Good Morning,
It’s FRIDAY! I hope each of you had a very healthy, happy and productive week!
In our racing world, so much is taking place during the next 4 days. I really do need to get all of the details of my schedule worked out. I do not MISS one thing. TASTY agrees.
On Friday, Keeneland opens their Fall Meet. Over the next few days, they are hosting several major prep races for the Breeders’ Cup. My friend from California, SWITCH, is competing in one of them. This time, she is sprinting. Overall, Keeneland offers a lovely stakes program. All of these races will be fabulous to watch. In looking at the FORM, they have very full fields. It might be a good idea to start your handicapping early.
In general, the 2 year old racing is heating up as well. There are several graded stakes for them taking place now.
Then on Saturday and Sunday, Santa Anita and Belmont Park continue their preps for the World Championship Days. There won’t be a moment to spare with all of these contentious races taking place in our country.
I do want to mention that BLACK CAVIAR is going for #14 at Caulfield on Saturday. What a thrill! I so enjoy watching such top-quality racing.
What a ‘sporting weekend’ we have in store.
The BEST OF LUCK to all who are competing both ‘on’ and ‘off’ the track in all of these events!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
signofthetimes
@Alex Bowdin
Glad you liked the video on Lonhor, agree with Judy B,
Can’t wait to see his foals and the mares he is booked to
Shiek Mohamed’s breeding operation is really
Impressive.
Cathleen
Dear Z, did you see Black Caviar? She looked spectacular winning #14! I’m glad we have another undefeated girl to watch this year!! Cathleen XOXOX
Especially Horses
Champagne Stakes to Union Rags. He looks like a Champ!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Thanks for keeping us informed about this weekend of racing.
@JAG – Happy Birthday, Judy!!! I hope you folks are having a great day at Santa Anita. Sure wish I could have made the trip.
M. Kern
YES!!! Zenny, our pal Gio Ponti won the Shadwell Turf Mile Stake!!! Congratulation to Gio Ponti.
Mary Copelin
ZENNY- GOOD NEWS, YOUR FRIEND, GIO PONTI, JUST WON THE SHADWELL MILE. YOU AND GIO SHARE GIANT HEARTS – HE SHOWED HIS TODAY IN GUTTING OUT HIS WIN.
HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A FUN AND DELIGHTFUL
DAY.
signofthetimes
Congradulations Gio Ponti for a game win
Today!!!!
Brenda S..
Way to go Gio Ponti. Well done.
Kathy KImber
Congradulations to the beautiful Black Caviar and Gio Ponti you go big boy you go.
Sue Fredrick
HHHHOOOOOOFFFFFRRRRRAAAAYYYY Gio Ponti, Breeders Cup here you come!!!!
suew
Zenny, your “pals” have done well this weekend. I’ll bet your and TT are sharing lots of laughs and high hoofs.
Debbie G
@signofthetimes – Thanks for the link to Black Caviar’s race. Wow, what an impressive win. Congratulations, Black Caviar!
@Susan in TN – You haven’t been to a horse race since the 60’s? Is it because you didn’t want to or you just didn’t have the opportunity? I think you will really enjoy going to the BC.
@Trina Nagele – That was a beautiful poem. I hope you had a great time at SA today!
Carole #42
Love to you Zenyatta and baby Z/B, kisses on your soft nose..have a great weekend with TT. XOXO
Brenda S..
Zenny, I’m so sorry that Mr. Commons didn’t win, I was sure that he would. Your Mikey did have a winner but not for Your John.
@SA Dumplings – Hope you all enjoyed your day. I watched HRTV on my computer hoping to see a group of dumplings but didn’t see you. SA looks fabulous, can’t wait to see it.
judy berube
Dear Z,
Happy Saturday to you. Hope you enjoyed your day with TT. Love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Congrats to Black Caviar and Gio Ponti. Way to go. Hugs, JB
Shari Voltz
@ Deborah thank you. My students are just Mistletoe crazy. thank you for cheering for No Spin. It looked to me like he got boxed in and lost his speed.
@ Barbara I signed.
@ I hope Mo goes to the BC. GO MO GO !!!
@ Susan email me and let me know how things are. I miss you :)
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thought Mr. Commons ran a good race; closed well. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Trina N:
Wonderful birthday poem fir Judy G. You are awesome. Hugs, JB
Deborah Richman
Judy B….I thought he ran a good race too. He sure looked beautiful.
judy berube
Oops. Meant “for”, sorry. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
You’re so welcome. Lonhro is magnificent looking. Reminds me a little of my beloved Bernie. Thank you for the link on Black Cavair. What a special girl she is. Hugs, JB
Deborah Richman
Way to go, Mike and Amazombie!!
judy berube
To our Canadian Dumplings:
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
There is a Thoroughbred, Hot Under Pressure, Grandson of Deputy Commander out of Stolen Command. It has been brought to EAN’s (equi-army-ndo) attention that he may be in precarious circumstances and in need of rescuing. We would like to ask you if you would be willing to make a pledge for funding to be collected at a later date, if it becomes necessary, to claim him out of a race in order to keep him safe. The person to contact with your pledge is Stacy at myheartsezyes@msn.com. We would have to raise enough money to cover the Claiming Fee. If we feel that Hot Under Pressure is in danger, then we will be calling in the pledges in actual contributions. Thank you all in advance for helping us save this wonderful three year old, if the need arises. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Deborah Richman:
He is a beautiful Colt. He’s still learning and growing. Hope his owners, St. George Farm Racing, LLC, give him a chance to have a good year as a four year old. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Dumplings:
Hope you all had a great time today at SA. Hugs, JB
Margaret Murphy
I love you Z. Hope your doing well. Hugs & Kisses.
judy berube
Dear Z.
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you lots, Judy and Russ
Kim S
Aw Zenny, forgot to set my DVR to record the races today but was able to catch most of the on BLoodhorse.com
@JAG–Happy Birthday, sorry to be late, hope you day day was spectacular at SA with the Z’sters and Dumplings.
Gotta go Zenny, have to set my DVR for tomorrow, will be out at the horse farm again.
Lotsa love to all.