Happy ‘Beginning of the Week’ Everyone,
I hope you had a lovely weekend. I did. As you may know, for ME, everything is pretty quiet and quite relaxing at this time. I’m handling the weather perfectly…and am truly enjoying keeping up with all of YOU on the current racing and industry news!
The weekend’s races proved to be very exciting. The Arlington Million stakes races were very contentious and showcased some terrific European horses. Garrett Gomez rode there on Saturday and told Dottie yesterday that it was actually hailing a couple times during the races that day. Weather at this time of the year changes so rapidly at many locations around the country.
Then at DEL MAR yesterday, my dear MOSS PAL, COZI ROSIE, won the John Mabee G-2 on the turf. She had the perfect trip cutting to the inside and staying on the rail to earn her victory. YEAH, COZI! A great job by all!
She is a homebred for my owners. When you breed a horse who becomes a graded stakes winner, the achievement takes on a special significance. You have literally been involved with this horse from the first moments of planning the mating to every stage thereafter of the horse’s life and development. Black-type races are held in such high regard in our sport! Thus, winning one becomes a very rewarding achievement!
There are technically 2 ways one may acquire horses in our industry. Firstly: you may purchase them via public auctions, private purchases, or claiming races conducted at the race track. The second option is that you may breed your mare to a stallion of your choice and then you own the resulting foal.
I was purchased at public auction, the 2005 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. COZI ROSIE is a homebred…meaning she was bred by our owners. The Moss’ own her mom, FELIDIA…who by the way was a homebred herself, and bred her to PLEASANTLY PERFECT. He just happens to stand here at Lane’s End Farm and resides in our stallion division. It is all very special…and WE are all very proud of ‘our girl’!
The racing at Del Mar is dark today. This means they are closed. Saratoga and Delaware, however, are racing on Mondays during the summer.
If you have a moment, enjoy the fun!
With Love, Hugs to All~ Z
PS…I just heard Goldikova lost this morning. As usual, her effort was terrific….and as always, I wish her the very best!
Lil from KY
@Dawn—So glad you are back with us
Dj–enjoy your prayers
Deborah Richman–How is Let it Ride?, I have it on Netflix list, but doubt that I’ll ever get it.
@Kimberly Potter–how is your daughter-in-law doing, please keep us informed, love to you both
Terry Crow—Great Milkman joke
@Joanna–I well remember the Bred by Exhibitor class in dog shows, I used to show my Old English in Bred by, Fun, fun
@sign of the times—love your posts
@Trina Nagele—Great poems, I may have to get you to compose one for me,”WW111 survivor” HA
@Ann Ky—I agree with your post
@Anita CA—Right On!
All–Everyone should watch the video of Stacy Westfall in the reining contest, bareback & no saddle, it was absolutely fabulous!That’s one of my favorites to watch.
ZEN, my love, what a great day for you, it is in the 70’s, & no humidity.Take care , you & little Zen stay safe xoxoxo
show my Old English in Bred by, fun, fun
Lil from KY
uh–o A repeat, sorry about that
judy berube
Dear Diana S:
Love your posts, especially your witty comments. E-mailed Barbara G. with my compliments on her post. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Loved the vid of Mo too. Always enjoy your posts and the links you share with us. Thanks. Would love to see It’s Tricky pull this on off. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Oops. Meant to say “this one”.
judy berube
Dear Brenda S.
How great that you got to see Rock Hard Ten up close and personal enough to feed him peppermints. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DMCQ:
Hope you enjoy the links. Always look forward to hearing from you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Marshall (Girl’s Name):
Thank you and you’re right, everyone can not always agree; but they can agree to disagree respectfully. (Kind of a nice rhyme to remember). Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Sunny Boyd:
Dear Sunny:
Could you e-mail that quote by Mr. Madison to Governor Perry? Think he needs a reminder. Hug, J.B.
Debbie G
@signofthetimes – It really was awesome to see Curlin. He is so gorgeous. The only stallions they brought out were him, Mineshaft and A.P. Indy, but that was good enough. A.P. looks really good. You’d never guess he was 22 years old. And I didn’t mind seeing RHT in his stall either. I’d take him any way I could get him! :-)
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Zenny & Team-Z,
I’m way behind in reading all your wonderful Diary Updates. This one was a special one because of the first entry, by Dawn, …that interesting travel-logue!! What a great trip, and a great recounting of it, for all of us to share. Thanks, Dawn. Thanks and HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY to Dottie…and Mike, too. Hugs to you all. Fondly, OraJean