Good Morning,
A great deal of excitement took place again last evening at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale. MY BERNIE had another successful evening with colts he sired selling for $1,200,000….750,000….725,000. He sired a filly which sold for $500,000. Things are truly looking terrific for MY GUY!
Earlier in the day during training hours, Uncle Mo breezed on the Oklahoma Training Track. Saratoga has 2 really nice tracks for the horses to train on each day: the main track and then the Oklahoma Training Track which is very close to the barn area.
In the above photo, Uncle Mo is going out for this breeze. From all reports, he really looked terrific going the 5 furlongs in a ‘bullet’ 100.22. A ‘bullet’, in reference to workout times, means it is the fastest recorded time that morning for a particular distance.
Mo’s camp feels he is really making wonderful progress in his training. It is quite exciting as he looks to be on target to run in The King’s Bishop… August 27th. Hooves crossed for Uncle Mo! Keep up the great work!
On another note, today is the birthday of 2 members of MY TEAM: Dottie and Mikie Smith. I think this is just TOO CUTE that they are both LEOS and born on August 10th.
My warmest wishes for them both to have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Kristen from Burnsville, MN
Happy Birthday, Dottie!! I’m going to wish Mike HBD on Facebook, but since I don’t think Dottie has one for herself, so this birthday wish is EXCLUSIVELY for her! Thank you for all you do for Zenyatta’s fans. It’s so hard to write for a blog once in a while, but making sure this gets done almost every single day is really something. If I ever ran in to you on the street I would probably tear up with gratitude for keeping us up to date on all things “Z”! I hope you have a really special day and that John brings you flowers and takes you out to dinner!! Thanks again!
Laura
AWWWWWWWW!!!!! Happy birthday Mike and Dottie :) and I do hope Uncle Mo does make it to the King’s Bishop. :) <333
kathy wilson
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mikey!! I am so glad Uncle Mo is doing well and is healthy! And Bernie! My goodness, he is definately the king if sires! So glad he is your baby’s daddy, can’t wait to see your foal and follow him/her as we do you now. Words cannot express how much I and the rest of your fans appreciate Dottie for keeping us updated and educated on you, Zenny and the racing industry. I don’t post often but read every one of these blogs. Thank you so much!!!Zenny will always be # 1!! And to think your baby will also have the great Secretariat’s bloodline as well! Breeding at it’s finest!!
kathy wilson
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judy berube
Dear Z,
Hope you are feeling fine and keeping cool. Yes, we wish all the best for Uncle Mo. Would love to see him back racing. Your Bernie’s babies are just beautiful. (Can’t wait to see Little Z). We love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Oh, Happy Birthday again, Dottie and Mikey. Hugs, Judy and Russ
Wendy in St. Louis
WOW !! Your foal will amazing, since Bernie’s babies are ALL so promising.
Have names been chosen ? I like “Roxanna” or “Roxanne” (filly) and “Every Breath” (colt)…in keeping with The Police theme.
Pam Green
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mike. Dottie: Thanks for all you do in helping Queen Z get her thoughts in these posts as we fans truely want to keep in touch with her.
Mike: Thanks for being such a gentleman on and off the track, taking time to sign autographs for the fans is so special to us and we really appreciate all you do for the sport of racing. Happy Birthday to TWO of Queen Z’s special team !
Beth Alexander
Happy Birthday to Dottie and Happy Birthday to Mike. My birthday is tomorrow and I am so happy to share my birth month with these great Leos! Loved Trina’s poem – so true, every word!
Zenyatta you have a great day and if nothing happens, I will be there to see you, or at least try to see you, in October. Love you always!
Jane Wade
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mike! Wishing you both a WONDERFUL day!
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So glad Uncle Mo is getting better every day and the best of luck to him on his next race!
Jane Wade
Oops! Forgot to say that today is also a special day for me and my husband James…it’s our 38th wedding anniversary today! A great day all around! :-)
Debbie
hi Z! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE AND MIKE!!! I’m am sooo excited about Uncle Mo racing again, he’s my 2nd favorite “boy”, my first was Barbaro, I fell in love with him last BC and I’ve been following him closely since, I hope he makes a HUGE comeback;) of course, YOU are my all time favorite YOU gorgeous mama and I love YOU soooooo much!!! xoxoxo and wow! wow! wow! did YOUR Bernie’s babes do well in auction:)))
Mary Copelin
DOTTIE – HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN AND I WISH YOU THE MOST HAPPY AND PEACEFUL OF TIMES – TODAY AND EVERYDAY.
I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO FOR ALL OF THE QUEEN’S FANS AND FOR ALL OF RACING. I STILL THINK YOU COULD/SHOULD BE THE CZAR OF THROROUGHBRED RACING IN AMERICA. YOU HAVE ALL IT WOULD TAKE TO RESTORE RACING TO ITS RIGHTFUL PROMINENCE.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL OF US.
judy berube
Dear Trina N.:
Beautiful poem to Dottie. Hugs, J.B.
Maryp
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mike…God keep you both healthy and safe for many more!
Suzanne G
Dear Zenyatta,
Please send a ‘High Hoof’ and Best Wishes for a wonderful day to Dottie and Mikie and a very happy and special Birthday Year!!! Glad to hear about Mo and his ‘bullet’ work. High Hoof to him too. Thanks for always sharing, beautiful girl–High Hoof to you too. Love and hugs Suzanne G
Linda
Happy Birthday to Dottie and Mike!!!
judy berube
Dear Jane Wade:
Happy Anniversary. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Beth Alexander:
Happy Birthday tomorrow. Hugs, J.B.
Arlene
Happy Birthday, DOTTIE
Happy Birthday, Mike
two wonderful people at the heart of ZENYATTA!!!
Trisha Veazey
I have been keeping tabs on Uncle Mo. I thoght he would have been the one to win the tripple crown this past May. I truly hope he is well and he is not being pushed too hard. I would hate to see him have a relapse he could not recover from.
High hoofs to Dottie(already wrote on your facebook page) and Mike. Hope your day is a great one.
Hey Bernie, you are the man!
Love hugs and kisses to all and to you beautiful, gorgeous one.
Trisha Veazey
oops , typo shoud be thought not thoght
Kathy Baldwin
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY’S TO DOTTIE AND MIKE!
THANKS FOR BEING THE SPECIAL PEOPLE THAT
YOU BOTH ARE! ZENYATTA, HOW VERY BLESSED
YOU HAVE BEEN, TO HAVE THESE TWO PEOPLE IN
YOUR LIFE!
PEACE, LOVE & MANY MORE BIRTHDAY’S,
KATHY from SoCal :)
Arlene
@Trina Nagele: WONDERFUL poem! Right on!!!
TOO CUTE !!!
Deborah Richman
I raise a Guiness to Dottie and Mike! May this year be the best yet for both of you, and may it be full of the joy that you both bring to the Queen of Racing’s devoted subjects, otherwise known as Z’s Dumplings :)
Z could not possibly have a better voice than Dottie. And I can’t imagine that any jockey would have been a better match for Zenyatta than Mike, guiding her safely and lovingly to win time after time.
Happy birthday and many many more!
p.s. Trina, what a wonderful poem! Love it!
linda
Happiest of birthdays to Dottie, who has done such a phenomenal job with this website: charm, wit and loads of fascinating information. You have not only given a voice to Zenyatta, you have started a conversation with those who love her and this noble sport.
Kathy Baldwin
TRINA NAGELE, cute poem for Dottie!
Well Done!
Blessings to you and everyone else in
the Land of Zenyatta,
Kathy from SoCal :)
Laura M.
Happy Birthday dear Dottie and also to you Mike Smith. Hope you win today Mike!
Jeanne from Texas
Boy, Trina Nagele’s poem is right on target for our special lady Dottie! What a great poem! Something I’ve never been able to achieve. To our dearest Dottie, thank you so much and thank you again and again for all you’ve done for us bringing Zenyatta to us in your blogs. We all miss her so much. Wishing you a terrific birthday, sending you a big hug from Texas, and all of God’s blessings today and always! Ride in the sunshine! Love you all.
Jeanne Reed, Fort Worth, Texas
Ann from KY
Good morning and Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Dottie, and many thank yous!
Deborah Richman
@Jane Wade…happy anniversary!
@Uncle Mo…so glad you are feeling better and running well :)
I didn’t know what a bullet was and am so glad Z explained it!