Good Morning,
Here is the activity from last evening in Saratoga. The view above is from the Art Gallery Walk…which goes around to The Buyers’ Lounge. Many potential bidders have assigned seats located right around the sales ring. You may use these seats during the auction or bid from wherever you would like.
The sales area is open to everyone. Any fan may attend a sale and observe what is happening from various areas in the sales pavilion. It is really quite a fascinating process to watch. There are so many facets to our industry that all work together to make it such an interesting and challenging business.
This Saratoga Yearling Sale is conducted in the evening…so people ‘dress’ for the occasion. At this point in a sale, your ‘homework’ is basically completed as far as deciding on the horses you’d like to bid upon during the session. You have reviewed the pedigrees to see how the individuals would fit into your racing and breeding programs. The physical examinations of the horses have been completed by the prospective buyers and their teams.
Another important step is to have your veterinarian examine your prospective purchases IN DEPTH to be sure the physical condition of each yearling you are interested in meets your satisfaction. He or she will check and double-check the horse’s throat (for breathing purposes), basic conformation, and x-rays.
If the yearling passes all of the requirements you may have for purchase, you then need to ‘mentally appraise’ the horse. In other words, how much do you feel this horse is really worth in today’s market….and most importantly…how much are YOU willing to spend to own this colt or filly? This step is truly very important. You want to be sure you have really decided in your own mind how much this horse is worth TO YOU!
Then…let the BIDDING BEGIN!
Last night’s auction was very active. People really want to purchase and own good horses. They look to the future and the hope of running in BIG RACES! That is the driving force behind our industry. Obviously, a high purchase price does NOT guarantee success…but it must be considered. After all, LOOK AT ME! That is what helps to make this sport so much FUN!
At this time, I’d like to send a HIGH HOOF to my dear BERNIE. His yearlings sold for very substantial prices. Hip #1 was an “OUT”….which means she was withdrawn from the sale before it started. This may happen for a number of reasons.
Then the action really began. BERNIE had a colt sell for $750,000…and fillies sell for $950,000 and $600,000…to name a few.
The ‘sales topper’…which means the highest price horse sold during the entire session….was a Medaglia d’ Oro colt who is a half brother to the Kentucky Derby winner, SUPER SAVER. This yearling is named Superfection! His winning bid…….$1,200,000. WOW!
The Saratoga Yearling Sale continues this evening! HOOVES CROSSED that everything goes well for all of the horses and the participants.
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
DJ
Wishing you Dottie, a very Happy Birthday and blessed Today! With gratitude..
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A Morning Prayer/Hymn:
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God, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard
And took their flight:
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the dawning day
Sheds not it’s glorious ray
Let there be light.
Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving holy dove,
Speed on your flight;
Move on the waters’ face,
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth’s darkest place
Let there be light.
Wisdom, Love, Might,
Boundless as ocean-tide,
Rolling in fullest pride,
Through the world, far and wide
Let there be light!
……………………John Marriott 1780
DMCQ
Good morning beautiful Zenyatta and little Z. Happy Birthday Dottie, I hope you got the card I made for you and that you have a grand birthday. Thank you for another lesson in Zenny’s world; this time teaching us about horse auctions. Though I couldn’t watch, I still found it fascinating information and loved the Z Dumplings chattering and having fun during the auction. I nearly posted last night, but it seemed disruptive so I waited ’til this morning.
@all: I haven’t been missing you, rather scanning/”lurking” again as there was a bit of time here and there. Thank you, each unique one of you, for being the special, caring individuals that you are!
@Jean: I went to Amazon and searched for display boxes in the Toy section. There were many sizes and shapes for reasonable prices. I have never had a problem ordering from them. Hope this helps for getting protection for your bobble heads.
@Katherine Cogswell: I think Zenyatta’s site is a model for the social contract you so aptly described. Always enjoy your thoughtful comments. And that was a terrific picture of a dumpling!
@Terry C: Continued TYs for making sure everyone has at least a daily dose of smiles. That’s so important to living a balanced, happy life. :)
@Gary M.: I especially look for you to check in every day to make sure you are safe!
@DJ: I start my morning with gratitudes while McDude and I walk and I pretty much keep that conversation going all day. You give me pause to turn my attention to a different place. I think I did not thank you especially for “Morning Has Broken”. It is one of my favorites and my old Cat Stevens vinyl record has deeper grooves worn in that part of his recording!
@ all: Has anyone heard from Catherine? Has anyone heard whether Mary Jane Shirreffs is recovering? Z hugs ’til next time
JAG from California :-)
~~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE!~~~
In case you don’t post a diary today (Wednesday) THANK YOU FOR BEING THE VOICE OF OUR QUEEN! THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME OUT OF YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE TO GIVE US SMILES :-D I don’t know what we’d do without YOU!
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Hugs to you, Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs! :-)
Gary Moulton
@Baby Bump Box to Win ——————————————08-10-11 (12:07 pm est.)
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There are two rug rat races at the Spa today, race 2 and race 4. We will box the big field and bet to win in the little one. At Del Mar there are two ruggers too, race 2 and race 8. Same deal as the Spa, they both have a filly race early and the boys late, play one to win and one baby bump box.
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@SARATOGA –
Race 2 – #6 “Wesley’s Aunts”, #7 “I’d Lie”, & #8 “Trashi Diva”
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$1.00 Triple Box 6, 7, 8 = $6.00
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Race 4 – $10.00 to WIN on #2 “Vexor”
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@DEL MAR –
Race 2 – $10.00 to WIN on #8 “Chilling Command”
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Race 8 – #2 “Cast a Doubt”, #6 “A Toe by Three”, & #9 “Tale Be Told”
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$1.00 Triple Box 2, 6, 9 = $6.00
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$32.00 Bet Today +$280.20 Starting the Day. GOOD LUCK
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@HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE – Don’t forget to Dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s.
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@Mike – can’t forget Mike, Happy B-day, blow out the candles and ride!
Cynthia H.
Two Barn 55 entries at Del Mar today:
Race 6 BOBINE (with birthday boy Mike Smith!)
VALERIA (J. Talamo)
GOOD LUCK!
LauraJ
@Cynthia H., you and Kari should buy a filly and name her Lady Wrestler.
Kate Wheeler
Good morning Queen Z with Baby Z on board. Hope you have a relaxing, blue grass-nourished day with a peppermint chaser.
@Dottie: Have a really happy birthday. Kick back, relax and enjoy this special day. You are oh so special to all of us. We wouldn’t be here without you!
Cynthia H.
@Laura J: Hahaha! She would have to be by Distorted Humor!
DJ
To Kari B: Your video tribute to Dottie was just fantastic!! I know she will just love it..I sure did. Especially with “her John” in the middle of the two beautiful sweethearts! And the ending..couldn’t be better!
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To TC: Thank you so much for the joke of the day! This one still has me smiling when I think of it. You’re Great!
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To DMCQ: Thank you for the prayerful vision of you and McDude walking in peaceful gratitude.
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To Gary M.& Granny: Good luck today!!
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To Barbara W: That’s cute! I never thought of the time zones. Oh well, If it’s 5:00 somewhere for happy hour…even more time slots open for prayer time :)
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To Mike Smith: A very very happy Birthday to you! Always our favorite now and forever!
DJ
To Gary M: I like “SOUL CUSTODY” and of course there is the Moss’ horse “VALERIA” too :)
Gloria Jeanne
Happy Birthday to DOTTIE!!!!!
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE!!!
Hope you have a chance to “kick up your heels” & enjoy YOUR day!!!
@Judy Berube – Thanks a million for the links to White Moonstone! I don’t know how you do it but I’m apparently STILL computer illiterate!
@ J Smith – Thank you for the mention of the Frankel & Legends FB page. Will be checking that out.
What a wonderful group this is to be a part of!!! Zenny you have excellent taste in friends.
PEACE, LOVE & GRATITUDE
Rosemary McCauley
Happy Birthday Dottie. Here’s hoping you have a great day.
Joanna
Definitely Bernie is a hot stud now, and it sure didn’t hurt that Stay Thirsty recently ran and won a really good race. Have a great day, everybody!
Maureen B
Happy Birthday Dottie! Thanks for all you do to keep the lines of communication and education flowing on thoroughbred racing and most especially on the “Great Zenyatta”.
Sharon Call
@Terry Crow. You’re right. Just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out over the next six months. I sure would love to have a track close enough to me that I could actually see a live race. I wonder if these people realize the better the race as regards purses is going to attract the better horses and get more publicity? I’ve learned from this site that there is so much more that goes into a track than I ever imagined. If this whole thing ever gets voted in, the state better have some deep pockets to develope the land, the stands, the stabling facilities and most importantly the track,itself, before they ever get this off the ground. If they don’t, then the whole thing will wind up like the track that was built just outside of Birmingham, AL some years ago. It never made a dime and the City of Birmingham wound up closing the track and just having streaming footage and parimutual betting. I’m not even sure that they do that anymore.
judy berube
Dear Carolyn Caswell-Brown:
You’re welcome. Hope she is able to get back racing in September. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Good luck to Bobine and Valeria today and safe trips to all. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Gary M.:
Good luck today. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Thank you for the beautiful Morning Prayer. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Cynthia H.:
Love your sense of humor. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
That joke was soooo funny. Still laughing. Ha,ha. Where do you find them? Hugs, J.B.
Barbara Wood
@DMCQ–I echo your concerns for John’s mom and our Catherine. I love the sound of McDude! I would love to meet him. Sounds adorable.
judy berube
Dear Laura J.:
Loved your post to Kari B. and Cynthia H. They would be Lucy and Ethel at the Auction. I can picture them pulling each other’s fascinators off and wrestling over a particular Hip No. Ha, ha. You’d better be there to referee.
judy berube
Dear J. Smith:
You’re welcome. Hope Pluck makes it back to racing soon. Hugs, J.B.
Cynthia H.
@judy berube: Hahaha—love it! Hugs to you. I will be sure and wear my Princess Beatrice fascinator knock-off at the next Dumpling event!
judy berube
Dear Cynthia H.:
I’m sure you will wear it well. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Sharon Call:
Here’s an article from May of this year about principle owners of Mucho Macho Man, Dan Reeves and his wife. It briefly mentions their hope to bring live racing to Georgia. Hugs, J.B. http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-mucho-macho-mans-owners-do-their-part-coa-sport
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Left you a post on Diary 315 about how much I enjoyed your joke. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear TC:
Meant to say Diary 316. Hugs, J.B.