Tisnow won Whitney Grade 1 by three lengths.
Winning the Met Mile makes him a horse with
Sprinter speed and stamina. Good Luck Tiznow
In the BCC. He just won entry. Very handsome
Fellow.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
It’s Tricky and Inglorious set for Alabama. Hugs, J.B. http://www.drf.com/news/saratoga-its-tricky-inglorious-gearing-alabama-showdown
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Tizway looked great. Happy for J. Bond too. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Abigail from….Love you back!
judy berube
Dear Kathy K. and Kari B.:
Lucy is one of my favorites too. Happy Birthday Lucy. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
Race 4 coming up at Dem Mar-
GO KHENDUM GOOOOOO!!!!
Mary Copelin
Re: the horse slaughter horror, we might join forces with the FOBS (Fans of Barbaro)who have been doing rescue work and lobbying for the anti slaughter legislation for several years and/or Gretchen Jackson (Barbaro’s owner) who has also been significant in anti slaughter legislation. The FOBs were using Alex Brown’s website the last I knew. http://www.alexbrownracing.com
I have found that groups of people seem to move more mountains than individuals working independently.
Signofthetimes
@Michelle Cross
Probably not the right place for your link.
I am sure there are many more sites that
Would greatly appreciate it.
Agree with JAG $$$$$$$$ at the Breeders
Cup. Creme de la creme of horse racing!!!!!
Signofthetimes
I LOVE LUCY !!!! My gave show.
A very successful career woman from the
50’s. A time when women were sequestered
In the home.
Mary Copelin
Mary Johnson – Bless you for all you have done and continue to do for horses.
Thank you for bringing the plight of Deputy Broad to our attention. I will be sending you a personal email to discuss this further.
Barbara Wood
@JAG–interesting info. on BC–thanks. I didn’t know that. Stunning.
@judy berube–thanks so much for the update on Mr. Abrams–maybe it would be nice to send him a card as well?? Alas, I don’t have an address.
Congrats to today’s winners. Thankful both fields came home safe.
Mary Copelin
Diana S – Agree with so many of your recent posts. I too have had to scale back my overt activism but am more than ready to stand-up and be counted. And, of course, I always work on a personal level for animal rescue – horses, dogs, cats. If you come up with some unique ways to wield power and/or influence on the Senators let me know.
The last time the Anti Slaughter Bill was in Committee- three years ago-I contacted the offices of 90 Senators. The only ones I heard back from were my Senators from California – Boxer and Feinstein and Ted Kennedy from Massachusetts. From what I understand those sponsoring the bill were unable to get it out of committee no matter what they tried to do.
I believe that we can obtain an agreement with Canada to stop allowing horses to be shipped there for slaughter. Let me know what your ideas are other than those you have posted.
DJ
From the “Z Green”, we are anxiously approaching Happy Hour! For those who would like to join and bring their light-hearted-jolly, cheery dispositions, and of course old tales of Lore, Yore or any other they have stored up…We will be featuring ‘Lady Finger Cocktails’ served with Heirloom Tomatoes, yellow and Red, Toasted Chevre with fresh tarragon and grilled Brioche!
Signofthetimes
@Peggy One
Another site is going to be developed for those
Who are going to deal with those issues daily. They
Will keep us updated. Check in again in a few days
You are a great addition to this site.
Signofthetimes
GO GO GO. ZAZU!!!!!!
You can do it!!!!!
Great race by Turbulent decent.
@Judy B
Thanks for update on Alabama Stakes.
Maybe a great race with It’s Tricky and
Inglorious, especially since she has already
Won against the boys.
Signofthetimes
@Judy B
I meant Tizway not Tiznow.
Thanks for understanding
This I phone has a mind of
It’s own and changes words
Randomly.
Signofthetimes
@DJ
Have a pomegranate margarita for me !!!!
Kari Bussell
ONE MORE TIME GO ZAZU GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I BELIEVE!!
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Sounds tres chic. Hugs, J.B.