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
KIMBERLY
You are TOO BEAUTIFUL ZENNY!!!!
Denise in AZ
@all of you in Irene’s path~ may God keep you safe.. my prayers are with you
JAG from California :-)
I was trying to share the link for the Del Mar program for Friday – doesn’t want to work! *eyes rolling& LOL So… look for Shirreffs’ horses entered in the 6th and 7th races (6:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., respectively.)
Denise in AZ
@Terry Crow~ priceless!
Terry Crow
@Joanna-Bless you. I was hoping that the joke would not go over everyone’s head. Are you from the south?
Sharon in Seattle
@at Lisa g – Hi! thank you for your comforting words – they are so appreciated
Kennedys – have a great trip and thanks for the story — I can just picture in my mind Zenyatta blocking the stall until she got her kiss! what a character!
and speaking of a stall – ahhhhhhh, what a sweet sight – makes me feel relaxed and calm just to look at Z enjoying a nap.
Stay safe, east coasters! and come home safe, all horses in competition this weekend!
Sharon in Seattle
@Terry Crow – ZING! : )
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Terry Crow — Did not miss it and it was much appreciated. LOL
Vicki B.
@me above: my typo “honey-bun”.
@Terry Crow – great joke, thanks.
@Kennedys – Love the story about Z & Bob’s ritual.
Barbara Wood
@JAG– unbelievable fawn rescue. How in the world did it get there in the first plac? Must have been terrified. All’s well that ends well.
Kari Bussell
@Terry Crow- Rolling laughter!!! I can’t wait to tell my husband. We both enjoy your daily jokes!
@Lisa g. YOU are such a sweetheart!!
@Marshell (girl’s name)- stay safe & hunker down.
@Kathy Kimber(past due)..What you wrote meade ME smile :)
LOVE & JOY to ALL!
Terry Crow
@Denise in AZ, Sharon in Seattle, Vicki B and Kennedys in San Diego-Thanks, y’all.
Kari Bussell
@Sharon in Seattle- I am a painfully slow typer. I wish my typing was going to improve or it was due to a ‘injured finger..lol..You will hear back…I hope you are having a great day.
judy berube
Dear Z,
You look lovely, as usual, and a bit sleepy. Get your rest for you and Little Z. Love you and love all of you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
Thinking of you. Hugs and love to you, Judy and Russ
Kari Bussell
@DMCQ-Thank you for the link at the end of #327. It was a real blessing.
judy berube
Dear Sharon in Seattle:
Thanks for your well wishes for the East Coasters. Thinking of you and wishing you well. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Judy B- HUGS- LOVE – & JOY back at you!!
judy berube
Denise in AZ:
Thank you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Joke was TOO CUTE and I really liked the comment about “Bob”. Hugs, J.B.
Holly Zemba
I can’t wait until the Kings Bishop!
judy berube
Dear Janey Boyd:
From what they’re forcasting, the storm should hit Long Island New York and move up to us in New England. Saratoga is in Upstate New York so hopefully all they may get is rain. Hugs, J.B.
LauraJ
@Heidi Kreizinger, foals can be sexed by ultrasound. However, Zenyatta’s fetus has not been sexed, as the Mosses prefer to be surprised. We will all find out together! Curlin and Rachel Alexandra, this year’s other equine royal couple, are having a colt.
Sharon Call
@Terry Crow. Got me again. I’m a southerner, not by birth (NY), but I was raised in the South and have elected to stay here. I just loved this joke. I totally wasn’t expecting the punch line.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Oh Zenyatta-you are definitely a gorgeous and special beauty! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and feel the love that you send out to everyone, people and animal alike! You make the world one special place. Sparkle and shine my dear beauty-no one can do it like you. Love you lots. Sending love and blessings your way and have a super wonderful weekend!
judy berube
Dear Joanna:
Thanks for your well wishes for us here on the East Coast. Wish we could send some rain your way. Hugs, J.B.
Brenda S..
Zenny, you look SO SWEET, all curled up, snug as a bug in a rug, on your fresh straw. I wish I could curl up next to you. Lane’s End sure is a 5-star place, no wonder the Queen of England goes there when she visits Ky. Does Matt bring you treats in your room when nap time is over. Please say thanks to Matt for a taking such a lovely picture of you.
@ Terry C – The best one yet Terry. I’ve laughed so hard I now have hiccups.
@ The Kennedys – Yours too is the best one yet. This one is more than a gem it’s a jewel. What I wouldn’t give to be able to plant a kiss on Zenny, lucky man. Have a wonderful trip.
Penny
Dear Zenny,
Love the resting picture; you are so beautiful. As always, reading your postings makes my day a whole lot better!
XOXOXO
Marilu V
@ Chris H: Thank you for sharing the quote from the book The Horses We Love and Lessons We Learn. It’s beautiful. I hope I can get a copy soon. Regards, Marilu
judy berube
Dear s (in S.D.):
Thanks for thinking of us on East Coast. Hugs, J.B.