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 Cynthia H.:
Great post and I’m sure your Dad is with you in spirit. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Judy Berube- Yes, I did see the race and I must say I didn’t see Ultra Blend coming…I thought if anyone could beat ZaZu it would be Switch or St. T…
ZaZu ran like a Champion…hope she gets to the BC as I plan to be there …Gotta see that beautiful girl in person…as always Hugs & Joy back to you!
Robin S
Very proud of Zazu! And proud of all the dear thoroughbreds! Virtual carrots to you Zenny!
Brenda S
@ Judy B Thanks for the tip, Kinda Spicy sounds good, I love curry even tho I’m not supposed to eat spicy foods any more. Many hugs, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
Hope you get to the Breeder’s Cup and get to see Zazu. She’s a feisty one and always gives her all. I love all of them. Hugs and joy to you too, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Brenda S.:
You’re too cute. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
Dear Sweet Precious Cynthia,
I know this is a difficult time for you, but I also know your dear Dad was indeed there with you today. I remember this time last year and your beautiful words so clearly. I treasure our friendship. You and ALL you love are at the very center of my heart, thoughts and prayers…till the twelfth of never.
Thank you Zenyatta for bringing this very precious gentle soul into my life.
Cynthia H.
@judy berube: thank you so much, Judy. I feel in need of LOTS of hugs today, so I greatly appreciate yours and Kari’s.
Cynthia H.
@Kari Bussell: just when I was beginning to pull myself together….
Thank you, Kari, for your compassion and unwavering friendship, always. You are truly a beautiful, artistic soul, and are a treasured gift from Zenyatta. Until the 12th of Never.
Jann
This little tension between Chantal and Mike in the race Sun. adds a bit of drama. Course, the racing media plays it up as “the battle between the exes”. Still, reminds me of the ” girl power” with our Lady “Z” competing against the boys last year. Love it.
mary bobolis
What a thrilling Clement Hirsch! Although you weren’t there, you were sorely missed. But the race was exciting with Zazu’s excellent performance against older mares for the first time. She’s one of the best 3 year old fillies in the country. It looks like the best horses in the county at this time are all fillies!!
Signofthetimes
@Barbara G
Congrats on getting the site together. It is a huge
Amount of work. Figured this web site cost $$$$$,
We are so lucky. Luck to all TB racing Sunday.
@DS
I did taste that special margarita. Thanks for sending it.
Goggle was great with Lucy. Love the Candy shop it
Is hilarious
Kari Bussell
This is a wonderful documentary on the ancient Lippizaner Breed by: The Spanish Riding School of Vienna….it is only 40 minutes long…because of youtubes time limits it is in 5 parts..this is part one…the rest is easy to click. This is the best 40 minutes I have spent in a while…it is both educational & beautiful. “Majestic White Horses”
http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=e2JuS4121n8&feature=related
Quarterhossgal
Z…what a great day of racing, from the east coast to the west coast! Chantel is one tough lady St. T dumped her so close to the iron railing that surronds the paddock at Del Mar. She jumped up dusted herself off and got back on! She is having a great run at Del Mar. The battle of the exs tomorrow should be fun, sounds like Mike has the better horse,but Chanel will come running! I think she maybe replacing my husband’s first (jockey) love of Julie Krone.
Enjoy your week end Queen Z.
Kari Bussell
Be sure to watch above link in full screen.
@Signofthetimes- I’ve been meaning to ask. Are you a Prince fan? I am huge Prince fan.
Kari Bussell
@Marshal (girl’s name)- I agree with your every word. It is complicated isn’t it?
Kari Bussell
FOR CYNTHIA,STEPHANIE, MICHELLE, JAG EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU IN ZENNYLAND….PLEASE WATCH….OBVIOUSLY NOT I REPEAT NOT MINE JUST 90 SECONDS TO MAKE YOU SMILE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjXOEQEiAw&feature=related
Kari Bussell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjX0EQEiAw&feature=related
this one…sorry
Kathy Kimber
Remember typos are always acceptable the more the better.
JAG ~ California :-)
LOL
Delrene
Hi – Dearest Zenyatta – Your friend Zazu ran the most incredible race!!! It was exciting, not as much as yours was with Reinterval – and I remember one perhaps at Santa Anita with St. Trinian’s. But really close to it. Ultra Blend was amazing and Congratulations to her. Zazu will be the one to watch and T. Descent ran a great race too. I hope all the horses and riders came back safe & SOUND.
Maybe you watched on T.V.
Does anyone know the condition and progress on Rosie Napravnik? I hope she is recovering well from her surgeries. One could see the joy on Tyler Baze!
Good Luck to both horses, Mike and Chantal tomorrow. Safe trips….
judy berube
Dear Cynthia H.
You’re welcome. Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
Thank you for that adorable video. Hugs, J.B.
Max
Zenyatta. Best wishes to John’s mother for a speedy recovery. Congrats to Zazu on a very good effort today in her race.
@Kari Bussell. Your post on the White Horses of the Spanish Riding School was both interesting and beautiful. Those delicate dance steps reminded me so much of Z. Very inspiring. Your wise words on other subjects are noted. Thank you.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
I saw a Lipizzaner show years ago when they came to our Civic Center. They’re wonderful. So beautiful. Hugs, J.B.
Barbara Wood
@Kari Bussell- I did read both links. Guess I’m just naive to wonder why two people on the same side of an issue could be at odds with each other. But it happens in other areas too.For a minute, I was getting Alex Brown mixed up with Greg Jones, who did the Bloodhorse blog on Barbaro’s Brothers that was moved off-site. I never could post on it, even though I have a Google acc’t.
I LOVED the Clydesdale ad! But then I love anything to do with Clydesdales.
Zazu ran a great race, but gotta congratulate the winner. Very exciting. Praying all come home safely tomorrow.
Good night, precious Z. Love you and Baby Z always.
Sunny Boyd
Good night St. Zenyatta,
I hope you had a better day than I had. I asked friend if I was stupid, he said no but you’re crazy.
Thank God days end, tomorrow is another one. Fresh start.
Well, people are all ready to go to arms, how will they answer the ? of alternatives to the overpopulation of surplus horses??
I hope the same people, that are all gung-ho about passing one more cruelty law, while the ones already existing only spring into action when ordinary but observing citizens report animal cruelty. Not enforcement officers, but ordinary citizens. So it falls back to the individual. I hope they will also discuss how we can become a more horsefriendly country. How communities can create an environment where these surplus horses can be put to work. And all stallions will have to be sterilized. No surplus horse should be allowed to have an off-spring.
I hope you’re barn is cool and cozy. Sleep tight
DJ
For those who wish to close this day with A Night Prayer:
………………………………..
Creator blest, who art the light and day,
Who chasest nightly shades away,
Thyself Light of Light confessed,
And promiser of radiance blest:
O holy Lord, we pray to thee,
Throughout the night our guardian be;
In thee vouchsafe us to repose,
All peaceful till the night shall close.
O let our eyes due slumber take,
Our hearts to thee forever wake:
And let thy right hand from above
Shield us who turn to thee in love.
O strong defender, hear our prayers,
Repel our foes and break their snares,
Come, bless the Lord,
all you servants of the Lord
who stand through the night in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your arms to the sanctuary
and bless Goodness Himself!
Kate Wheeler
Zenny, have a good evening, sweet moma. Enjoy your dreams. I know you were so proud of Zazu. She put her heart in and ran a great race. So close.
@Barbara Grimaldi: Thank you. Can we help out financially or otherwise? I, for one, am truly looking forward to seeing what we can do together.
@Sharon in Seattle: Wishing you continuing luck, and prayers.
Kari Bussell
@Barbara Wood- I agree with you about people not being able to come together for a holy cause. Sadly when one person honestly, sincerely feels that the other person (all horse racing fans) deserve to ‘hang by the neck till dead’ …it makes it very difficult to work together…not to mention (again) how they will turn on you and do everything within their power to bring you down….I think the world of you and only for you would I even acknowledge the whole very unpleasant subject here again…There is not a person on earth who wants it to end any more than I do, but be careful….there are wolves in sheep’s clothing out there that will pray on a highly profile site like this. Pretend to be with us, get all your private info, use you for their petitions and then turn on you big-time. I know first hand! Again to all be very careful who you deal with.