Good Morning,
We have all had a day to review the Breeders’ Cup pre-entries and the anticipated fields. It will be very interesting to follow the cross-entered horses as they finalize their racing plans.
The next step in the ENTRY process for the Championship EVENTS will take place on October 31st. This is the day when the connections formally ENTER their horse for a specific race and the final fees are paid by the owner. Fourteen horses will be accepted for the BODY of each field and 2 also-eligibles…if the race is over-subscribed.
To quote the Breeders’ Cup Horsemens’ Information Guide on the final entry options which might be considered on this day, “A horse will be permitted to enter 2 Breeders’ Cup Championships races under the following conditions: (i) the horse is eligible for both races; (ii) the races will be contested on different days; (iii) the pre-entry and entry fees are paid for both races; and (iv) neither race is oversubscribed. A horse may not double-enter Breeders’ Cup Championships races if the effect of such double entry is to exclude another horse from competing. A horse entered in two Championship races on different days may not compete on both days.”
“Scratch time for all Championships races to be contested on both Championship Friday and Championship Saturday will be 8:00 a.m. (EDT, Friday, November 4, 2011.”
Thus, a horse like GIO PONTI will have to decide the race he is competing in by the October 31st Entry dead-line. He has pre-entered for both the MILE and the CLASSIC. They both run on the same day…so his decision must be finalized on this entry date. The same would be true of SIDNEY’S CANDY who is cross-entered in the MILE DIRT and TURF…which both run on the same day.
So many details! It is always interesting to note how many things need to be properly taken care of to make these days go smoothly for all concerned.
Amidst all of these things, the horses and their connections need to travel to CHURCHILL DOWNS, settle in, and train forwardly for these special races.
The European contingent arrives in large groups on certain days and must immediately go to a Quarantine Barn area. These horses reside in this special area during their stay at Churchill Downs and train together at a special designated time each morning.
Other participating horses arrive from different racing jurisdictions on the various plane schedules each trainer is working with right now. In reality, so many detailed ‘safety procedures’ on so many specific levels are constantly initiated and followed by our industry for the benefit of all.
There is so much to think about right now!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(A special hug to our dear friend,Samantha, at this very difficult time…the loss of her beloved father, Mace.)
Z
Kendra
To all involved in The Hunt for Omaha, you might consider contacting the Thoroughbred Times or Bloodhorse since it sounds like they wrote articles concerning this mystery in the past. Just a thought. Keep up the good work. I am just loving this story about Zenyatta and Tasty T making a getaway. How cute. Just like Zenyatta to have a great adventure.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Gio Ponti –Not surprising, but we were hoping for the BCC.
http://www.drf.com/news/breeders%E2%80%99-cup-gio-ponti-will-start-mile
suew/VA
Zenny…so much excitement is in the air with the upcoming BC races. You will be the main event on Friday with your party…Wahoo! I hope we get lots of pictures and descriptions from all of those who are lucky to go. You continue to give us the best education ever…you and Dottie are working on a book…I hope!
SHERRY D. WV.
HI EVERYBODY, WE ARE SO HOPING THE BREEDERS RACES WILL HAVE GREAT WEATHER. IT IS SO EXCITING. WISH SOME OF MY PICKS WERE NOT IN THE SAME RACE. IT IS HARD TO DECIDE. THE BEST HORSE WILL WIN AND I PRAY SAFE GOING FOR EVERY RACE .. LOVE SHERRY D.
Margie in So. Calif.
Hi Zenny, just flying by with a quick hi and I love you!
@Z’ers – Loving all these posts (and yesterdays)filled with so much info. I’m caught up in the Omaha story, enjoyed the Larry Jones article, the carousel (definitely!), and really love knowing where everyone is from – great idea. Hope to slow down on the weekend and be able to absorb all this good stuff.
Enjoy your day, Zenny, and a big hi to Tasty T.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Congrats to Rapid Redux on No. 19. Hugs, JB
HappyHarriet
Two quick notes for your fans, Zenny.
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Anyone interested in seeing a nice filly working out on Saturday (with owner, trainer, and Kayla Stra), let me know.
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Also, there may be some available seats at the Frontrunner at Santa Anita for Saturday as well if you want to sit for a bit or have a cold drink or something delicious to eat before going on with your day. For info email: Harriet (at) Happy Harriet Handmade (dot) com.
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Congrats to Rapid Redux and Safe Travels to our lovely Blind Luck. ~~HH
Karen
I love you Zenyatta. Have a beautiful day– as beautiful as you are.
Margie in So. Calif.
P.S. Zenny, please tell Dottie and John I’m very sorry about their friend Samantha’s loss. Deepest sympathy to her, and her family, over the loss of their beloved Mace.
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
Dottie and Zenyatta – a special thanks for today’s post. It sounds like such a busy time for you and keeping us informed is just so wonderful and appreciated.
Love your carousel replication. Beautiful. I will definitely be there before the New Year….
Congratulations to Rapid Redux. Well done!
darlene
congratulations to Rapid Redux But, you will always be the queen love ya Zenyatta.
Karen Gogue Zennyland So. Cal Long Beach
JAG
Yes, I know! I can not get either one to upload…I did post photos of Blind Luck to her FB page.
Laura
thanks for keeping us updated Z!!! cant belive it is next weekend!!!! Cant wait!!! but the classic will bring tears to my eyes
Karen Gogue Zennyland So. Cal Long Beach
JAG
You are TOO CUTE! And by the time I get the video of your birthday bash to you, (featuring Miss lovely Dottie herself! and the handsome Mike Smith!) you will be catching up to me on birthdays, and trying to beat me on the merry-go-round Zenny! LOL!
Jeanie
Joyce in Vegas,
Thanks for your response. I think I will contact them. Do you know if Old Friends is aware of Omaha’s situation? I wonder if they might be of assistance also.
j
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Joyce from Vegas–great sleuthing. It would be a great project for a student looking for a topic. More difficult, though, since eo many of the participants are gone.
Gloria Jeanne - The O.C.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/10/27/havre-de-grace-vs-zenyatta.aspx
Zenyatta – Still winning races – and still attending the Breeder’s Cup one year after almost winning’s the Classic for a second time…. way to go – High Hoof
Erin
@The Kennedys
I am so greatful for the sweet article on Larry Jones and Zenyatta. You know what? I still carry the Derby ticket in my wallet when I bet on EB 5/3/08. When I read Larry was training HDG I was so thrilled. I too go to her FB page each day. Great videos. She has become literally his “saving Grace”. In return, he has enabled her to become all she was meant to be and more. It’s so neat to see him actually ride her and be so happy and at peace once again. They have given me such a joy having another glorious filly to root for this year and hopefully next year too!
Kathleen Kimber KC.MO
Well as much as I love Goldie I got to root for Gio he is long overdue for a BC win.
Kathleen Kimber KC.MO
@JAG How do I locate the web cam at the Kentucky Horse Park I haven’t been able so far to find it. HELP
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
Opposites attract: The kitten raised by a crow ~ MUST WATCH VIDEO!
http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/opposites-attract-the-kitten-raised-by-a-crow
Too cute! Too precious! =^..^=
tony and sue
Thanks for the link to the latest article on our Zenny which speculated about the outcome of a possible race between The Queen and HDG. We simply chuckle when reading these things. Oh, there are some really good horses on the track…male and female. But there is not one who can compare to Zenyatta for several reasons. She wrote her own story…dancing before and after a race. And how she raced! Sometimes we think noone realized how FAST she really was. She did it with such grace and little effort…at least to our eyes. Her victories brought tears, cheers and joyfulness that hasn’t been seen in decades or maybe ever. Godlie is good, Black Caviar is good and HDG is also good. However, none of them could compare to Zenyatta when she was doing her thing on the track. She left us all breathless and hopeful…and wasn’t it grand!
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
@ Kathleen Kimber, hi!
I learned of this cam years ago while visiting John Henry. The cam faces Cigar’s paddock. You will usually see the “Champ” come out to graze in the afternoons.
http://www.kyhometown.com/kyhorsepark/
How to use:
1) You have to use the refresh key at least 1 minute or longer for the image to “change”. Right now it’s 7 p.m. ET so you will hardly see anything but the lights. But check in tomorrow :-)
2) To enlarge LEFT CLICK on the image.
Viewing the cam keeps my heart in Lexington… close to Zenyatta… close to where John Henry is buried! Seeing Cigar, too, makes me smile. I also love seeing the “change of seasons”. The pics I’ve captured are a hit on my FB wall LOL
Enjoy! Let me know if it works for you…
Judy G
Vicki B.
In dubious honor of Terry C., who ain’t here at the moment: You might be a redneck if you think a stock tip is advice on worming your hogs. You might be a redneck if you’ve been married three times and still have the same in-laws. You might be a redneck if you take a load of stuff to the dump, and bring back more than you took.
Margaret
Greetings from Reno NV. I’m at the Wild Horse and Burro conference. If you go to wild hose perseveration league you should be able to find a link to this conference. I heard dr. Cochran talk about genetic diversity which went way over me. Now Dr. Turner is talking about WinEquus and modeling. Public is invited to speak in an hour or so.
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Dear Zenyatta I have to tell you that you are so lucky, because your team are really a wonderful people, they always take there time to give us all that great information; this is the reason we all love you so much! In my opinion no one is like you even if their get to number 19, I will love you forever Ingrid.
Pam Zacek,
wow Zen I learn something new from your diary, every time I see it, this is so good to know I offen wondered, how it all came about , knowing you had to run in one race, or not in another, and this kinda of explains this one to me, I hope I can get the breeders cup, again, it was so worth, it, to see you win and last year, the almost win, like to me it was a two sec delay, or you would have done it, no question about that to me, hows the baby doing, hope all is well in that, and the party is coming, for you, or did it happen, forgot, what weekend, it would be, anyway,I hope I get it, and see it all, Love you Zen and hope you get to Party too, for your party, but no guinesse again, not yet, anyway, that will be yur treat for when baby zen is born and all that, Kisses, to you on that pretty nose of yours and wispers in your ear, your the best, thanks for all the information, its so great to know all this, makes more sense now, to me some of these races..
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Dear Judy B, thank for your concerns about my Mom, hugs Ingrid.
Dear Barbara W, thank you to you to for your concerns about my Mom, hugs Ingrid.
Congratulations to Rapid Redux. Ingrid.
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
@My condolences to Samantha on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Margaret
Correction it wasn’t Dr. Turner it was Dr Jenkins…