Good Morning and Happy Friday to Everyone,
Photography is such an amazing thing! Today, I wanted to share with you some of the gorgeous views TASTY and I have each day from our paddock. We truly have such a beautiful environment…and we actually do take the time to appreciate how fortunate we are! Yesterday was a lovely morning, and our dear pal, Sarah, was kind enough to take some of these photos for US to share with ALL of YOU!
Along this line, I wanted to make ALL of YOU aware of a FILM FESTIVAL that is being sponsored by HRTV and SANTA ANITA. It might be something many of you, who are real film and photography enthusiasts, would like to participate in during the upcoming months.
To quote the HRTV/SANTA ANITA news release sent to Dottie, “Santa Anita Park and HRTV have announced plans for a first-ever non-fiction documentary competition entitled “A Day at the Races”, which will be open to film students and filmmakers wishing to make a five-minute or less Santa Anita based film. ”
Access to the grounds and credentials to shoot the footage one would like to use in their presentation is being offered as part of the package for the individuals who enter the contest.
Per their press release, “A Day at the Races” entries will be judged by a panel of racing and entertainment professionals and will offer a first prize of $10,000, a second prize of $5,000 and a third prize of $3,000. An additional $10,000 first prize will be awarded to the winner through an on-line poll.”
All details and specific deadlines for each phase of this competition are outlined in the official press release, which I’ve included at the end of this post.
This sounds so exciting! What a great opportunity for all of you creative fans who have a great sense of ‘film’ and a true love and appreciation for our sport. Just imagine the different dynamic approaches one could use in doing a DOCUMENTARY SHORT with “A Day at the Races” theme.
Why not…..GIVE IT A “SHOT”! (No pun intended!) HOOVES CROSSED to all of my friends who enter!
Have a wonderful weekend…enjoy the terrific racing around the country and all of the excitement happening in the world of SPORTS!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Please keep us posted on your FILM progress!)
Z
HRTV FILM FESTIVAL TO DEBUT AT SANTA ANITA,
OVER $25K IN PRIZE MONEY OFFERED FOR DOCUMENTARY
SHORTS WITH ‘A DAY AT THE RACES’ THEME
ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2012)—Santa Anita Park and HRTV have announced plans for a first-ever non-fiction documentary competition entitled “A Day at the Races,” which will be open to film students and filmmakers wishing to make a five-minute or less Santa-Anita based film.
“A Day at the Races” entries will be judged by a panel of racing and entertainment professionals and will offer a first prize of $10,000, a second prize of $5,000 and a third prize of $3,000. An additional $10,000 first prize will be awarded to the winner through an on-line poll.
Application entries, which must be made in-person, will be accepted beginning Jan. 20, with the first day of shooting scheduled for Feb. 9. Shooting will continue through March 25 and all film submissions will be due no later than March 28, with winners to be announced on Santa Anita’s closing day, April 22.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Santa Anita to initiate this project,” said HRTV President Scott Daruty. “Dating back to its opening in 1934, Santa Anita has been synonymous with great film production.
“The movie Seabiscuit was filmed almost entirely at Santa Anita in 2003 and it was a huge hit. We’re now about to roll out HBO’s dramatic series LUCK (on Jan. 29). We think there’s going to be a great deal of interest in this first-ever film festival.” There is a general entry fee of $200 and students may enter for $50 with valid student identification by February 15. Those entering after that date may do so for $250 and $75 respectively.
“This project is going to enable us to reach a group of highly creative people who are anxious to help us tell our story,” said Santa Anita’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chris Quinn. “It’s exciting to think about aspiring film makers at a number of local colleges and universities, as well as a wide range of independent filmmakers, converging on Santa Anita to produce a short-subject film of this nature. It should be a lot of fun.”
Each entrant will be given two film festival credentials which will allow shooting access to all public area at Santa Anita. Additionally, each entrant will be given 10 Club House passes good for admission throughout Santa Anita’s winter/spring meeting.
Final submissions should be made to www.hrtv.com. All entries must be made in person at Santa Anita. Credentials must also be picked up and payment made in-person at Santa Anita
For more information and to submit finished projects, visit http://www.santaanitalive.com.
JJ from MN
Zenyatta i love the view of your rear. I’m sure the other racehores on the track loved the view too. Then again maybe the boys enjoyed it.
I found this video on youtube of you the song fits you perfect i think. It’s called Long Live Zenyatta.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LXIYkUN3Vc
delon scott
Thank you for your photos Zenyatta–and for sharing that beautiful view, I can’t wait until March, it’s almost time to start counting down the days until your foal arrives, it will be the most exciting month ever–none of us are going to get any sleep waiting for the news! What a wonderful world of fans and friends you have.
Pati
Just heard Blind Luck will be bred to Bernie!! Luck man he is. Two superstar ladies to be the wonderful moms to his foals. :)
Vickie A Dana Point
Beautiful pics and so happy you continue to do well…
HEY all the candles are out! We need some lit! http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=ZENNY
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Sandy in NE Ohio–I’m so glad I didn’t miss your post to me. Yes, our boys looked terrible yesterday. I’m glad I wasn’t there. it was bad enough on tv. However, our wonderful GIRLS won big over KS ST 76-41. Their unbeaten streak is still alive.
It is so good to be back. I have been completely out of it this past week with a very sick, hospitalized hubby, who was suffereing from 2 infections at the same time. We are home now, and I just pray the meds will work because they are hard on the system.
I have to say I LOVED the picture of Giacomo. Some time back, I loved the video of him that was on BH website.
I also enjoyed the trip down memory lane with the comments about Trigger, Roy, and Dale, etc. Someone asked the question (can’t remember who) about Hopalong’s horse. Hubby is sitting right here, and he knows it, but when he retrieves it from his memory bank (lol!), I’ll pass it on.
@Patricia–many of us will be praying for your dear Jon tomorrow. Please report back when you can.
@Terry Crow–I have mossed your jokes the last few days!
Terry Crow
Barbara=I posted yesterday but I did not post Friday. Today’s in a while.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Barbara, I thought I hadn’t seen your name for a while. Sounds like the best news is that hubby is home. Antibiotics are certainly a double-edged sword – best possible outcome is that they do the job without messing something else up (especially if one has been hospitalized). Hope he will continue to improve. Three cheers for your Baylor girls – didn’t know that when I posted last night. On the men’s side, It will be interesting to see what happens to several of the top five teams when the new rankings come out given the losses over the weekend. Hang in there!
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Barbara, gee I sure pray you hubby gets better real fast those viruses can be real nasty. I’ml pretty sure Hopalong’s horse was name TOPPER. Hugs
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Barbara, I hope your hubby is getting well – rest and recovery from meds!
Especially Horses / Southern California
Barbara, I pray your husband recovers quickly. God is able to heal us physically, but even when he does not, we must still rejoice and pray and give thanks, for he is still our Lord and Savior and Healer. We can look forward to a time when our bodies are restored by God. What a wonderful time that will be when we are all healed of our afflictions and don’t need to worry about becoming sick again. Lots of rejoicing will be heard, forever.
Darlene Daniels
Especially horses. AMEN!
Darlene Daniels
Barbara, I wish a speedy recovery for your hubby. Darlene Daniels
Especially Horses / Southern California
HRTV is doing a story on Ebby right now!
carol in utah
Of course I don’t get that…maybe its on computer…will check
Especially Horses / Southern California
Ah…hardly a “story”, turned out to be a short (very short” snippet). The best tidbit to come out of it was “the barn has huge hopes for her”.
carol in utah
Could not get to computer fast enough…..oh welll
CIGAR IS OUT…
signofthetimes
What was it about???
Especially Horses / Southern California
@signofthetimes:
HRTV mentioned they were going to take a look at Eblouissante. Well it turned out HRTV did not offer much in real news and it was only about a 5 minute piece. I get more information and links to Ebby at this site.
carol in utah
Happy Sunday morn lovely Z…..read Mr haskins new article yesterday…short list of 12 to watch for Derby….no Hansen….no Union Rags….but FOUR of your bernies boys made it…thats a.third of the whole list….also, no girls on the list….I think there are a couple of your lady friends out there that may take issue with that…big snow here yesterday so its headed your way….keep warm and dry….make sure tasty does too….wont be long now…all your potential nannies are pacing…kisses for your soft nose and some for tasty too……
carol in utah
Being electronically challenged…I cant do links…find article at bloodhorse.com
Trina Nagele in So Cal
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DELRENE!
I’ll be back in a bit
With a poem to celebrate it!
Linda in Fla.
Carol in Utah: I enjoyed your comments on Nashua. I went to Spendthrift after visiting Secretatiat, and Spectacular Bid among others at Claiborne and I have the most amazing home movies of each. They also include Seattle Slew, and Affirmed but my favorite shot is of Nashua. The grooms had to encourage each of the aforementioned horses to pose but when Nashua was led out of the last stall at the stallion barn, he posed regally,on his own, ears pricked, sway backed, and grizzled but knowing full well that he was something special. After I found that he appears on both sides of Zenyatta’s bloodlines I was convinced that he was the one who passed on many of her wonderful characteristcs to her. He was always my favorite til Zenyatta.
carol in utah
Regal….just knew he was special…but benevolent…cant spell either
signofthetimes
Steve Haskin Derby Dozen; Have fun reading; interesting list !!!
Stephanoatsee, Shackerlford’s 1/2 brother is on the list/ trained by Graham Motion
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/01/21/haskin-s-derby-trail-it-s-in-the-blood.aspx
signofthetimes
The above Derby List is a pedigree list;
Guess Hansen does not have pedigree; but surprises always happen !!!!!
Like Giacamo !!!!
Hansen’s first race; the Holy Bull
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67092/hansen-set-for-holy-bull-after-quick-drill
signofthetimes
Pas Verdes goes to Frumious torches;
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67087/frumious-torches-wet-track-in-palos-verdes
signofthetimes
sorry Palos; no Pas
signofthetimes
Love the way Trevor Denman says Palos Verdes with his South African accent !!!
signofthetimes
Repost : Highlights from Eclipse Awards
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/slideshow/Eclipse12/2011-eclipse-awards#LTIxMTg4MzUyMTI
signofthetimes
Repost of a favorite slideshow of “V”, Zenny’s “mom” with last years foal;
we can get an idea of what Zenny will look like running the paddock
with her foal.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/04/20/catching-up-with-silverbulletday-and-vertigineux.aspx
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Great link!
signofthetimes
2012 Foal Births as of January 11, 2012
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2012/01/11/notable-first-foals-of-2012.aspx
Doreen in CT
Good Afternoon Zenny – I hope that you and Tasty are enjoying the day.
@All- some wonderful pictures from Barbara Livingston of some of the greats in 1986 (both horse and human): http://www.drf.com/blogs/blast-past-10-1986
RIP Arnold Pressin, a Kentucky veterinarian who built the Kentucky Training Center which was the first Kentucky site for the Fasig-Tipton Sales.
signofthetimes
Hi Doreen
Love this post and link;
the Broad Brush Pennsylvania Derby link and ride was really something;
Broad Brush “lost it” around the turn and bolted; great ride by Angel Cordaro;
“put him back to gether” and won.
TB can be challenging and you never know when they will “go off”.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Doreen, thanks for posting these wonderful old photos its great to the old guys who appear in many pedigrees.
signofthetimes
Doreen
Love Lady’s Secrets dominant win over the boy’s in the Whitney
She just mowed them down; gate to wire.
Especially Horses / Southern California
Doreen, thanks for posting. It is always a joy to see Barbara Livingston’s work, she’s brilliant.
signofthetimes
Number of TB foals down for 2012;
on the right side of this link is a picture of Chester Webber, driving champion and owner
of the Great Jamacia (belgian feedlot to driving champion equine)
http://www.equinews.com/article/fewer-thoroughbred-foals-expected-2012
signofthetimes
Frankel’s “first start” not unitl May 2012
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/horse_racing/16033203.stm
Abigail from Montreal
Geez…doesn’t that seem REALLY far away when you’re only in January?****
signofthetimes
It sure does; guess they are pointing him to races later in the year;
wasn’t he running in 2011 by now ????
signofthetimes
Stephanoatsee is sired by AP Indy that is why the derby trail is a good place
for him. Wouldn’t that be really great racing luck of Graham Motion wins
the Derby two years in a row????
Has any trainer done that???
Doreen in CT
signofthetimes – there were six trainers who won back-to-back Kentucky Derbys:
1932/1933 – Herbert J. Thompson (Burgoo King & Brokers Tip)
1948/1949 – Ben A. Jones (Citation & Ponder)
1957/1958 – Jimmy Jones (Iron Liege & Tim Tam)
1972/1973 – Lucien Laurin (Riva Ridge & Secretariat)
1995/1996 – D. Wayne Lukas (Thunder Gulch & Grindstone)
1997/1998 – Bob Baffert (Silver Charm & Real Quiet)
Ben A. Jones won the most: 6 (1938, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952)
signofthetimes
Thanks Doreen
We have so many great historians on this site.
Can’t believe someone won 6; so impressive.
signofthetimes
Arienza back at Oaklawn
http://www.drf.com/news/oaklawn-arienza-back-american-beauty
Terry Crow
@Rosemary McCauley, Denise in AZ and Diana S, charter members of Arizona/New Mexico chapter-You might be a redneck if you think the ultimate beauty treatment is using Preparation H to prevent wrinkles. @Judy Berube, president of new England chapter-You might be a redneck if your best sofa came out of a Chevrolet. @Marshall, president of North Carolina chapter-You might be a redneck if your boots cost more than your wedding ring. @Marty R, president of Colorado chapter-You might be a redneck if you and six of your neighbors split the cable bill. @Stephanie in San Diego and Vicki B, members of the California chapter-You might be a redneck if your toothbrush is a hand-me-down. @Debbie G, president of Kentucky chapter-You might be a redneck if you had to hitch hike on your honeymoon. @signofthetimes, president of Texas chapter-You might be a redneck if you have to go through more than two gates to get to your house. @Darlene Daniels, president of Indiana chapter-You might be a redneck if you’ve ever vacationed in a rest area. @Sue Fredrick and Sally B, charter members of Wisconsin chapter, presidency to be determined-You might be a redneck if your bridal veil was made of window screen. @Brenda S, president and Abigail in Montreal, member of Canadian chapter-You might be a Canadian redneck if being the designated driver means limiting yourself to a six pack. @Susan in TN and Kari Bussell-You might be a redneck if your family reunion is sponsored by a beer company. You might be a redneck if the three little words your husband says to you is “gimme a beer.” You might be a redneck if your mom ran off with the neighbor’s dog. You might be a redneck if your garage looks better than your house. You might be a redneck if you’ve ever changed the numbers on your house so that the police can’t find you.
signofthetimes
Great jokes, today;
Laughing all the way to the gates (there are 3).
Marty R / Colorado
Oh my gosh, Terry. Now you’re reading my mail.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks, Terry, for some good chuckles. Your “split the cable” reminded me of when my service tanked, the most experienced of 3 repairmen finally figured out my polecat-redneck neighbor over-the-fence was pirating my signal off the phone-pole. He laughed as he said, “We fixed him.” No problems since. As for “boots”, yesterday on the radio, a woman in a country band said when she first met one bandmate 10 years ago, she realized he was a real cowboy, and added “I mean he even wore boots in the house, with sweatpants”.
Terry Crow
Vicki-Thanks for sharing. Now I am curious about what happened to your neighbor.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Terry, I don’t know for sure, but I think just something final & preventive at the pole. And they may well have “turned him in” to whoever, which is fine by me, as the neighhbor had already done a few other unpleasant things.
Abigail from Montreal
YUP ….that would be SERIOUS Redneck talk, Terry !!!!
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Done that in my younger days I’m now ashamed to say. I stay home these days!!
Terry Crow
Brenda-Do you drink Labatt’s at home?
Darlene Daniels
Good ones Terry, Hey, are you a redneck if you still have your blue Christmas lights up, even after the Indianapolis Colts have been out of it all, all season now? Just askin, just sayin!
Terry Crow
Darlene-That is way beyond redneck. Sounds more like Hoosier.
Delrene in Carlsbad, Ca
Hi Trina – Thanks, so much……. I definitely look forward to your poems for all the birthday folks. The best birthday present was a call from my son far away in Afghanistan – Due home in Mid-to late March. That will be the best birthday gift ever – My “baby” coming home and Zenyatta’s baby coming into the world!!!!
and a bonus. All year I thought I was for some reason going to have my 68th…. and for some crazy, dumb reason, I just wasn’t counting, I’m only 67 this year! Lost a year. Math was never my strong suit! so I’m a young 67 now. ha ha ha.
have a wonderful day at Santa Anita folks, was hoping to get up there for my birthday. We will come up some other weekend…… Hugs and lots of peppermints to you and Tasty. Congrats to “your Mikey” for his win yesterday.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Happy Birthday Delrene, and congratulations on gaining a year, I’ll have to try that, what a pleasant surprise!! Will keep praying for your sons safe return, as I do for all our wonderful military personnel. They so deserve our thanks for all that they do and all they give up.
Abigail from Montreal
Delrene: Very Happiest of Birthdays! I’m so glad that I “tuned in late” because I wouldn’t have wanted to miss the opportunity to send you B-day greetings. I hope your day continues to be filled with the voices of those you love and who love you — and wish you a year of joy, laughter, peace and love. XXXXXXXXX
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Happy Birthday aging backwards, Delrene! I did that too, a few years back, and it did make me feel better, to find out I wasn’t as old as I thought. Altho laughing at feeling a bit dumb.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Dear Delrene—I’m so happy for you with your son coming home in March—how long will he be home? I hope he doesn’t have to go back to Afghanistan. And as for the bonus, having met you in person I can vouch for the fact that you are still a youngster!
PS–I’m still working on your poem…
Darlene Daniels
Delrene, I hope you had a wonderful birthday and also wish the safe return of your son from Afghanistan. My good friends and neighbors also have a son coming home soon from Afghanistan, he is Marine Corp and his name is Isaiah. Anyway, I also was thinking when I was about to be 49, I was going to be 50. When I realized I still had a year to go before 50 I felt like an idiot but was VERY happy. I’m for sure now 55 going on 56, I’m sure. Love Darlene Daniels
Terry Crow
Delrene-You and Benjamin Button. Happy birthday. If anyone can do justice to the occasion, it is our poet Trina.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Delrene in Carlsbad, CA–Happy Birthday! Hope your son gets home sooner than later and safely! Hugs.
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
My dear Zenyatta, today is very foggy around your area I hope they kip you inside, love you miss you, Ingrid.
Z fans great jokes, ha ha, hugs Ingrid.
Cheryl
Dearest Z girl, I think of you often and of what a fantastic Mom you are going to be! I know you will be the proudest most majestic mother any little foal could have. Even though it is still January I am getting excited and am happy to see how wonderful you look and your beautiful paddock. I imagine this time of year everyone around Lanes End starts to gear up for the spring arrivals? Pins and Needles until your little one arrives!! Stay Warm Stay Well – No Junk Food – LOVE YOU
Perky Green
Well here we are with only 10 days left of January, then off to our short month of February and then March will finally be here I’am so excited to get to see the new born champion Everyone says time is flying. but I think they are stretching the truth. I think this has been the longest year of my life, but it’s almost over now. I think it will be a Filly and you must teach her to dance. I’am certain the loving care and patience she recieves will point her in the direction of her glorious Mommy Z. LOTS”O”LOVE
Stephanie in San Diego
Hello eveyone…Boy I have lots of reading ot catch up on.
Terry…..LOL. I have missed my daily giggle for the past few days.
Delrene…Happy Birthday!! Hope you celebrate today and then have the big party in March when you son gets home. (not to mention the birth of babyZ on March 8th)
Trina, Thank You for the post (a few back). No I do not have my dumpling tag, tell me how to get one please. I hope to be up to Santa Anita in a couple of weeks and will send you an email. Hope you and other will be there. Had hoped to be there this weekend for the La Cananda, but this past week has not gone as expected.
Back to reading…I have about 4 days to catch up on. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. xoxo
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Dear Stephanie, Just e-mail Diana Stuart at diastu46@gmail.com and tell her your snail mail address and how you want your name to appear on your Dumpling tag. and she’ll create a tag for you and send it post haste. I hope to see you proudly wearing it at the races soon!
Karen Gogue
Happy Birthday Delrene – HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!