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
DJ
To TC: I posted my thank you for todays great joke on yesterdays Diary! Maybe we’ll have one of your funny horsey jokes for Dottie’s Day?!
Pat Littlefield
Happy Birthday to Dottie and Mike! I am 90 years old and you both have added so much pleasure to my life. Dottie, Zenny could not have a better secretary;I have learned a lot from your input as I came to horse racing just a few years ago. Mikey,you are one classy guy!It is obvious you have a deep understanding of your mounts and do what is best for each of them. Your “muddy face” picture,my favorite of you ,hangs on my bulletin board next to Zenny’s.
GrannyP
DJ
To Jane W: Happy Anniversary to you and yours! 38..very special!
Lobieb
Lift up your glasses of Guinness with a big Hi Five to Dottie and Mike for a great birthday.
Georgia Harper
Happy Birthday to Dottie and Mike have a wonderful day!!!!So very happy to hear Uncle Mo is doing well
Susan from Fl
Cheers to Dottie & Mike on your birthdays! Peace & Happiness to u Z!
Dawna
It’s funny, just by watching some of Mike’s interviews with his bright confidence I thought to myself “He MUST be a Leo!” and sure enough when I looked it up I was right ;) We Leos have to stick together. Happy birthday to Mike and Dottie and good to hear Zenyatta’s doing well as usual!
Neva Rae Powers
Happy Birthday to part of the Queen’s court.
Bernie
Wonderful poem Trina, very talented!
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mike, have a Great Day!
Nancy Colley
Happy Birthday Dottie; thanks for all you do to keep us posted on all that is going on in the world of horse racing along with keeping us up to date on Queen Z. Have a wonderful day. Happy Birthday to Mike also; what a guy I watched the Match Race on Sunday. Congrats on the win; I cheered you all the way. Best Wishes for a wonderful day.
JAG from California :-)
@ JANE WADE ~ Happy Anniversary, gf! I hope you and James get to have that enjoyable dinner you had planned! :-)
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@ TRINA NAGALE ~ Girl friend, you know how to write a poem!! Thanks for posting on the diary! :-)
Robin S
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO QUEEN “D”! Many, many blessings wished for you each and every day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MIKIE! Best wishes for a successful day and a splendid birthday!
Thank you both for all your love and care of dear Zenny and all the horses who are and have been a part of your lives. XO
@Trina-Rockin’ poem! Perfect!
High hoof to everyone for a blessed day! XO
Jan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE, LOVE & CHEERS COMING YOUR WAY :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE :)
@Trina, great poem.
Good to see Uncle Moe doing so well. Go Moe.
Zenyatta, I bet you are proud of Bernie. Keep cool and healthy Big Mama. xoxoxo
JAG from California :-)
LEO:
Listen carefully enough to totally understand what’s going on around you today. You know exactly what you want out of the day, so go for it! That may involve making a big life change or just enjoying what you’ve got more fully, but you’ve got to acknowledge your desires.
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Chinese Astroloty (Rabbit):
Is your productivity suffering because of your mood swings? This might be a bad time for public presentations. Lay low today. The fewer demands you have, the easier it will be to mentally recuperate. Ask for help with projects if you need an extra hand. A family member may be able to shoulder one of your burdens.
Sue MacGray
@TN – what a wonderful poem! Loved it!
Happy Birthday Dottie, thanks so much for ALL you do. I know Z has appreciated your assistance with this site.
And Happy Birthday Mike, for being a wonderful jockey and taking such good care of the Queen when she was racing. I’m sure you must miss riding her beyond belief.
Hope you both (and everyone in Z-land) have a great day!
Judy
A very Happy Birthday to both Dottie and Mike! All the best for lots of happiness, good health and success this year and every year.
harold moore
happy birthday to dottie and mike.
Jeanie
Dear Z,
I am so EXCITED to hear that today is DOTTIE and MIKE’S BIRTHDAYS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TWO OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!
DOTTE, I GOT YOUR AUTOGRAPH ON VOX POPULI DAY AND MIKE, I TEASED YOU ON THAT DAY AND ON ZENYATTA APPRECIATION DAY ABOUT GIVING ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
You are both absolutely OUTSTANDING people who have given all of us so much. Most importantly, you have both taken GOOD CARE of OUR BEST GIRL — Queen Z!
BEST WISHES FOR MANY, MANY MORE WONDERFUL BIRTHDAYS!
Your humble J
Jan
OOPS!! I meant Mo..
Janie
Happy birthday to Dottie and Mike! I know alot of people born on this day which I’ve always found interesting, and now there’s two more. I’m glad Uncle Mo is feeling better and better and can get his racing career back on track (so to speak). Thanks for all the info, Zenyatta – love you pretty girl.
Sharon in Seattle
@Trina Nagale – wow, what a poem. Hoof, Hoof Hooray, indeed. And special well wishes to Dottie and Mike and all you sun-shiny Leos, wherever you are!!
Sheri
I am so glad uncle Mo is running again! I was so sad when I found out he wasnt running in the Derby! He sounds like hes doing really well!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Dottie and Mike!
Happy Birthday to you!!!
Love you Zenyatta!! :D
Arlene
Zenyatta, High Hoof !
JAG from California, Happy Birthday!
Beth Alexander, Happy Birthday!
Jane Wade: Happy Anniversary !
May you all be blessed with joy.
God bless, Arlene
Jo
You and Zennie brighten my day and make it feel simple. happy Birthday Dottie. So thankful for all the good memories and fresh updates
JAG from California :-)
Best of luck BODINE/Shirreffs/Mikey in the 6th race at Del Mar today!
Sue Noel
Zenny Girl,you must be so happy today thinking about the birthdays of two of your favorite people in the world!!!! How very lucky you are to have had both of them in your life!!!!
@ Dottie-HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! Nothing we could ever say to you would really express how grateful we all are for all that you do for us! We are all so blessed that your love for Zenyatta is such that you are willing to put in so much effort to keep us all up to date on her doings!! WE LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!! I hope that you have a truly wonderful day with YOUR (and Zenny’s) John ! Hoppe John,s mom is doing better–there are a lot of folks praying for her now!!
@ Mike Smith-HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! I’m sure one of your best presents came early—that last visit you had with THE QUEEN!! Hope you are able to do that often!! It must be so wonderful each time to be able to hug her and tell her how much you love her!! Hope you ride lots of winners today and have a really happy time—you deserve it!! Thanks for all you have done for our favorite horse in all the world!!!!
@ Trina-That poem wqas nothing short of marvelous!!!! What a great way to let Dottie know how much she is loved!!
Hope lots of the folks out in Zennyland got to see the Today Show this morning! They did a great piece on TROTT!! Hopefully it will spur some more donations!!
Right on,Uncle Mo!! Keep up the good work and stay healthy–we love you!!
Zenny–have a lovely day with the sun on your back (but not too much!!) and a soft breeze to ruffle your mane—LOVE YOU!!!!
JAG from California :-)
@ Arlene – I appreciate the birthday wishes, but mine isn’t until 10/8!!! :-)
Maureen P
Dottie, Wishing you the very best on your Birthday!Thank you for all you do for us fans.
JAG from California :-)
CORRECTION! John’s horse is BOBINE!! Shame on me again for typo!! LOL
Cynthia H.
@Trina Nagele: Your tribute is magnificent, and deserves praise significant!
I said it before, let the lion roar!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY(S) , Dottie and Mike!