Happy Friday to ALL!
It is another wonderful time for our sport this weekend. The programs in our country are highly contested. Then at Ascot, their weekend card features the inaugural British Champions Day. The race which will truly create a great deal attention is the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes–G1. FRANKEL is entered to run in this one mile turf event. He is going for his 9th straight victory while remaining undefeated! The feeling of anticipation and excitement surrounding this wonderful 3 year old colt is something to be enjoyed and embraced by all of racing.
FRANKEL…by Galileo (GB) out of Kind…is owned and bred by Juddmonte Farms. As a 2 year old, he performed beautifully in his races…so much so that he was awarded the honor of being the 2010 European Champion 2 year old colt.
As a 3 year old, he has continued to develop and mature at a very high level. As of August 5, 2011, he was ranked #1 in the World Thoroughbred Rankings!
This is truly an achievement of great pride and respect!
Other 3 year old stakes will be running this weekend in our country. In California, the Oak Tree Derby runs on Saturday and the Harold C. Ramser, Sr. (fillies) on Sunday! Then at Keeneland, we have the Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup on Saturday for 3 year old fillies. This is one FUN TIME of the year to be 3!
HERE’S WISHING THE VERY BEST TO ALL OF THE HORSES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS!
Enjoy your handicapping and your weekend!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
PS. I know what MY JOHN did yesterday! I’ll share it with YOU next week! He said it was VERY SPECIAL and I’D BE SO PROUD!
Terry Crow
@signofthetimes and Jeanie-Thank you. The Hollendorfer/Blind Luck situation MAY be perfectly innocent, but it sure smells to high heaven. I also wonder what is going on with Smiling Tiger. @Terri Z-The true story of Life at Ten will probably never be known, except for a few select people, none of which will be racing fans. If enough time goes by, people will forget. Probably what the powers that be is counting on. It is also noted that the owners of Life at Ten had planned to run her through the auction before the Breeders Cup. How could this horse not be tested after that race? @Deborah Richman-Happy Birthday! @Diana S, Denise in AZ and Rosemary McCauly-You might be an Arizona/California redneck if you once picked a horse because you thought that 100-1 odds meant that there was a 100% chance it would win. @Judy Berube, president of NE chapter-You might be a redneck if you ever set fire to your kid’s pup tent on Halloween night. @Susan in TN and Kari Bussell-You might be a redneck if you’ve ever bathed with flea and tick soap. You might be a redneck if you’ve ever stolen clothes from a scarecrow. You might be a redneck if you have a gun rack on your bicycle. You might be a redneck if you have ever used a weed whacker indoors. Will post a joke later.
DJ
For “Z” Friends who would like to share a Mid-Day Prayer:
…………………………………..
Almighty, ever-living God,
is our day and our sunlight, shining on all men and never setting. Let us praise him, saying: Lord, you are our life and our salvation!
Creator of the stars, we offer you in gratitude the first-fruits of this day,
and we commemorate your presence.
May your Spirit guide us today to do what is pleasing to you: may your Wisdom lead us always.
Let us join together around the pasture of your Creation.
Our souls give you thanks
for your immeasurable kindness.
………………….sp. Int. Trina N.
Lucia
Zenyatta you and your whole team are all amazing people, and you are an amazing horse! Lots of love and blessings,
— Your posts always make my day better! :)
judy berube
Dear Z,
Happy Sunday. Love you and love all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Dear DJ:
So good to see your post. Thank you for the beautiful prayer. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Thanks for all the funny Redneck jokes, Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Abigail from Montreal:
Thanks so much for the Steve Haskin link on Bobby F. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Trina:
Another beautiful birthday poem. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear MLV:
Thanks to you and people like you, these horses remain safe. God Bless. Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Congratulations Nereid,I bet on you $ 100.00 to show and I made $270.00 thank you. Love you my dear Zenyatta, Ingrid.
judy berube
Dear Stephanie (s in san diego):
You are very sweet. I brought up the need for Mandatory Retirement Funds for our Thoroughbreds. Although, I don’t think Z’s site is the place to wage campaigns, I found myself elaborating on the subject because I think it’s so important for the welfare of our beloved TB’s. Our new website has a letter, e-mail and telephone call campaign underway on this issue http://www.equi-army-ndo.com/. I know you have been and are a Guardian Angel to TB’s, so you might want to check it out. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn:
Hugs from Russ and me, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Deborah Richman Happy Birthday hugs Ingrid.
Erin
@ Peggy N.
Go to YouTube type Zenyatta in search,in time filter hit this week and you will see NBC coverage of her and John. A short video but adequate.
signofthetimes
@Abigail from Montreal
Thanks for reposting the link from Steve Haskin
On Frankel.
Janis
Zenyatta, I wonder if some day, you will meet Uncle Mo in the breeding shed. Stay healthy and get lots of rest. Sending virtual peppermints your way. Love ya.
judy berube
Dear Erin, Peggy N. and Bonnie:
Here’s the video from You Tube on John S. and Z. Z look great, as does TT. Hugs, JB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wPEYINe8Wc
judy berube
Dear Ingrid Arnone:
Good for you. Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
@DJ-Good to see you posting again. @Diana S, Denise in AZ and Rosemary McCauley-You might be an Arizona/California redneck if you’ve ever mistaken the hallway of a nursing home for a driving range. @Judy Berube, NE chapter-You might be a redneck if you can tel you age by the number of rings in the bathtub. @Susan In TN and Kari Bussell-You might be a redneck if one of your relatives can climb a tree faster than your cat. You might be a redneck if you can spit without opening your mouth. You might be a redneck if your screen door has no screen. You might be a redneck if your beer can collection is considered to be a tourist attraction in your home town. You might be a redneck if your car’s gas pedal is shaped like a bare foot. The following is today’s joke. Do not confuse it with a public service announcement.–With the Christmas season approaching, please look into your heart to help those in need. Hundreds of National Basketball Association players in our very own country are living at or just below the seven-figure salary level and, as if that weren’t bad enough, they will be deprived of pay for several weeks–possibly a whole year–as a result of the current lockout situation. But, now you can help! For only $20,835 a month, that’s only about $694.50 a day, you can help a basketball player remain economically viable during his time of need. This contribution by no means solves the problem, as it barely covers the yearly league minimum. But, it’s a start! Almost $700 may not seem a lot of money to you, but to a basketball player it could mean the difference between a vacation spent golfing in Florida or a cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars is nothing but to a basketball player $700 will almost replace his daily salary. Your commitment of less than $700 per day will enable a player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexus for a new Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio. More information will follow as to how you can follow the player you sponsor.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Thanks for the Redneck jokes. Your other “Non Public Service Announcement” speaks volumes. Hugs JB
Marty R
Yaaay Mike Smith and horse, Joe Carl. First place in first race at Santa Anita today.
Erin
@Judy
Thanks, but I referred others to YouYube since I was able to find it there myself already early this morning. I go there often to view races on various horses where people will leave comments like they do here.
Allie
@Judy Berube – Thank you for finding the John Shirreffs latest interview on YouTube. It was so good to see some current video footage of Zenyatta. Cool.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Uncle Mo logs bullet work.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/65591/uncle-mo-stay-thirsty-work-at-belmont
Andrea
Aww, Teresa, dont you think she looks happy? Green grass and sunshine, the wind in her mane, best of all flagging that tail? Z is hanging with a buddy and growing a baby! I miss seeing her on tv too, but, we have to know that her connections adore her and would only do what is best for her! She did love the track and was very competitive, but passing on those genes is part of the gift that is the Great Zenyatta! Much The Best!!!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Arienza (Azeri filly) clocks bullet work at Churchill Downs.
tony and sue
@Judy B, thanks for directing us to the video of John and Zenny. She is stunning…love her prancing around with a flagged tail. And that rear foot gesture while John gives her a treat is “too cute”.
Ingrid Arnone
Wow, Wow, thank you Nereid, you gave me $ 270.00 and then I bet on the Canadian International on Sarah Lynx $ 200.00 and I won $ 4,690.00, who ever say that horseracing is a bad sport they don’t know what they are saying, thank you dear and beautiful fillies, I love you all, and especially you my dear Zenyatta, Ingrid.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy B, thanks, but wait when you see my other bet, hugs, Ingrid.
eveline
@ Ingrid Arnone – WOW, great weekend, congrats!