Good Morning,
My JOHN got a chance to download some of his photos last night…so I wanted to share a few of them with you. It has been so exciting seeing everyone. As usual, we always have a great time together.
Here I am whispering ‘sweet thoughts’ into My John’s ear. At this moment, I really gave a great deal of thought to playing the ‘hat game’ with him as well. It was rather windy at this particular time…so I decided to just ‘kiss’ him on the cheek. I have done this so many times in the past. It brought back so many special memories to ME and I know to him!
What a wonderful day we all shared!
This weekend seems to be packed with a great deal of stakes action at several different racing venues. I am particularly interested in the KENT which is on the turf at Delaware Park and the Pennsylvania Derby on the main track at Parx. Both races are for 3 year olds going 1 1/8. It is great to see how horses continue to develop and mature at this stage. I am especially interested in the Parx race as Bernie sired one of the main contenders, TO HONOR AND SERVE.
I must say, I do keep track of ‘his’ horses and how they are performing at the race track. His babies sold very well in the various yearling sales to date and his horses are running very competitively all over the world! This is such GREAT NEWS!
I’m proud of you, BERNIE!
On the West Coast, Fairplex is concluding their meet…and then back to Santa Anita for their Autumn Meet of Racing. Opening day is September 30th. This marks the beginning of a great time of racing on the West Coast as one terrific race meet follows another from this point forward for the next 11 plus months.
I hope you enjoy all of the FUN! Good Luck to all of the horses competing this weekend!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Diana S
@Jan from a zillion posts ago: Still waiting for you to contact me for your Z Dumpling name tag. diastu46@gmail.com does the trick.
diastu in tempe
JAG ~ California
VIDEO of TO HONOR AND SERVE’s win in the PA Derby ~ Yo! Bernie! ‘-)
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65174/to-honor-and-serve-sets-record-in-pa-derby
Judy
LauraJ
@Trina, I saw it. :-) My post is under Ann Maree’s post regarding the PA derby. The more the merrier, though. It’s better if we can keep something near the top of the page.
Trina M Nagele
@Diana S–Re Comment to Terry Crow about strangers: You crack me up! (Thanks!)
eveline
After the beautiful pictures of the Friesian with incredible mane, here is a link to some very playful Friesians http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87R2kDySudo&feature=player_embedded
Lou Naylor in TX
B Wood, I live in Waxahachie, not too far from Waco. I’m really not new to the Z web page just haven’t posted in a while. Glad to know we’re neighbors, so to speak.
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. What wonderful pictures of you and your family. You look so beautiful, with your mane blowing in the wind. Ann, Dottie, Jerry and John look so happy being with you – and too cute Jerry having a treat in his pocket for you and you kissing John. Please keep these great pics comin!!! Love you – stay comfy, eat well for two and have loads of fun with TT; love you, Angel in Disguise.
signofthetimes
Here is the PA Derby video;
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65174/to-honor-and-serve-sets-record-in-pa-derby
WoW; Stay Thrirsty and To Honor and Serve BCC; who of Bernie’s boys will win or will it be HDG????
signofthetimes
Update on Rosie Naprovnik
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65164/napravnik-back-galloping-horses
Soon to be wed, October 9, 2011
signofthetimes
Update on the Keenland Yearling sale at closing:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65170/keeneland-yearling-sale-ends-strong
Diana S
@Lou Naylor: As a FOB from way back, I am so very sad to hear of Cheryl Jones’ passing! Is there a place for us to send condolences? Donations to her favorite charity? This is such sad news!
diastu in tempe
signofthetimes
@Lauryn Moore
Have you seen the recent photos of Zenny? I know if you are 9 you will be able to open this link.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/09/19/zenyatta-s-new-friends.aspx
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Great links. Thank you. Looks like the BCC could be all about the Bernardini Family. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Barbara Wood:
I tried for an update on Banned, but they only did the surgery, as far as I know, sometime today. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Laura J.:
Thanks for trying. Let’s hope the money is raised in time to save these “Sweeties”. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Trina:
Hoping enough money is raised to save them. Hugs, J.B.
Ann Maree
Hi, Zen, Great pictures, and you look just terrific!
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BERNIE DID IT AGAIN, or rather his son did! To Honor and Serve is back, and he set a track record!!! WOW! He put on a good show. Here’s a link for the race on YouTube: http://youtu.be/pbGMdcKbmas at YouTube His other entry in the race, Arthur’s Tale, came in 4th. Wow! Guess he will be headed for the Breeders Cup.
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Hope you are enjoying living in an area that has a change of seasons. Fall is such a pretty time with the leaves startig to change and fall football getting started….
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Super big hugs. Miss you lots. Ann Maree
Barbara Wood
@Lou Naylor–hope to meet you sometime!
@judy berube–thanks for checking on Banned. I’ll try to check Bloodhorse’s site from time to time.
Congrats to Bernie’s boy, To Honor and Serve.
Z–I’m afraid your Bernie is going to be in great demand from the looks of things.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
MMM worked well at Saratoga, but he never started. Would seem he will run at least once before the BC. Hugs, J.B.
DJ
To JB: Thank you for thinking of me with the e-hug! Always appreciated and sending one back :)
Lisa
YEA!!!! To Honor and Serve!!!!Stakes Record and all. He was my husbands favorite 3yr old. The name; he is military. He was broken hearted when he got hurt, but to come back like this. OH BOY!!!!
Thank you Team Z for all that you do to keep us informed. We would go bug crazy if we didn’t hear. Zenyatta makes the world right!!!
Lisa
Craig Bernick’s twitter page said that he (Banned) was in surgery, but nothing since.
judy berube
Dear Barbara W.:
You’re welcome. I’ll keep checking too. How is Money doing? Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Hope all is well with you and Little Shawnee. Hugs to both of you, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn:
Thinking of you. Hugs, J.B.
Vicki B.
@JAG – Thanks for the vid of THS setting the PA Derby record.
Vicki B.
@Diana S – great line about “strangers” to Terry Crow – but it is true.
Vicki B.
@Trina M Nagele – That “Horse and Man” site has the best pictures, it’s great. Thanks.
Mary
Oh, I love seeing pictures of the Zenyatta Team!
I love that everyone is staying close.
Love to all, Hugs and Prayers
Barbara Wood
@judy Berube–Money is fine, thanks!
Hugs.