Happy Friday!
It is always so hard for ME to believe how quickly time is literally flying by. It is already September 2nd….and the closing weekend of racing at both Del Mar and Saratoga. Labor Day is upon us…and students all over the country are returning to school.
I hope all of you enjoy your weekend and all of the great racing that is scheduled. The 2 year olds are starting to step up to stakes activity on both coasts….and then Havre de Grace is going to take on the males in The Woodward Stakes–G1. Additionally at Del Mar, the Del Mar Derby G-2 will be showcased. All the best to all of the participants and their connections.
Yesterday, a few dear friends of mine sent Dottie a link regarding an article in the September, 2011, issue of THE AMERICAN TURF MAGAZINE. The piece is written by Mark Shrager. In it, he is listing (in his opinion) the TOP 10 AMERICAN RACE HORSES EVER!
Guess who is there at #6? ME!!
Now this is very special…and I so appreciate Mark’s ranking. The list of horses and how he rated the TOP 10 are as follows:
1) DR. FAGER
2) KELSO
3) SECRETARIAT
4) SEATTLE SLEW
5) CITATION
6) ZENYATTA…….THAT’S ME! (BLUSH, BLUSH)
7) AFFIRMED
8) MAN O’ WAR
9) SPECTACULAR BID
10) JOHN HENRY
Click here for the article.
This is a list of some amazing thoroughbreds with massive racing accomplishments. I am so PROUD to be included with this elite company. Dottie was commenting to John last night that I AM THE ONLY FEMALE on the list. Also, I am the only horse to be included who ran in the last few decades. John Henry won his HOTY titles in 1981 and 1984. All of the other horses represent decades of racing before that time. This is truly significant and as I mentioned earlier, I am extremely PROUD and HONORED to be in such company.
I hope you enjoy the article, your weekend, and some great RACING! Cheers to great handicapping!
With Love,
Hugs to All~ (Thank you Camille and Jim for sharing this article with US!)
Z
Trina Nagele
@Judy Berube—May I refer you to Doreen’s post to signofthetimes on August 30th where she addresses the issue of whether racing at 2 is advantageous or not? I believe she will send you her paper if you contact her at doreen.fortheloveofhorses@gmail.com.
Kari Bussell
@Trina N- Thank you!
@Quarterhossgal- Trina’s words say it far better than mine could…You & your mare are in my thoughts and prayers.
@Trina N- (again)- Well Put!
@Cloudman-(again)- May you run with joy in your heart & all have a safe trip!
Go Cloudman
GO!!!
judy berube
Dear Trina N.:
Was so happy for St. Trinians. She lost such a tough one in the Vanity last year to Z, it’s good to see her win one. She ran a really great race. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Trina N.:
Thank you. Hugs, J.B.
Karen Gogue
Kari, there are two candles lit for you at the gratefulness candles….
Terry Crow
@Judy Berube-As long as I am not lying in state. Buddy’s Saint was originally on the Kentucky Derby trail and was a very promising colt. As I recall, came from modest connections. A real shame. @Anne from Paramount-Kind word are always appreciated. Here is today’s joke, appropriate for a Sunday–A cowboy from Colorado skipped church one Sunday to go beat hunting in the mountains. As he turned the corner along the path, he and a bear collided. The cowboy stumbled backwards, slipped off the trail and began tumbling down the mountain with the bear in hot pursuit. Finally, the cowboy crashed into a boulder, sending his rifle in another direction and breaking both legs. As the bear closed in, the cowboys cried lout in desperation, “Lord, I’m sorry for what I have done. Please forgive me and save me! Lord, please make that bear a Christian.” Suddenly, the clouds parted and a beam of light shown down on the bear. The bear skidded to a halt at the cowboy’s feet, fell to kits knees, clasped its paws together and said “God, bless this flood which I am about to receive.”
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Absolutely NOT lying in state. Funny joke. Thank you, this day’s Diary is now complete. (Well, we still have to have DJ’s Evening Prayer). Hugs, J.B.
Jo
Congratulations to St. Trinians! And good luck to Cloud Man!
Kari Bussell
@-Terry Crow- You have me laughing the un-Lady-like very loud rolling laughter…
Trina Nagele
Good luck to the Mosses, John Shirreffs, Joe Talamo, and CLOUD MAN!Go, Cloud Man, go!
Kari Bussell
@Terry Crow-Still laughing….
Trina Nagele
@Judy Berube—THANKS so much for the link to Zenyatta: A Mare for the Ages at Thoroughbred Times! I wasn’t able to find it before. (And you are most welcome for that little tip about Doreen’s article.)
Barbara Wood
Way to go, St. Trinians!
Cynthia H.
Cloud Man looks fantastic! Ears twitching back-and-forth like crazy! He has been working at SA. All of the horses look SUPER!
Cynthia H.
Extensive full of beans! Gorgeous horse. COME ON, CLOUD MAN!
Trina Nagele
John Shirreffs is wearing his Z cap!
Susan in TN
To all my Z friends: Great races this weekend- enjoyed all that I saw! I know Cloud Man is about to run- good luck!
Thank you ALL for the great links! Even if this site didn’t have the nicest people you could ever find, it would STILL be a dream come true with all the horse talk and info! But you all ARE nice, funny, generous, loyal, smart and compassionate- the power of Z brought us together! Thank you, Zenny <3
Cynthia H.
Oh, GOD—Breakdown.
Deborah Richman
Z, I am just popping in to congratulate you on being among the top ten race horse EVER! Most of us would put you at number one, of course, but you are certainly in good company on this amazing list! You go girl!
I hope you, TT, and all your friends are enjoying this weekend of racing.
Congratulations to HDG! Girl Power, Yeah!
Congratulations to ALL the winners and their teams :)
Quarterhorsegal…prayers for your mare. Keep us posted
Judy Berube…really enjoyed all the links about the great race horses.
All link sharers…thanks!
Terry Crow and Judy Berube and other fans of “Let it Ride”… I finally watched it with a friend, and we both really enjoyed all the quirky characters and hilarious situations! Were definitely LOL! Really enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation :)
Cynthia H.
Burns.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Looks like Cloud Man ran fourth. Ran really well for his first Stakes try. Hugs, J.B.
Susan in TN
Hope all are safe from bad weather.
@Barbara Wood: We had a nice soaking rain today- the first in quite some time- and I so wished that some of it would go your way, <3 And regarding my son: I was just being silly, called him the black sheep of the family because he is not a horse fan/lover, although he is coming around nicely on Zenyatta! (who wouldn't?)
AND he did really love our pony Scout.
@Diana S: Thank you for candle reminder <3
@Quarterhossgal: Hope and pray your mare is better today <3
@Judy and Russ B, Terry C: "Codger" is okay- just watch out for the "curmudgeon" label!
judy berube
Dear Deborah R.:
You’re welcome. I love reading about the past Champions and of course, our beloved Z.
So glad you enjoyed “Let It Ride”. Hope TC and I didn’t hype it too much. I watched it the other night (for the upteenth time) and I still laugh out loud. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@-Cynthia- only get streaming….the sound it off now. Any word on Burns….my heart sank.
Cynthia H.
1. BANNED.
2. MIDNIGHT INTERLUDE.
3. EXTENSIVE.
4. CLOUD MAN.
Trina Nagele
Cloud Man charging at the end in photo finish for fourth.
Trina Nagele
Cloud Man gets fourth.
Cynthia H.
@Kari: They promised to get word ASAP. I am listening, Kari.
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn>
Oh no, never that. Hugs, J.B.
Susan in TN
Okay, Terry Crow or Judy B: I guess I will take you up on the offer of loaning me “Let It Ride”! It is still listed as not yet available (something like that) on my Netflix list. My email is: carothers.susan@yahoo.com THANKS!
@Cloud Man: Great effort, buddy!