Q:
How do you decide which horses will work in company?
Meredith Ramirez
Sacramento, California
A:There are several factors to consider: age, fitness, and length of stride. You want the horses to be compatible as workmates and you do not want one horse more stressed than the other. Consider it like dancing and both horses are “in-step” when working.
Expert: John Shirreffs
Q:
What are the indicators or signs that let you know a horse is 100% ready to race for the first time?
Lisa Myers
Hopkins, Minnesota
A: When a horse has trained hard enough to run and off of that training he shows you he wants to do more, this is a good sign. The feed tub is also a great indicator as to how the horse is handling and internalizing his work load. When the feed tub is “licked clean” each morning, a horse is ready to run.
Expert: John Shirreffs
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Has Coz had the pleasure of drinking Guinness? Does he like certain foods?
Judy Gadwood
Burbank, CA
A: Coz is not “old” enough yet for beer (ha-ha). He has fresh carrot juice three to four times a week. John makes this for Coz at the barn and he drinks it out of a large salad bowl (this was one of Giacomo’s favorites as well). Coz also enjoys the Horse Apple Cookies that Mrs. Moss sends to the barn for him and his pals.
Expert: Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs
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LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
Dortmund gets the San Felipe points. Looked good doing it, too.
Max
Honor Code won his first race back at Gulfstream. Very nice win for Lane’s End and AP.
shirleeinindy
Max,
Happy for Honor Code even though I love Wicked Strong. Didn’t HC have another trainer last year? Glad he is with Shug but seem to remember he was with someone else. Could be a senior moment.
I know what a ridgeling is but was wondering if it affects their breeding potential. Any of you horse people out there know?
Max
AP Indy is a ridgeling. He did very well as a sire. In addition to Honor Code, he’s Bernie’s dad.
Bluegrass Girl
Dortmund Cruises Wire-to-Wire in San Felipe RACE REPLAY VIDEO
By Claire Novak The BLood-Horse
Dortmund preserved his undefeated record March 7, cruising gate-to-wire in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park (VIDEO).
The imposing son of 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Big Brown has won five in a row and looms an impressive contender for Kaleem Shah and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on the road to this year’s Run for the Roses. His 50 points earned in the San Felipe punched him up to third on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 70 total, behind Gotham Stakes (gr. II) winner El Kabeir and Risen Star (gr. II) victor International Star.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/90524/dortmund-cruises-wire-to-wire-in-san-felipe#ixzz3TkRhnlac
Bluegrass Girl
Ray Paulick on Sat. March 7 2015
Dortmund, under Martin Garcia, went 23.12, 46.98, 1:11.30, 1:35.51, 1:41.65.
Bob Baffert trains $140,000 @FasigTiptonCo Midlantic grad
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.You a senior moment!!!Never!A ridgling is any male animal with an undescended testicle.I hear we are due some heavy rain in Wales monday,hoping it spreads over to the Cotswolds!More wet and windy Wednesday night.It’s not all murk and mist over here!Sheena
Max
You might want to revise that comment as it seems a bit harsh. Shirlee was not referring to me, and she obviously knows what a ridgeling is. Her question was a good one. The answer is like most things, it all depends on the horse.
Bluegrass Girl
WinStar Farm on March 7, 2015
CARPE DIEM wins his 3YO debut in the G2 Tampa Bay Derby!
We are thrilled! Thank you to Todd & team! @StonestreetFarm @WinStarCEO #dreambig
Ray Paulick March 7 2015
For those watching @TVG (which can’t figure how to put up all fractional/final times),
Tampa Bay Derby run in 1:43.60 for 1 1/16 miles
Bluegrass Girl
Sue Bilger on Sat. March 7 2015 PHOTO
Dortmund is just gorgeous.
@santaanitapark #sanfelipe
https://twitter.com/spunk72/status/574344531824394240/photo/1
shirleeinindy
BGG,
He sure is gorgeous. Looks like he might want to do a little dance!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Missing you on the blog.Hope to see you soon.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Lovecand hugs SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I should have had my specs on!Misread the comments.I apologize.Sheena.I believe Funny Cide was a ridgling too.
carol in arkansas
I thought FC is a gelding?
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
He is a gelding, but he might have been gelded because he was a ridgling–I can’t remember.
Terry Crow
I’ll bet he does.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh, Terry C.!! Thanks for the giggle.
Too funny — I would think FC might remember, too!
Hugs
Bluegrass Girl
2015 Santa Anita Handicap (G1): Santa Anita – 3/7 – Race 11 RACE REPLAY VIDEO
TVG Published on Mar 7, 2015
For many, the Santa Anita Handicap field is champion Shared Belief…and everyone else. The 4-year-old gelding is, after-all, just one race mishap short of a perfect
10-for-10. Wins include scintillating performances in the TVG Pacific Classic, Awesome Again, and Malibu Stakes. It’s little wonder that this diminutive gelding, owned in part by media personality Jim Rome, has left a BIG impression on fans. Whitney winner Moreno, and Sunshine Millions Classic victor Sr. Quisqueyano are among 12 entrants lined-up to “slay the dragon”, vying as much for the prestige of doing so, as for the winning share of the Big ‘Cap’s $1,000,000 purse. Will their mission prove fruitful, or futile?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2IWFOi0ol4&feature=youtu.be
Bluegrass Girl
BH Race Results Sat. March 7 2015 RACE RESULTS VIDEO
Shared Belief (Candy Ride (ARG) – Common Hope) wins the Santa Anita H..
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/SA/2015/3/7/11/santa-anita-h-gr-i
There seems to be a problem with the YouTube link.
So, I posted another version of the race.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Congratulations to all winners today on Super Saturday.
Sorry Night Prowler, Next time…..
Bluegrass Girl
Stephen Panus on Saturday March 7 2015
Mike Smith became the first jockey ever to win the Big ’Cap three straight years
Marshall (NC Broad)
Enjoyed everyone’s posts! Have a good night and a nice Sunday.
Must go to bed now since we are losing an hour of sleep tonight. I wish they would just leave the time alone, in its natural state: Standard time, aka sun time.
Sweet Dreams to all!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Carol.So glad you are recovering well.I didn’t know much about Funny Cide He was gelded because of his problem.There was talk because of his stud value,maybe,corrective surgery would have been a better option.Hope the pain is bearable.Hugs Sheena.
shirleeinindy
Max,
Danny must have been talking with Carpe Diem about the “dratted” Johnny V and how to handle him. CD didn’t unseat him but sure made him get on the ground at the starting gate. Guess these guys just have to put him in his place and then they go on and win.
Max
I watched a video of the race. Uncle Johnny used the whip on CD. Next time he might have to watch his seating. Did you see Shared Belief? Hand ride all of the way. What a wonderful horse! Also liked Dortmund’s wine. He might be a chestnut version of The Beast. A big guy.
shirleeinindy
Max,
Watched the video of Shared Belief. No question about it, he was by far the best. A real shame he is a gelding. He must have been a really bad actor.
Johnny V better let up on the whip with CD. Barbara might come after him with one! As I have said before, wish they would just outlaw the whip.
Max
Shirlee. Agree about the whip.
Apparently Shared Belief also has some foot issues. They have to take special care of his hooves. He’s small too. Small but mighty. Glad for Mike Smith.
Rosemary McCauley
Happy Third Birthday Coz!!!!!
Max
Agree. Seems like only yesterday that Coz was a baby. Always remember the night of his birth.
sheena.davies(wales)
A very Happy Birthday to the Queen’s first-born Coz.Love and hugs.Sheena.
carol in arkansas
@Donna Z….I was worried about the puppies too….then i found out that they are allowed to visit…daily
Max
Too bad that The Beast and his pony cannot visit. They’ll be waiting for you at Oaklawn. Get well soon.
sheena.davies(wales)
Thinking of the victims and their families of Malaysia airlines flight MH370 disappeared somewhere over the Indian ocean on this day in 2014.May God bless them.Sheena.
Marty R / Colorado
Happy third birthday to Cozmic One. So glad you’re here!! Hope you get a special cake from Mrs. Moss like your mom always gets.
Marty R / Colorado
@ Carol in Arkansas It’s so good to see you posting. Hope your rehab goes very smoothly and you can be back at home feelin’ fine.
sheena.davies(wales)
Remembering Our Mims on her birthday today.Her legacy lives on.SheenaX
shirleeinindy
Because of Our Mims, a lot of the “old girls” were allowed to lead a good happy life at the haven that is named after her.
Bless the people at Our Mims, Old Friends and the other places like that. So sad that Ferdinand had to give his life for Old Friends to exist.
Bluegrass Girl
Met Mile next main target for Shared Belief
Jay Privman DRF Live Sunday March 8 2015
SHARED BELIEF is getting ready to take his act on the road. His trainer and co-owner, Jerry Hollendorfer, said the $1.5 million Metropolitan Mile on Belmont Stakes Day
June 6 at Belmont Park was “right on the radar” as the next major objective for Shared Belief, who won his 10th race in 11 starts on Saturday in the Santa Anita Handicap.
http://live.drf.com/
Bluegrass Girl
Top three from San Felipe bound for SA Derby
Jay Privman DRF Live Sunday March 8 2015
DORTMUND, PROSPECT PARK, and BOLO — the first three finishers in the San Felipe on Saturday — all came out of the race well are are set for a rematch in four weeks in the Grade 1, $1 million Santa Anita Derby, their trainers said Sunday morning.
http://live.drf.com/
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Birthday to Coz!! Every baby is special, but you were our first. No one will forget that night (and the old blog crashing), or seeing Grandma Ann in the straw with you, or reading your Mom say “isn’t he precious?” or hearing your little squeal as you tore around your paddock. Now you’re all grown up and on the brink of being a racehorse. We will follow your every move and send our love and best wishes for a safe, successful, and happy life ahead. <3
Denise in St. Louis
Happy Birthday Cozmic One !!!!!
Bluegrass Girl
Shared Belief Looks Headed to Oaklawn
By Blood-Horse Staff March 8, 2015 4:58 PM
Shared Belief will likely look toward the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 11 for his next race, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer said March 8, a day after a dominating win in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I).
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/90538/shared-belief-looks-headed-to-oaklawn#ixzz3Tpmc5dx5
sheena.davies(wales)
A Scottish terrier from Russia won best in show at Crufts.Known as Kopna at home he was handled in the ring by an American lady.My choice the black flat coated retriever called Dublin got reserve!Sheena
Bluegrass Girl
Andy Hepburn on Sunday March 8 2015 PHOTO
We have a winner: #Crufts 2015
https://twitter.com/theandyhepburn/status/574685454991106048/photo/1
Dogs in the News Sunday March 8 2015
The first Scottie winner since 1929! Congratulations! #Crufts #BestInShow
Bluegrass Girl
Andy Hepburn on Sunday March 8 2015
Crufts 2015: day Four Highlights, in pictures
We have a winner: #Crufts 2015: in pictures http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/pets/11451389/Crufts-the-worlds-biggest-dog-show-in-pictures-at-Birmingham-NEC.html …
#Crufts2015 #dogs #photography (AFP/Getty Images)
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the Crufts update. Love Scottish terriers and flat-coated retrievers, too!
@BGG: Thanks for the slide show link!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I’m back home. See you tomorrow. Love and hugs from me, kisses fromHolly,Nikko and Sugar. Kathy
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Hi All,
Just checking in to wish CoZ a happy birthday on his 3rd year. You are a beautiful combination of Zenny and Bernie whom we all love so dearly.
Congrats to Dortmund, Shared Belief and Mikey on their big win, and Carpe Diem and special congrats to my beautiful “Indy” son Honor Code on his fabulous win at Gulfstream. He came from 12 lengths behind to pass the leaders, just like someone else who was so exciting to watch, right Zenny!
Carol I’m sending you healing prayers so you’re back on your feet soon. PUC!!
Kisses to Zenny, CoZ, Zi, angel Princess and my Indy,