Good Morning,
I’m hearing from MY TEAM that ‘working the sale’ requires a great deal of effort, hard work, concentration, and energy! They get up very early each morning and leave for the sales grounds. By that time, David and his crew have already gone over ALL of the horses to be offered that day and come up with the ‘short list’ which Dottie, John and The Moss’ review. All aspects of the individuals are evaluated: conformation, size, pedigree, walk, and other physical qualities! Monitoring the horse’s overall temperament is also a part of this process.
Each horse on this list is inspected. If they make this ‘cut’, the veterinarian then examines the horse and his / her xrays in the repository. The VET also scopes the horse’s throat to be sure “all parts are working well’ for good breathing to take place. A good throat is essential for a race horse!
Once a horse passes all of these steps, the decision is made as to the fair market value of the horse. As many of you may know, at an auction people can get caught up in the bidding. MY TEAM tries to be very careful not to do this. They thoroughly appraise each horse before the bidding begins and really try to stay within those limits while bidding.
If all goes well and the hammer falls while a particular HIP they are bidding on is in the ring, they sign the ticket and he or she is now a part of the racing stable!
Attending a sale as this one, is really a fun process…but truthfully a great deal of hard work. Every moment of every day while there is totally consumed with the SALE. It is all about planning for the future and getting the RIGHT HORSE for the program!
As you can see, BABY REAGAN is resting up for all of the company and activity this week. I think she wants to stay up a bit late on Monday night to see my relative, HIP # 147 sell! I do too!
By the way, HRTV is carrying the first few sessions live on their programming schedule. Otherwise, the internet is the best way to follow the events.
HMMM! This baby thing is rather interesting to ME! Reagan was born on March 7th, 2011. That is about the time MY BABY is due in 2012! I just didn’t realize human babies are so small! They told ME my baby will weigh about 125 pounds or so when he/she is born.) This becoming a MOM is really a fascinating process! I’m learning!
Enjoy the week, the racing, and the sales! Dottie is attending them this week and also spending time visiting with ME! When she returns home, we will update you on all of the action. She also promises that MY JOHN will take some terrific photos of ME to share with all of you!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(To my dear fan who made the Z BLANKET as a thank you….THANK YOU! It is absolutely priceless!)
Z
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Rapid Redux $5000.00 claiming race 17th win last night:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65074/rapid-redux-runs-streak-to-17-straight-wins
Owner/Trainer trying to beat 19 wins by Citation in a year.
Go Rapid Redux !!!!!
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@Barbara Wood
I think they are thinking money in the breeding shed by trying to make him do something he does not want to do and it is now evident. The Indiana Derby is at 1 1/8 mile and they are still aiming for BCC. ?????? If he does not win his value in breeding shed will not improve and he has already been telling and in the last race screaming I don’t want to go more than a mile.
I understand the prestige of winning the Dirt mile is much less if anything toward enhancing the $$$$ in Breeding shed. Maybe a new trainer.
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@DJ
Thanks for the evening prayer; maybe a prayer for patience could be found somewhere.
Terry Crow
@Cynthia H-Never had I had a better invitation. This gathering sounds like an event I would want to be at. Unfortunately, and I mean that sincerely, I have a prior commitment that makes it impossible. You must have been just a child when that 1977 race was run. However, like you I can see it in my mind’s eye like it was yesterday. Hope you have forgiven me for that prior gaffe. Look forward to seeing you at SA. @Lil in KY-We were all there in spirit. You were a worthy representative. @signofthetimes-You’re welcome. Here is today’s joke–Moses, Jesus and an old man are golfing. Moses steps up to the tee and hits his ball. It goes over the fairway and into the water. Moses parts the water and chips his ball onto the green. Jesus then steps up to the tee and also hits his ball into the water. Jesus just walks on the water and chips his ball onto the green. The old man steps to the tee and hits the ball. The ball goes toward the water. But, just before it falls into the water, a fish jumps up and grabs the ball in its mouth. As the fish is falling back towards the water, an eagle swoops down and grabs the fish in its claws. The eagle flies lover the green when a lightning bolt shoots from the sky and barely misses it. Startled, the eagle drops the fish. When the fish hits the ground, the ball pops out of its mouth and rolls into the cup for a hole-in-one. Jesus then turns to the old man and says “Dad, if you don’t stop fooling around, we won’t bring you next time.”
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
That joke is priceles. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Oops, Priceless
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Definite agree on your comment and Barb. W’s about wrong distance for Shack. Have you any idea where they are planning to run him next? Also, great nail biter by Winter Memories (Z style). Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry C.
Was a little slow on the duck joke. Took me a couple of seconds and finally figured it out. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Congrats to Rapid Redux. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Barbara Grimaldi (Skip):
Wonderful site you created to help our beloved horses. I’m so proud to be a part of it. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry C. and Cynthia H.:
A bio of J. O. Tobin. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.circledhorses.com/j_o_tobin.htm
judy berube
Dear Signoftheties:
the BCLC should be really exciting. Wish they are a good,safe race. Some races like the 1998 BCC are just unforgettable. Hugs, J.B.
Cynthia H.
@Terry Crow: 1977= child. Flattery will get you everywhere! Not to worry. Looking forward to meeting you at SA.
@judy berube: J.O. bio—-good suggestion! Hugs.
Kari B.: 12th.
Trina Nagele
Broadcasters’ and announcer’s comments on the filly Winter Memories’ win at Belmont: (IN THE BEGINNING) “Having absolutely a brutal trip….” AND AT THE END: “Coming like a gray bullet!…” “It was a gray blur in the stretch named Winter Memories!” “It’s unbelievable!” “She didn’t get to run until the final two hundred yards!” “If she ever gets a clean trip, she wins by 8!” High hoof to Winter Memories!
Trina Nagele
RE: “Unbelievable”–does that remind you of someone?!
Trina Nagele
@Terry Crow—GREAT joke about Dad. Say hi to Don.
signofthetimes
Here are some of Cigar’s greatest races;
BCC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydT4SRxZT1Y&feature=related
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First Dubai World Cup won by the hard driving Cigar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER5-uGMCQHo&feature=related
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Love this 1998 BCC Larry Jones commented about:
Skip Away; Awesome Again; Swaim; Arch and Silver Charm plus others, What a field of champions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIe_Au9_9Ww
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@ Trina Negle
What a great race my Winter Memories !!!!
What a talented filly. It is amazing what a new jocky can do.
Love when he kissed her neck.
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@Judy B
Read Shackelford is going to possibly run Indiana Derby 1 1/8 mile.
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@Judy B
Love Winter Memories, name, looks and talent; maybe the best moment of the 2011 year ?????
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by not my sorry
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@Terry Crow
Great Joke !!!
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Anyone see MARGANO’s race?????
Delrene
Congratulations to another beautiful gray filly, Winter Memories! Great race, fun to watch even though it was a video…. I do wish I could have been at that seminar, that is so neat that Mrs. Dottie had her dumpling tag and recognized a fellow “dumpling” Thanks for sharing your evening Lil in Ky. Beautiful state! Beautiful horses and shouldn’t take up space on Z’s site, with such trivia, but Johnny Depp was born in Owensboro, Ky. Have always had a soft spot for that kid!
Also, one of my favorites, Scat Daddy from awhile back, two of his babies did super today!
Zenny I hope you are having a wonderful fall day. Beautiful weather in Carlsbad, Ca with just a hint of fall. Happy weekend to all.
Louise Castello
@signofthetimes: MARGANO got his first race under his belt. He came in 7th out of 10, but only 4 1/2 lengths off the winner. Heard he was a real camera hound in the paddock. He’s very handsome!
Abigail from Montreal
@ Annmaria: In Quebec (Canada) where French is the official language, we would pronounce Vertigeneux like this (phonetically) VER -TIG (teej)-I (like “ih”)-NEUX (like “new”)…
Hope that helps!
Abigail from Montreal
WHOOPS!
VER (like it looks)–TIGE (teej) –E — (like “ee” //the E gets pronounced TWICE) — NEUX(like “new”)
So: VERTEEJEENEW
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
I hope Romans changes his mind about that distance for Shack. Also, that was Tom Durkin calling Winter Memories race at Belmont. I love him; he gets right into the race and really makes so nice calls. WM truly ran Z style. Hugs, J.B.