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
Sharon in Seattle
so glad to hear the news about Noor – I wish all who are working on his move to Kentucky a safe journey.
Sharon in Seattle
@Kari – not to worry!!
Sharon in Seattle
just heard this joke on my car radio this PM (with a nod of sincere appreciation to Terry – if I don’t repeat this joke NOW, I’ll forget it in a few hours!
“a person needed to choose a password with 8 characters so he chose Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs!”
Max
Bernardini has just added some pictures of his racing days to his Facebook. Except for his little blaze, Stay Thirsty is the exact image of his sire. Both Thirsty and Bernie are very handsome with noble heads. Go Stay Thirsty and win the Travers like your daddy did.
judy berube
Dear Z Fan:
Just listened to the newest update on the hurricane and now they’re saying it may be more inland instead of coastal, which will include Upstate N.Y., so Saratoga then may be more in the path. Hopefully, it will weaken on it’s way. Guess we can only wait and see. Hugs, J.B.
Kate Wheeler
A portrait of the Queen in repose. It doesn’t get better than this. Thank you to Matt for such an exquisite glimpse of Queen Z.
@Terry Crow: Thanks from “afar” (in Louisiana), ya’ll! Quite a chuckle.
@Karen Gogue: I so appreciate your keeping us current on Noor’s last journey. Bravo to Charlotte Farmer for her perseverance.
@Sharon Call: Thanks so much for leading us to Kari Bussell’s “Zenyatta One” video. What a treasure.
@Kari Bussell: Another gem! Your skill at resonating powerful music with Zenyatta’s moves and images is always a very special treat. Thank you.
@Everyone on the East Coast facing Irene: I know from experience, please prepare and take care.
(ahks rc
judy berube
Dear Max:
Thanks. Just checked out the new photos of Bernie. How beautiful. Going to try to link them here so everyone can see them. Hugs, J.B. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=250502071648095&set=a.183701814994788.43400.183698388328464&type=1&theater
judy berube
Dear Sharon in Seattle:
TOO Cute. Hugs, J.B.
Susan
Hi Z
You look sooooo sweet lying there….I would love to hug you.
judy berube
Dear Sharon Call:
Thanks for linking Kari’s B’s video. Beautiful. Hugs, J.B.
kristen
Zenyatta,
I will be watching the races and the photo of you looks great. You look relax and happy.
Barbara Wood
@Sharon in Seattle–lol!
@ East Coast Dumplings–you will be in my prayers when I go to bed and in my first thoughts in the morning. Please do check in with a report after the storm passes.
Zenny–sleep tight, sweet one. SO thankful you are not in the path of the storm, although I know our friends at LE would have you out of there and in a safe place in a heartbeat. Love you always.
Sue Fredrick
Hi beautiful Zenny, you look so comfortable nestled in your feather bed there. You always seem to have a glow or aura about you… its so magical.
Congrats to Honor and Serve on his win today glad to see him back in action.
@Kari thanks for another great video and you have that favorite picture of mine, I never did find it anywhere.
@Judy B thanks for the link to Bernie’s new pics my, my but he is a “handsome man”. Luv the pics he has on there of his great daddy Indy, you can sure see where the body came from.
Go Mo and Thirsty tomorrow….luck and safe trips to all those running.
Luv and Kisses on your nose big girl
judy berube
Dear Sue Fredrick:
You’re so welcome. I just love him. Yes, you can see his Dad in him. Can’t wait to have him back in the States. Hugs, J.B.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
I recognize your big snootie , and your half of an exclamation point blaze anywhere! Ha ha What a great picture of you. Nice & comfy on your soft clean straw, ready for your night chuckle:
Folk who don’t know why America is the Land of Promise should be here during an election campaign. Milton Berle
Rest well and dream sweet :) :) :)
judy berube
Dear Barbara Wood:
Thank for your concern for us East Coasters. Hugs, J.B.
tony and sue
@Kennedys, another gem for sure. What a lucky man Bob was to be “expected” to give our Queen a kiss on the nose. We would be thrilled to even be in her presence. How everyone at Barn 55 must miss this larger than life gal. Hope everyone is safe this weekend from the wrath of Irene. It looks like a rough few days.
Irene Caty
zENYATTA,YOU ARE A sLEEPING bEAUTY AND LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL. You have to know that whatever you do, you are most beautiful. Everytime I see you I always see the emense beauty that you posses. There are many beautiful horses but they dont posses the same beauty as you do. You are very exceptinal. Love you so much Zenny, Happy Friday and have a restfull weekend.
Karen Gogue
Noor, for those who are interested – please go to Noor’s FB page Noor In Memory of a Champion. Two great videos of the actual dig this morning of Noor’s remains at the dig…thank you.
Pam
How cute you look curled up in your comfy stall. Have a great weekend.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Zenny & Team-Z,
I’ll be glued to the TV this weekend,
watching all these terrific races. May
all come home safely. I love this photo
of you laying down…getting zzzzzz’s…
for Mama-Z and Baby-z’s health!! Sweet
dreams. Hugs to all.
Fondly, OraJean
Karen Gogue
Zenny, Bernie is so handsome! Quite a cutie pie you got there girl! Thanks Judy B.
Jan from Georgia
Hi, Little Tige!!
You are a beautiful mom-to-be!!
candi cartier
ooh you so comfortable, and relax you deserved it and earned it and you entitled with it. Enjoy your weekend zenny love ya xoxo, candi in florida.
judy berube
Dear Karen Gogue:
You’re welcome. He is a Cutie Pie! Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Karen G.
Thanks for the info on Noor. Will check it out. Hugs, J.B.
s (in San Diego)
@Sharon Call, Thank You for attaching Kari’s incredible You Tube video.
@Kari you are amazing.
I was blessed to see Z 5 or 6 times and to see the dance and witness something that was/is impossible to explain. When she appears on the track or in the paddock, it’s almost like no one else is there. I know this is corny..but I have a coffee mug that I love…’cause it explains the way I felt everytime I saw her…regardless if it was up close, or on a TV screen.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away”
anonymous
Z always takes my breath away!
Signofthetimes
@Judy B
Know you are busy getting ready for the storm, believe
Me I know. Stayed in my home for Ike, very scary.
Will definately head out of town next time.
Left a post for you end of #326 about green cloth.
Not sure if you saw it.
Heard storm is heading up coast, could miss all land
Or come a little inward like you said Long Island.
Keep us posted. Got plenty of water, batteries, tape
And canned food.????
Trina Nagele
Dearest Z, My Internet went out again and just came back, so I’m trying to catch up little by little.
@The Kennedys in San Diego—Your Zenyatta moments today are TOO CUTE! Have a wonderful time in Europe! We’ll miss you here. And belated congratulations on your photo being E’s personal choice for her fb page! High hoof!
@Denise in AZ—I’m so sorry that Brian didn’t get his job back, but that is wonderful that other people are stepping forward to pay for a lawyer for him to sue the city! Way to go! I hope someone also comes forward to get him a job. Praying for you both.
@Chris H—Lovely quote. Thanks for sharing.
Quarterhossgal
QueenZ…hope you are feeling great! And ready to enjoy the geat week end races, I hope all the horses return safe and sound and are not bothered by Hurricane Irene.
Chris H…..that is how I feel each day as I head for my barn and horses. So very blessed to have such wonderful creatures in my life.