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Diary Post #363

Silks of the KEENELAND STAKES WINNERS line their Paddock Area. Many of these races are preps for the World Championship Events each year! Photo by John Shirreffs <br>

Good Morning,

It is October 24th…the day for Pre-Entries to take place for the 2011 Breeders’ Cup. This means that ALL horses who are hoping to run in the World Championship races this year must let the officials know their plans by going through the pre-entry process.

By noon today East Coast time, a pre-entry form for each participating horse and the fees must be submitted to the Breeders’ Cup Office. The BC Staff, in turn, will compile the various entries for each race and get them ready for publication. A horse may be pre-entered for 2 events at this time. On the form, the owner/trainer places a 1 by their first choice and a 2 by their second race option. If the horse is planning on just one race, that is the only race these connections pre-enter for at this time.

If a race does not “overfill”…which means less than 14 entrants, all pre-entered horses will get the opportunity to run in the race of their choice. If the race does “overfill / oversubscribe”…which means more than 14 horses select a particular race as their first choice, then the Racing Secretaries Panel selects the top 14 horses they feel should be in this race based upon their Past Performances for the year, current form, and points earned. The other horses go on the Also Eligible list.

This Wednesday, after all of the above is considered, the final list of pre-entries is released to the press. The horses continue to train, prepare, and work towards their BIG DAY!

Step 2 of this process takes place on October 31st. The final entry procedures are completed. At this time, if a horse has been pre-entered in 2 races, his/her connections must now declare which race they will be participating in…their preference. The final entry fees are paid. The post positions are drawn and the fields for the 2 days of racing are finalized.

In the oversubscribed races, the first 14 horses are in the body of the race for the post position draw and 2 other horses will be listed as ALSO-ELIGIBLES. They will be listed in order of preference by the Racing Secretaries Panel. It is all such a detailed and well-organized process. Wishing all the best to each horse pre-entered this morning and their connections. It is such a special time!

With Love,
Hugs to All~(Yeah, Black Caviar! #15…I’m sending you a HIGH HOOF for your accomplishment!)
Z

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    Hi Zenyatta,
    I have been your devoted follower since I first saw you run in the 2009 Breeder’s Cup Classic. In fact, because of you, I added HRTV and TVG to my cable package so that I wouldn’t miss any of your races! I have never posted before today but have been a daily visitor to your website. I feel as if I know so many of your faithful friends–just by reading the posts each day. What a captivating group you all are–so friendly and caring.

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    Dear Zenyatta. I am getting so…. excited for the upcoming Breeder’s Cup. Thank you very much for the great information on the entry process. I hope to see some Moss and Team Z horses on the list. Just wanted to drop a quick line while I am home for lunch. Caught the high hoof to Black Caviar, you are so supportive of your fellow equines, Zenny, its great! We all try to do the same thing for each other. Love you!!! Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
    @Shari – I was so sorry to hear about Larry, you know how much I care for you both. Please let him know I will be praying and thinking only good thoughts. If you need anything, just call. Love to you both.
    @JAG – Thanks for all of the great links!
    @The Kennedys – Loved the picture of Mo and his cat. RIP Bernstein.
    @All who enjoyed the Secretariat tribute and Silver Charm lins – Thank you!
    @signofthetimes – Haven’t forgotten you. Just was a little busy this weekend. In fact I am still catching up on some of the posts from Sunday. I will get your information done soon. I do appreciate all of your great posts and wonderful spirit!!
    @Diane S – Thinking about you. So sorry for the loss of your Aunt Helen. She must have had an amazing life!
    @DJ – So nice to see your post.
    @All who are ill or missing from the site – Know that you have my prayers and positive thoughts. You are never missing from my heart.
    @Katie Clawson – Winstar is wonderful, I know you will enjoy it. I don’t know when you are scheduled to leave Lexington, but Lanes End does have a Fan Appreciation Day and Open House from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Sunday, November 6th. No appointment is necessary. Maybe you could stop by before you have to leave.

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    Sorry the Arienza link did not work. She was #2 of 60 working at Churchill Downs today. Five furlongs in 59:60 breezing.

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    @ Shari Voltz- thinking of you and your husband . @ All Texans – so glad the weather is finally cooperating. @ the Grandma’s – hope Keith & Evyn Bell are doing well and their mommy’s are recuperating. @ Signofthetimes – really enjoying your links, sometimes I don’t have the time to find them myself.

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    @JAG and Kennedy’s
    Thanks for the great links on Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty and HDG. Love Larry Jones’s comments. Mo and Thirsty seem ready. Mo too cute with his cat.

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    For those who are Blood-Horse subscribers, there is an interesting article entitled “Training Offspring of Sires: Medaglia D’Oro.” Comments from their trainers and photos — Rachel and Tasty Temptation will be of particular interest. Page 2846, October 22, 2011 issue.

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    @ Trina Nagel
    Thanks so much for being you.
    You are a very wonderful talented person.
    So very thoughtful to write all those poems for everyone.

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    Thank you Zen/Dottie for all the interesting racing info, I have often wondered what they meant when they said ” also eligible”. I am hoping we don’t lose any more of our American horses before the races, it sure seems like a lot of good ones who should be there….won’t.’
    @Cheryl Smith & Sharon-Vermont I agree with you and am hoping STAY THIRSTY wins and finally gets out from behing MO’S shadow. I love Mo too and hope he wins his race and I love the cat pic.
    @Shari Voltz praying for your husband’s return to good health. Hang in there.
    I am so excited that LE is having their fan appreciation open house. We went last year and they said refreshments will be served. I told my girlfriend we were going to get coffee and doughnuts so we didn’t have to eat first. Well, my god, they had a sumptuous spread, bergoo stew, squash soup, mini sandwiches, fruit, all kinds of desserts, wine, and when I went to the coffee urn they told me it was full of Woodford Reserve bourbon. Well I just had a half cup of that, but wow it was great. They passed out LE hats with their horses names on them, all the A P Indy ones were long gone but my hubby walks around with a Rock Hard Ten hat now. Has caused some smirks here and there. But I am elated to know I will get to see my main man INDY as he is getting older now and I don’t know when I’ll get back to Kentucky again. If you have the chance be sure and go to the farm it’s lovely, the stallions are beautiful, and maybe there’s a chance we can see Big MAMA across the field.
    Luv you Z and kisses on your nose

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    @All and Zenyatta,
    –
    Steve Haskin has a wonderful blog about the impact of the ladies in the past 6 years (he’s not excluding earlier female sensations, but he’s calling attention to the fact that in the past 6 years in particular, it is noticeable all over the world).
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    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2011/10/22/girls-gone-wild.aspx
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    Great article, and a great list of super fillies/mares who have seriously changed the face of the sport. The male vs. female aspect catches the interest of the general public and has overall been great for the sport. As usual, Steve brings his unique perspective on the subject and it is a great read. The people who comment at his blog are all usually very nice, and I learn a lot by following some of his regulars.
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    Can’t wait to meet many of your fans at your party, Z! We’ll all have to use our FB and Zenyatta.com ‘handles’ so we will recognize each other!! Hugs to all!! Ann Maree

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    Hi Zenny, thanks for the great information. I’m learning a lot from you and it does change the way one views things re racing when they have a little knowledge (sometimes a dangerous thing!). And always thanks to AD (Amazing Dottie).
    @Shari Voltz – the power of prayer is mighty and you’ve got lots of us here doing just that. Sending positive vibes to your husband and you, and prayers are popping!
    @The Kennedy’s – thanks so much for the link on Uncle Mo. There’s something about that boy – I just love him!

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    Zenyatta – the air is becoming electric in anticipation of Breeders Cup. Good luck to all who are entered. Won’t be the same without the QUEEN but I am looking forward to all the races.
    @Terry Crow – hope all is well.

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    I am revolting against Mom to not go to school on Friday, Zen, In memory of YOU and YOUR PARTY! Don’t worry, I don’t do this all the time, it would be my first absence the WHOLE YEAR! it will not be the same without you Zen, nobody can beat you!

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    @Kimberly Potter
    @All Z’isters
    Thanks Kimberly for your comment. So on Saturday, I gather with my T-bred people. But on Friday, I want to be home alone and soak it all in.
    I want to know what YOU would describe as the IDEAL BREEDER’S CUP HOME ALONE NOTHING BETWEEN MY EYEBALLS AND THE TV RITUAL.
    1. Do you WEAR a special hat or shirt?
    2. Do you take the PHONE OFF THE HOOK and IGNORE the DOORBELL?
    3. Do you throw the cat outside (mine is black — so bad luck?)
    4. Do you scream and yell even if you are
    HOME ALONE?
    5. Is there something special you EAT or DRINK while watching?
    Let’s talk about this. I want to know what a hard-core BC watcher does behind closed doors! And I’ll bet Sister Z would be interested as well. TELL ALL!
    J

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    @Jeanie~ Well…
    1. I think I will wear my Z Dumplingz name tag, because I have one…
    2. No phone and definately ingnore the doof bell…
    3. My Rella (all black kitty) and Rio (black and white) will stay in with me cuz they love to watch horseracing with me (that’s all watch on weekends)
    4. And YES! Yell and scream Go Baby, Go Baby, Go as they tear down the stretch for home….with tears running down your face because thats just what watching horses to do me…
    5. As I sip on my Vodka/Cranberry’s all day…
    There you have it….Kimberly’s day at the races at home…
    Oh my, what will I be like if I get to come to BC 2012?

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