Happy Friday!
As you can see, I’m getting my BEAUTY REST and making sure that I am taking great care of myself these days!
Additionally, I want to get plenty of rest so I can be energized and watch all of the terrific weekend of racing on both coasts. I’m going to be spending tons of time with my guys here at LANE’S END handicapping and watching the races. The conversation around the barn is already heating up now on who likes who in which race…and why! It is great FUN!
From Saratoga, running the Travers and the King’s Bishop… to Del Mar carding the Pat O’Brien and the Pacific Classic to name a few of the quality stakes running the next few days, it will be one very sporting weekend.
Uncle Mo…is making his first start back in the King’s Bishop since ‘feeling under the weather’ around Kentucky Derby time. There are so many contentious 3 year old colts running in the Travers….that I will really have to study the FORM here.
Then in Del Mar, they are running The Pacific Classic which is their premiere race of the entire meet. My farm, Lane’s End, has a horse competing in the field…TWIRLING CANDY. So this is very, very exciting!
My friend, BLIND LUCK, and her connections decided to ‘skip’ the Pacific Classic for this year and have her compete on another path: The Lady’s Secret and if all goes well The Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic. These are both very distinguished and prestigious races….I know them quite well. All the best to her and her future plans.
Enjoy your weekend! Have a terrific time watching all of these high quality races! It is SO MUCH FUN! I can’t wait!
Hey, Matt, Charles, Mike, David and Sarah…who do you like???
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Trina Nagele
An Anniversary Poem for Barbara Wood
August 27, 2011
Yes, sirree!
It’s the anniversary
Of when Barbara
In front of friends and family stood
To make her marriage vows
To Mr. Wood.
How many years you ask?
It’s been forty-five,
And their love’s still alive!
That elicits from us a chorus of WOW’s,
As they in our congratulations bask!
We wish all that is good
To both Mr. and Mrs. Wood!
Happy 45th Anniversary. Barbara!
Susan in TN
Happy Anniversary, Barabara W!! Have a wonderful day-both of you!
@Trina N: What a great poem for the occasion!
@All my Z friends: Hope everyone has a Dumpling day<3
Susan in TN
@Shari V: Happy Birthday, Friend<3
@Trina N: TOO CUTE!
Gary Moulton
@BABY BUMP BOX’S []^*^*^*^[]^*^*^*^[]^*^*^*^[] 08-27-11 (10:10 am est.)
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Saratoga today there are three baby races, race 2, 3, and 5. At Del Mar there is only one baby race, number 6. We will baby bump box them all.
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SARATOGA –
Race 2 – #1 & 1A “Our Entourage”, “Never On Time”, #3 “Fire On Ice”, & #8 “Casual Trick”
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$1.00 Triple Box 1, 3, 8 = $6.00
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Race 3 – #6 “Coach Royal”, #9 “Seve”, & #10 “Anonymous Donor”
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$1.00 Triple Box 6, 9, 10 = $6.00
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Race 5 – #3 “Yellow Boat”, #7 “Miss Netta”, & #8 “Black and White”
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$1.00 Triple Box 3, 7, 8 = $6.00
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DEL MAR –
Race 6 – #1 “Vicki Victoria”, #6 “War Excess”, & #7 “Heart’s Memory”
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$1.00 Triple Box 1, 6, 7 = $6.00
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$24.00 Bet Today $236.0 Starting Out. Good Luck All and Judy
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@Calder – If you are following the 2 yr olds Calder has all 2 yr old races all day, 13 of them. There should be a few good horses show up down there today.
Susan in TN
@lalter: Horses like Calvin are worth their weight in gold. RIP Calvin <3
Susan in TN
To all east coast Dumplings: Hoping Irene stays AWAY!! Stay safe<3
Sharon in Seattle
@Lisa g – what a blessing to start the AM with such a sweet greeting ! thank you
east coasters – be safe
and come home safely, ALL you gorgeous TBs
Susan in TN
@Kari B: Loved the video- and if I already posted that, well, I still love it! And you!
@Sharon in Seattle: Loved the joke!
@Terry Crow: Your southern joke was Jeff Fox-worthy!
@Karen Gogue: Thanks for info on Noor- am thinking of Charlotte <3
@Margaret: Thanks for heads-up on Cloud!
Hope al horses and riders have safe trips today and always!
@Denise in Arizona: Praying for you and Brian <3
@Chris H: Beautiful quote!
@The Kennedys: Loved the latest Z story. Ha a wonderful trip!
@JSmith: Thank you for your work with TROTT. Have fun at the party and tell Mike Smith we love him!
Sharon in Seattle
just watched the video on finding Noor’s remains. what a work of love and perserverance by those involved. I applaud you all. May you have a safe journey to Noor’s new home.
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Z’ZZZZZ’s – TOO CUTE! Let’s hear it for THE FACTOR and a safe trip for ALL this weekend. I think I am sometimes more concerned when a race like the Travers shapes up with these caliber of horses/rivals participating. In my opinion, beside the obvious speed differential, what separates the good runners from the champions has so much to do with heart. It worries me when you have a “race of champions”, or like Breeder’s Cup Day, that you just know there are no quitters in the field no matter what. I hold my breath from the time the gate opens. On the other hand, in “lesser quality” fields, I am afraid so many horses are subjected to running who are not healthy enough to be up to the task, putting there life and others in danger. The “unsung heroes” whose names we will never no and for whom there are no Facebook pages or glowing tributes written. Don’t mean to “be a bummer” here but these are my thoughts and concerns as this major weekend of racing is upon us. Anyone else have the same JOYS & CONCERNS? Thanks for listening.
LOVE & PEACE
Karen Gogue
Have a rip-roaring Birthday today Shari V.! May all those wishes come true for you!! Loved Trina’s poem – Z best!
Peg
Zen, you look so cute in your photo. Like a little foal.
Trina Nagele
OOPS! CORRECTION TO POEM FOR SHARI VOLTZ!
I’ve just learned (thanks, Karen Gogue!)that the life-sized horse card was not from Shari’s class but from Anne Castle’s class! Please forgive me, Anne and Shari. And Anne, if you let me know when your birthday is, you can see that I already have a head start on a poem for you!
janet tedford
sleepy horse sleepy time thats what you do when you are tired hello big beauitful girl how are you and your unborn baby doing prayersAND THOUGHTS go out for everyone humans and animals alike that thay will survive the HURRICANE THANK GOODNESS YOUR SAFE AND WELL BIG Z LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Trina Nagele
@Susan in TN—What a great wit you are! Jeff Fox-worthy! I love it!
Karen Gogue
Trina above post – Too cute Trina!
Karen Gogue
WOW! Storm really roaring ashore. All take care in the East, prayers be with you all!
Molly
Zenyatta, Lanes End looks like a peaceful, quiet place to rest and reflect. But just be assured that your fans are still applauding and cheering you on. The Finish Line may be a bit different, but the reward is greater. Baby Z will be adored.
Jackie
Happy Saturday Morning Queen “Z, you look so rested. Another big weekend of racing. Good luck to all. Mr. Commons is racing today, good luck to John, Mike and the connections. Safe trip to all.
Just thought I would share the attached Youtube. What a connection we have with our animals. A love so deep!
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/man-best-friend-mourns-death-175219915.html
To all on the east coast stay safe and may GOD BLESS YOU!
Hugs and kisses
Jackie
Terry Crow
@Kate Wheeler and Marshall-Glad you enjoyed the joke. @Karen Gogue-Thanks so much for the updates on Noor. Hoping for a safe journey to Kentucky. @Debbie G-Good post about Seth Hancock. He was naturally disappointed when Blame did not win HOY. Many years ago he had a Kentucky Derby winner named Swale who died early in his three-year-old year. I wrote him a letter about how sorry the general racing public was, never expecting a reply. He did write back and thanked me and invited me to visit Claiborne, which was closed to the public at that time. I have never forgotten that he took the time to respond to a stranger. @Sherry-No sane person with a sense of justice can argue with your position. @Trina Nagele-Thank you. I wish that I could write like you. @Susan in TN-Does this make me an honorary redneck? Today’s joke–One day God was looking down at earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to earth to check it out so he called on a female angel and sent her to earth for a time. When she returned she told God “Yes, it is bad on earth. 95% is bad and 5% is good.” Well, God thought for a moment and said maybe I had better send down a male angel to get both points of view. So God called a male angel and sent him to earth for a time. When the male angel returned he went to God and told him that yes, the earth was in decline, 95% was bad and 5% was good. God said this is not good. He decided to send a letter to the 5% that were good and encourage them, something to help keep them going. Do you know what that letter said? This is not part of the joke, but bless our friends in the east and keep them safe from harm.
Terry Crow
@all-Oh, you didn’t get one either?
Lauren
Hi Zenny – sitting in New Jersey now hoping for the best with Hurricane Irene. I am hoping for a win for Uncle Mo and Shackleford. You look absolutely radiant Zenny. Being an expectant mom certainly agrees with you. Hugs and kisses beautiful girl.
suew
@Molly, so true!
ZENYATTALOVERAMY!!
You sure are!!! so cute zeny! love you FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN AMY.
Barbara Wood
@Trina N– you are simply amazing! Thank you so much!
@Susan in TN–thanks also!
Arlene
Good afternoon Zenny and all,
Been preparing for bad weather in Vermont. I’m sure it won’t be as bad as other places are getting it! Prayers for everyone’s safety and recovery from the storm.
@Shari Voltz, Happy Birthday!!
@Barbara Wood, Happy Anniversary!! Hope you are having relief from your drought.
@Trina Nagele, Wonderful poems!!
LOL and Prayers, Arlene
Donna from Baltimore
@Kennedys – thanks for the great story about the Queen. It’s so cool to know she likes the affection that is so lavishly bestowed on her. She is just so special!
Trina Nagele
@Terry Crow—GREAT JOKE about the letter from God! And thanks for the compliment.
Joanna
The Picture?? Absolutely Perfect!!! Like Zenyatta,there are no words to describe. One can only feel the emotions here.
Kari Bussell
DEAREST SHARI VOLTZ- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! – MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE FULL OF LOVE, JOY, PEACE & HAPPINESS. ….AND MAY YOUR STUDENTS ALL GROW UP TO BE AS WONDERFUL AS YOU.
LOVE ALWAYS,
KARI