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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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    Great lesson today Zenny, I had no idea that it was so involved getting into a BC race. I hope Vic isn’t reading all the posts today or I’ll have a major problem getting her to go to school. She usually rides on Friday so I’ll have to remember to reschedule otherwise I’ll miss too much of Friday’s races. Cooking meals is out on big race days, snacks only grabbed from the kitchen during commercials when beverages are refilled.

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    *Dumpling tag on.
    *Jeans and tennies (my outfit for everything but church)
    @no phone answering
    *ditto for doorbell
    *notebook where I’ve written line-ups for each race
    *prayers for safe trips
    *food? oh yeah, better think about that….
    *dogs out (they’d want the food and Charlie is too chunky!
    @DJ, Shari Voltz, Kari Bussell, and Terry Crow–prayers for you all Miss you tons.
    Sounds like LE had a marvelous party.

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    A sobering article from the New York Times. We all need to be diligent in following what Congress does about this situation and doing what we can. Not meaning to cause Zenyatta’s website to become a political forum, it is posted for information about this aspect of “all things related to horses”http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/us/Horse-Slaughter-Stopped-in-United-States-Moves-Across-Borders.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/us/Horse-Slaughter-Stopped-in-United-States-Moves-Across-Borders.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/us/Horse-Slaughter-Stopped-in-United-States-Moves-Across-Borders.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

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    Hi Zenyatta. How are your party preparations coming? I know you have all of your appointments in place for your mane and hooves. You and TT will look so beautiful! It was a great weekend of racing. Yea to Black Caviar and to the handsome chestnut, (golden boy) Orfevre who is the 7th winner of the Japan Triple Crown. Wow, is he gorgeous! Rapid Redux will be going for his 19 this Thursday at Laurel. Wow, the best of luck to him. As you are well aware, winning just two races in a row is an accomplishment let alone 18 or 19. I heard Mr. Moss is wishing him the best of luck. He is a true horseman and gentleman. Stay comfy in this great fall weather, eat well for two and enjoy your friends. Love you, Angel.

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    Dottie, Zenyatta needs a hat like the one Stay Thirsty is wearing on his Facebook page. How cute!! Even sans hat, Uncle Mo is very handsome. Maybe a new hat for her party??????????

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    this is sweethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emxI-nRGWBE&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emxI-

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    @ Delrene – I had the same problem posting links. You need a little extra space in between what you write and when you paste a link. I hope that makes sense .

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    Eveline – Really got a red face. I did it fine the other day and today, I’m 0 & 2.
    too humiliated to try something else.
    When I sent it to myself it worked fine.
    Thanks though.

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    Responses from post #362
    @Janis
    Sunday Silence was a great race horse. Did you see him run?
    @ Rosemary McCauley
    Definately agree; did not notice her wither padding, I am not sure about shorter topline than bottom line. Good question. I would think long body long stride though ???
    @Judy B
    Oh yes, Shack to lead from start to finish, handicappers are not
    ranking him very high???

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    I am loving people’s BC at home rituals. :)
    @Judy Berube and signofthetimes~ YES, Shack from gate to wire…go beautiful boy with the white face!

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    Dear Zenyatta and my Z Family Larry is doing much better tonight and hoping to get out tomorrow. I want to THANK YOU for the Prayers. I am honored and blessed to have all of you in my life. So many of my family said such beauitful things. I am sorry I am not mentioning you each by name. I am wiped out. I want you to know that I love you all. Thank you. You made me feel so much better. I wish I could meet you at the BC. Maybe someday we will all meet. Again thank you from the bottom of my Heart. Love, Shari

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    @Shari Voltz~ Great News! So thankful to hear Larry is feeling much better. We love you too! When one of us is in need…the Army rallies. Get some rest!

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    @Kimberly Potter
    There is a documentary about the Race track.
    I think it is being closed,
    @JAG maybe can elaborate more or someone who
    Is familar with CA racetracks???

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    Dear Queen Zenyatta & the Royal Baby –

    Dottie has bested herself today with so much well-described and perfectly presented information that fills in the gaps for seasoned horse lovers (I would imagine) and for the late comers to this marvelous horse industry (me, for example). Always stunning! Thank you, Dean Dottie!
    .
    Miss Zenyatta, I wish you could have seen Gelila on Sunday. I wish all the Dumplingz could have been there in person. Imagine this: she’s wearing the yellow colors on her saddle cloth (am I saying this properly) with the Number Four. Hmmm… Ring any bells? Then of course Mario is leading her around the walking ring, and preparing her properly. Mr. Moss waits politely but eagerly, joined soon by Dottie, and of course, soon thereafter by YOUR JOHN. Many in the crowd, like me, were thinking (and saying) “Oh my gosh!” Picture Mikey, now, with the Moss’ silks, getting a leg up. Chills and memories. (We missed your Momma Anne, though. Probably she’s picking out your best outfit for your PARTY!) During Gelila’s race, Mikey brings her from behind – CHEERS! Winner’s Circle! Such good times. So many sweet memories. Congratulations to that pretty Gelila.
    .
    Jeanie – I love you! What a smart girl you are. For those of us who watch racing at home alone with our animals, you are right – there is a ritual that makes the experience richer. :)
    .
    Horse Hugs to All ~~ HH

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    Love the videos of HDG. Larry Jones so big on that
    Baby, watching her run by. And the bath, all I could
    Think of was. It sure is good he was not bathing
    “It’s Tricky”. The bucket clanging and the sponge in her
    Face. What a lovely mare. Best of luck beating the
    Boys.

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    @Shari VOltz–what great news to end our day! We can all rest easier tonight. You go get some much needed rest! Love and hugs.

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    @Jeanie
    1. Wear really comfortable clothes!
    2. My LongHairedMiniDoxie by my side!
    3. I pour a little Makers Mark! So Smooth!
    4. I make as much noise as I want! Empty nester!
    5. Tears of joy for all the gallant efforts!

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    @Shari Voltz hope your husband is doing better as I type this. He will be in my prayers. As others have noted, they will figure it out. Medicine has come a long way. (I am also an R.N.) Thank you Dottie for the info about how they select horses for the race. Kudos to Black Caviar also. A sprinter for the ages.

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    Dear Signofthetimes:
    If Shack is rested and feeling good, I think he will surprise the pundits. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Signofthetimes:
    I think I should add also that I hope Shack draws a decent post and has a good, safe trip (safe trip for all). Hugs, JB

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    Dear Ingrid Arnone:
    Hello to you. I have been spending a lot of time writing and sending e-mails for our new website. But, I do try to post here every day to say Hello to Z and my wonderful Z Family. Hope you are well and good handicapping on Breeder’s Cup Day. Hugs, JB

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