Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

Ask The Experts

Ask The Experts #4

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Q:

I work around horses myself. Herd dynamics have always been an interesting thing for me—the way certain horses interact with one another and the hierarchies they establish can be fascinating. Sometimes horses who show a certain personality around their human caretakers take on a completely separate personality among their own kind. My question, then, is how does Zenyatta fit into her herds, past and present? Is she a definite alpha mare no matter who she’s with, low (wo)man on the totem pole, or somewhere in the middle, and how does this compare to her personality around her human handlers and caretakers?

Kelli Clark

Toms River, NJ

A:There is definitely a hierarchy and a pecking order established in herds, and once that is established we don’t have too many issues. Surprisingly, for a horse that was so dominant on the racetrack, Zenyatta is not aggressive or competitive in any way whilst in the herd. She is a lovely mare to be around with a very kind temperament that transfers to both horse and human contact. It is quite common to see her hanging out with more than just her own foal!

One of the most important aspects of farm management is keen observation and making the necessary adjustments to keep the horses happy in their environment. This in turn leads to fewer health issues and injuries. Mares that are older or are less mobile are placed in smaller groups so that they are not competing for feed in any way.

Expert: Alys Emson

Q:

Is there a deadline for naming Baby Z or any Thoroughbred baby? I know there are guidlines as far as the actual name goes, but I’m wondering if there is a time limit.

Katie Speake

Topeka, KS

A:Selecting names for Thoroughbreds is surely one of the most important (and rewarding) aspects of ownership! Most owners name their horses between their yearling year and February 1st of the horse’s two-year-old year. After February 1st of the two-year-old year, a small naming fee must be paid to The Jockey Club. The Jockey Club Registry website (www.jockeyclub.com) lists The American Stud Book Principal Rules and Requirements. Rule # 6 in the American Stud Book, relating to naming, lists all of the requirements and rules for submitting names for Thoroughbreds. An actual time deadline for naming is not stated, but all Thoroughbred horses must be named before they can enter a race.

Expert: Martha Heckerman

Our Experts

Alys Emson

Client Management, Lane’s End

Alys has been at Lane’s End for fourteen years. She has worked in every division of the farm and is now in charge of client management, keeping owners up to speed about the lives of their horses.

Martha Heckerman

Service Certificates/Registration, Lane’s End

Martha Heckerman has worked in the Lane’s End office for 16 years. She began as a stallion booking secretary in 1996 and currently coordinates the foal registration process for all foals born at Lane’s End, and related duties. Martha also has the happy task of administering the annual “Name Game” in which Lane’s End employees submit name ideas for horses that will race for Mr. Farish.

Reader Interactions

493 Comments

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    It’s been reported by Stonestreet that everyone has been weaned, and that includes Taco and Chili!! Per Stonestreet, everyone handled it with class, babies and moms. They are growing up!

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      Dear Pati:

      Thanks for the update on Taco and Chili. I guess our Prince will be weaned soon too. Seems so fast. Only like yesterday we were pacing, nervous aunties. Hugs, JB

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        Think IWillNeverBeWeeAgain and his friend “slash” have some time yet…I think RA had Taco around the end of jan…so weaning could be 2+ months off….

        • Baby Boy…say it isn’t so.
          My baby will be off to college too and baby z will be off to school soon. I am crying now.

        • I’ve been thinking about Z-12 getting weaned too and how he & Zenny will respond. I mean, this is her first foal and even Ann Moss said that “she really loves him.” So sad that they might not even recognize one another in coming years…….

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    Thank you so much for letting us keep up with Zenyatta and family. Love the ” Ask the Experts”. I check out your page before I check on family and friends.

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    Thank you Alys for the herd dynamics information. Love that Zenny is such a wonderful and sweet-tempered Mom. Not surprising, as Zenny has always been such a sweet wonder. Thanks, Kelli, for the question. God’s blessings to everyone at Lane’s End and here on Z’s website.

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    A Birthday Poem for Ann Moss
    (July 14, 2012)

    Dearest Ann,
    I hope you’ll today feel as divinely fine
    As you made Judy Gadwood feel
    At the Lady’s Secret 2009
    As Judy to us did reveal—
    That was when you Judy
    With her Queen Zenyatta poster did see,
    And, after Z’s thrilling victory
    Where Z at the finish outran
    The gallant St. Trinians,
    Judy did out of the blue
    On her shoulder receive
    A light tap of your hand,
    And you made her feel so grand
    As you proceeded her to invite
    Into the winner’s circle with you–
    What a marvelously kind thing to do!
    And similarly imagine my own delight
    When recently
    At Hollywood Park
    While you were in the paddock
    Awaiting the arrival of Sister Moon,
    You soon approached
    Our little Z-ster flock
    Gathered at the rail
    And —be still my heart!!—
    ME with birthday salutations
    So graciously did hail!
    My heart indeed leapt for joy!
    We did then ourselves avail
    Of this opportunity
    The subject to broach
    About a name for Zenny’s darling boy,
    Of whom we’re all so fond,
    And you so generously did respond
    With some of the many details
    The selection will entail,
    And we excitedly do wait
    To know which name will prevail!
    Dearest Ann, we want to thank you
    For all that you are
    And all that you do—
    You are in so many a way
    A bright shining star!
    In closing I wish to convey
    Our sincerest wishes for you today
    To have a most splendid birthday,
    And we pray
    You’ll enjoy love, health and happiness
    For forever and a day!

    Happy birthday, Mrs. Moss, and many, many happy returns!

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      Dear Mrs. Moss, We wish you a most Happy Birthday with our very best wishes for many, many more.

      Brenda and Victoria

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      To the wonderful Mrs. Ann Moss: HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many, many more! Also, infinite gratitude for allowing us to come along on the Zenyatta train! Love and happiness always!

      Trina,
      Thanks once again for the lovely poem! You are the best!
      Cheers!

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      Trina,

      How beautiful. It even put a lump in my throat.

      Happy Birthday Mrs. Moss. You are the best and you deserve the best. Thank you for all your graciousness and generosity to all of us who love Zenyatta and 12Z so much.

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      Dear Mrs Moss,
      With a tear in my eye and a smile on my face I wish you the happiest of birthdays and a year of happiness and good health. God has blessed you with goodness, may it shine on for many, many years.

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      Happy Birthday Ann Moss!! You are the epitome of “gracious,” and we all have loved every single moment of your adventure as Zenny’s “Mom.” Wishing you all the best on your special day and hoping that you have a wonderful year. ♥♥♥♥♥

      Trina, another !!!!!!!!
      Sandy

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      Dear Ann, I hope you have the most wonderful Birthday I Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all that you share with us. We love You, Jerry, Dottie, John, Zenyatta, Baby Z. with all our heart. God Bless and may you have a wonderful year and many many more Birthdays. Love, Peggy

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      Happy Birthday Ann Moss. Hope you had a wonderful day and lots of presents. ;)
      And thank you for sharing your beloved Zenyatta with us.

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      happy birthday, dear generous Mrs. Moss. Would that all equines be watched over by such special people as you and your husband.

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      Happy Birthday, Ann Moss! I hope it’s your best one yet. You’ve outdone yourself again, Trina. I’m running out of superlatives for you!

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      ♥ Trina! ♥ Ann!
      I’m thrilled beyond words to even be mentioned in this beautiful poem!

      Ann I just posted birthday greetings this morning. I want you to know, though, you were on my mind because I did remember it was your birthday! How could I forget when you and I were both born in Salt Lake City, Utah! My middle name is Ann. My maiden name is pronounced Moss – all TOO CUTE!

      HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BLONDIE :-)

      ♥ Auntie Judy Ann aka JAG XO

      p.s. I hope to see you during the Del Mar meet ;-)

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    Happy Birthday to a very special and dear lady: Anne Moss!

    On page 2, Judy B mentioned some petitions and one was about Horse Tripping. I never heard of that before and it makes you wonder, what in the world are people thinking???? They are not cattle!

    Yesterday was our anniversary and my partner surprised me with Giants tickets for today’s game. I finally get to see Tim Lincecum!! I sure hope he does better today! We’re taking the ferry over and back which is always a blast. It will be a great day, that’s for sure!

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      Dear Heidi:

      It’s just unbelievable the cruelty and abuse that happens. It’s important that petitions are introduced by people that care and enough signatures are collected to bring attention to the horrible practices in order to stop them. Hugs, JB

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN, may you have the best day ever and thank you for sharing Queen Zenyatta and babes with us.

    Carole

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    Just watched BigD’s boy..Point of Entry…win the Man ‘o War…what a closing kick…did his daddy proud

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    @Our dear Ann Moss– wishing you the happiest of birthdays, which you so richly deserve. May each one get better as the years go by. Long life and health to you. If it weren’t for you, none of us would have met each other. Even when we go for days talking to each other without mentioning Z. by name, you’ll always know the ripple effect your love for her has started. Who knows where it will lead ultimately? It has completely changed the direction of my ho-hum retirement to open my eyes to try to work for the welfare of all equines.

    @Dear Trina–you hit a grand slam with this one! Hugs.

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    hello, zsters! haven’t had time to visit the blog for a few days and missed all of you. hope all is well.
    @karen gogue – sending blessings and wishes for return to good health.
    @ jane(southern california) – wonderful pics of you, maddie and giacomo. thanks so much for showing us those!
    @ ann moss – happy, happy birthday and another year of blessings! as ever, thank you for your generosity in keeping us connected.
    @ trina -another beautiful poem! i am certain that mrs. moss will love it.
    @ grand poobah – even though we are quiet, we are still livin’ the hillbilly life here in south jersey! loved your idea of patching holes in the wall with salt water taffy! who’d a thunk it? thought that is what tooth paste is for..???? hugs.
    @ those of you who were discussing duct tape and wd-40: my dear hubby (rest his soul) used to say that most things could be fixed with those two items. if it moves and isn’t supposed to, use duct tape. if it doesn’t move and is supposed to, use wd40. needless to say, we needed to hire professionals for most repairs around the house! (and the boats…and the rv…and the cars… and the truck…etc, etc..) i still like duct tape and wd 40, though. always have some on hand; just don’t use it much…

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    Lady of Shamrock won! By 2 lengths.
    Phenomenal ride by Mike Smith!
    Did you see how he hugged the rail?
    Yeah Mike!!!

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    Happy Birthday Ann Moss!
    Trina’s poem says so beautifully what so many of us think.
    Hope your day is filled with joy & love
    Keta

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    David Ingordo tweeted
    Congrats to the connections of Lady Of Shamrock – another Ingordo Bloodstock purchase. She joins Bodemiester as our 2nd G1 winner of 2012

    Add a congratulations to David for choosing & buying these great horses!

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      Adding another tweet from David Ingordo‏
      Congrats to the connections of SWITCH.
      The 2nd GSW for an Ingordo Bloodstock Purchase (KeeSept yearling) today.
      On to the BC for a 3rd time

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        Thank you for these greats tweets from our very own David Ingordo and HIGH HOOF to him!
        ALso, dearest Keta, I just discovered that you had a birthday on Thursday! I very belatedly but most sincerely wish you all the best and many, many happy returns!

        • Trina,
          Thank you for the birthday wishes & love!
          This was a milestone–75

          Remember when folks were saying:
          Lordy, Lordy someone’s Forty!
          Now it is:
          Seventy-five and still alive!

          Had a great day filled with celebration
          Hugs, Keta

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    It seems I have been away from here with Zenyatta No 1 in my heart forever!!!!! I have been so busy lately with this hot dry weather. We hve access to a beautiful lake so family comes often.

    I have no idea where everyone is writing now, but I wish to thank Lanes End for their very interesting answers! Most importantly, I wish Ann the very best; she is very special. I wish her the BIGGEST BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I miss Zenyatta so much and her very loving Ann & Jerry and connections. It is here where I love to come. It is here where I know I belong.

    love & kisses to Zenyatta and her colt z
    Aunt Sally

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    @Max…another BigD won the Stars and Stripes at Arlington ..Ioga Bigtime(?)…beat our 10yr old friend Musketier by 1 & 1/2…
    …..
    @HeidiK…my hubby is sooooooo jealous …Timmy and Giants his favorites…when we lived in Concord he would drive to Vallejo to take the ferry to games

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    It can’t be Ann’s birthday, without a greeting from Kari. These are her beautiful words, taken from last year’s Diary, which reflect her very special love for this extraordinary woman:

    ♥ A very belated Happy Birthday to you Ann…You are truly a breath of sunshine. Your eyes tell the truths of your kind, gentle soul. I will never forget how you posed for my husband and patiently answered fans endless questions the day after the 2010 BCC….You are beautiful inside and out…May you know nothing but Joy- Love – Happiness & Peace Forever and may all the good you do be returned to you a thousand fold….You won my heart forever….Kari- ♥

    12th.

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    Mrs. Moss, I hope today has been a very special day for you. Your and Mr. Moss’s generosity in sharing Zenyatta and 12Z with us is so very appreciated. May you have many, many more Happy Birthdays.

    Trina, another masterpiece. What would we do without you keeping us on top of all these special days?

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    To wish you the gifts of joy and sublime happiness, dear Ann, is to wish for that which you already have. To be given the amazing privilege of watching you interact with Zenyatta and now her little son, is to witness a co-mingling of souls and a total eclipse of hearts. In the company of our beloved Queen, you glow with an incandescence which would rival the supplicant candles of any cathedral. No Da Vinci madonna could surpass the adoration reflected in your face as you stroked the silkiness of Zenyatta’s new-born foal with such infinite tenderness. She is your alpha and omega, your yin and yang, your sun and stars. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing the gifts from yours so freely. Thank you for allowing us to embrace Zenyatta so completely throughout her career, forging a bond which will outlast both distance and time. Thank you for allowing us to watch with rapt attention the playful antics of Zenyatta’s all-boy boy, as he sheds the downy softness of babyhood and evolves into the powerful man which he will one day become. Thank you for extending your hands to us throughout this incredible journey, and allowing us to hold them fast. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear beautiful Ann.
    12th

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      Oh, Cynthia, thank you for sharing this exquisite tribute to Mrs. Moss with us. Your sublimely expressive eloquence, so uniquely YOU, touches all our hearts deeply.

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      Cynthia – there IS an incandescence surrounding all of Ann’s interactions with Z and her baby Z (now quite a BIG baby Z) — you really named it so accurately. And I wholeheartedly agree – Ann and Team Z’s generosity has been an amazing privilege!

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      Cynthia,
      What a lovely tribute to Ann. You’ve said what we all feel in our hearts but can’t express in such an eloquent way (and if you don’t get here ahead of Trina to comment, all of the wonderful adjectives have already been used :-) Where is the special character for “eyes welling up with tears”??
      Sandy

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      Beautiful post, Cynthia. You always manage to put into words what I’m sure is how everyone feels. God Bless You.

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        ♥ Kathy, Trina, Heidi, Sharon, Sandy, and Debbie ♥

        The water works have been turned on full volume. If you find that special character, Sandy, I would love to know about it! Your extraordinarily kind and gentle words touch more more than I can say. Thank you with all of my heart.

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    Hi y’all; I hope you are doing great and I have not missed too much; though it is impossible to go back to it all.
    I had my second training session with caring for the rescue horses at the Cedar Valley Sancturary. They are not Z!!! But, since I have always loved the horse but never had the opportunity to own or care for them I said hey what can’t a 67 yr old not do? ha I think I mentioned they only have three at this time. The first time I began grooming Frito a 28 yr old thoroughbred-quarter horse mix gelding. They had to remind me that you can not keep brushing forever! ha It was a time for me to be one on one with this special horse. Next it was Fancy, an Arabian who is in great shape though she is too older….30. She is a very graceful beautiful horse. She had to be just stunning in her early years. (Black beauty)
    Angel is a grey, not sure wht breed, but she is only eight yrs. A women begged that they take her as she was going though a divorce, the horse was not being fed and the husband was abusive it. Now, this girl was extremely playful, nibbles on your tee shirt, tried to get my sunglasses. She actually should be called Nosy Angel. I have had a wonderful time. ha
    This last time when I arrived this gal & I thought we would have to walk way out into the pasture and over a ridge to bring them in. Then, Angel and Fancy appeared gracefully running. It was awesome to see. I called them by name and whistled and Angel was the first to arrive, Fancy shortly after. Then, Frito suddenly appeared taking his time, dah dah di dah. They should rename him Slow Poke. ha ha

    I am sure many of you that have done all this time after time may say, “yeah been there done that”, but knowing they are receiving love and care is a great feeling in my older age.
    I hopefully after this week-end will have time to go back and try to read all of your great posts and interesting info; or at least some. Miss all of you!!
    hugs, Sally

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      Dear Sally B.:

      Thank you for sharing your experiences at the rescue. God Bless you for the work you’re doing with these beautiful horses. Hugs, JB

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      Sally B.,
      You are one of my heroes! Thanks for sharing your rescue experiences. I hope I can follow your fine example one day soon!
      I, too, wish you all the best in this most noble and necessary endeavor!
      Hugs and cheers!

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      Sally B. Love stories like this. Horses are so honest and natural and wise. Keep letting us know how you are doing with your mission.

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      Very lucky you!

      I wish I could whistle to get certain horses. If I do that, I get mowed over by the whole herd!

      I think it’s awesome you are spending time with those retired and formerly abused. I am doing that with SHERR and it’s a nice feeling knowing you at helping.

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    Sally B.–Bless the folks at the rescue for taking in the older ones. Each one has something to give when love is offered.
    I know what you mean about being mesmerized. The other day we were out at the farm after a rain, and I loved watching Money and his buds racing over to the hay bale. it is a beautiful sight. Everyone was frisky.
    Hope everyone has had a lovely day. Talk to you tomorrow, I hope. Love you always, Big and Little Zs.

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    Dearest Ann Moss,
    Hoping that you have had a splendid birthday, you deserve the very best! Hoping that you blew out all of the candles and that every wish comes true! Many, many blessings in this coming year, and thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of Zenny’s life. This voyage is so inspiring and uplifting! Many hugs and peppermint kisses to all, h +++ <3

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    Thank you LE staff for the great picture, isn’t it something how everyone is drawn to Zenny, even another mare’s baby!! She just has so much magnetism is just amazes me.

    To the lovely and wonderful Ann Moss,
    Happy Birthday to a very special lady who because of her gentle heart has chosen to share her wonderful mare with all of us. Not many owners have done this in the past especially with their mares! We are extremely grateful to continue to be a part of Zenny’s life, and now her baby’s too. God Bless you Mrs Moss.

    Congratulations to all the winners this weekend and thankfully I did not hear of any breakdowns, so it was a great time for all.

    Continue to pray for Karen, if there is anyone who has news please post it if the family doesn’t mind. We love you Karen. God Bless you!

    Mucho kisses on noses for Zen and EARnie Love Auntie Sue

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    I haven’t been to the blog much lately, what with house and dog sitting for my sister and other minor life disruptions. But this lovely, cool, quiet Sunday AM is a good time to say hello and that I’ve missed reading everyone’s “voices”.

    I was so thrilled to learn this morning that Switch won her race yesterday at Hollywood Park. There’s a special place in my heart for her, remembering how valiantly she raced against our beloved Z. Same for St. Trinians. Does anyone know anything about St. Trinians or any news of late about Gio Ponti?

    If all goes well, I’ll be at Emerald Downs this PM, standing in line to get Mario Gutierrez’ autograph on a Kentucky Derby picture!! I think he has 5 mounts at ED today, so that will be pretty exciting.

    Here’s to everyone crossing the finish line safely!!

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      Gio and St. Trinians have both been retired. Don’t know where Gio stands but I know St. Trinians was sold at a mixed sale and has been bred by her new owners.

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      Gio Ponti stands at Castleton-Lyons, raced for them as well. He is one of my favorites — such a versatile horse.

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    Bob Baffert just tweeted that Bodemeister will miss the Haskell due to a temperature spike he had last night.

    Wow.. Two super horses out. This is a wide open race now…

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    WHERE IS ST. TRINIANS IS BELOW !!!!

    KatiefromCali June 10
    Posts: 2Member
    Just wondering if anyone knows where St Trinians has ended up? The last thing I can find on her says she was to be sold at the 2011 Fasig Tipton fall sale. When i looked up the results it has her listed as “OUT”. Does that mean she was sold privately? (Also it has her listed as Male which I thought was weird, but I am sure it was her in the listing)
    Anyone know anything?
    lauraj_cincinnati June 10
    Posts: 268Member
    She was purchased as a broodmare prospect at the Keeneland January sale by Sierra Farm for $80,000, which is a steal.

    In the F-T November catalog, she’s listed as a Mare, not a male. M = mare, F = filly, C = colt, G = gelding, H = horse (adult intact male), R = ridgling

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      AHHHH, TACO,TACO,TACO…with some (say cheese),makes me smile.
      TACO!!!!
      Thanks Sign.
      He will have an O-fish-all name soon. I will still be cheering him on as…TACO.
      Thanks to LE and Stonestreet for making this foaling season a very special and enjoyable one. Thanks for putting the fun in it.

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        Well said Ann. These two (three?) boys are very special.
        Stonestreet said the name Chili came along as
        Taco and Chili go together. Hot Dixie Chicks colt may
        Also fit into the mix???

        Can’t wait to here RA sons racing name!!! The one
        That really counts.

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      Sign. Yes, Taco is very cute. Do you think that RA is responsible for his spiky hairdo or could it be Chili’s mom who is the stylist? Your hair gel idea has caught on with these babies.

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        Good question Max. Dixie did admire the mane of Curlin,when he was a babe. Chili is sporting the spiked mane,in his babe photos.Dixie loves the spiked mane look for her babes.
        Maybe that explains the extra truck deliveries on the farm? Dippitty Do Deliveries.
        Yes, Sign has RA contacted you? She wants a night out w/ y’all.

        • Oh yes Ann, now that Rachel is a single pregnant
          Mom, perhaps a trip to BA Tuesday would be in
          Order. She has a smaller A than Zenny, but perhaps
          Has learned some hair do skills from Hot Dixie
          Chick and could do some hair, while she drinks
          Her favorite water. Now that her and Zenny are moms
          They could talk about mom things. RA could even
          Give Zenny some advice about dealing with those
          Pesky colts.

        • Sign and Ann. Z is so nice to all that she would welcome RA. But what about Tasty? You know how territorial that she might be. Guarding Z was her mission. Talking about mom things may also not suit our TT.

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      Dear Sign, Ann, Max and Z Fans:

      Thanks for this link of Taco’s portrait. He is a real cutie.

      You guys are cracking me up with the Dippity-Do and spiked manes. Too funny. Hugs, JB

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    Another filly beats the boys. Dixie Strike, a daughter of Dixie Union, sire of Union Rags, just ran away with the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales at Fort Erie. She is trained by Mark Casse, who also trained Z’s BBF, Tasty Temptation.

    As I recall, Brenda S and Vic were to attend this event and may have something more to tell us about the race.

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      Whooooo. Hoooo !!!!

      What a great race Max, a very talented
      Filly!!!!

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        Just watched it on HRTV.

        Looking forward Comments from those
        Who say the Prince of Wales Live.

        • WOW, Smart Strike, too.

          She is living up to her pedigree.

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        JudyB. Thanks for this. Yes, she closed in this one in very fine style. I also thought of Z. Dixie’s dam sire at Lane’s End must be very proud today of this determined filly. She had a lot of competition from those colts, but she did it.

        The winner of the Queen’s Plate did not run in this race because he hates dirt tracks. To win the Canadian Triple Crown, a horse has to race on poly, dirt and turf. The turf race is August 5 at Woodbine.

        • Dear Max and Vicki B.:

          You’re so welcome. Yes, she made it look easy.

          Max, I did not know how the Canadian Triple Crown was set up. Very interesting. Do you think Dixie Strike will run the Third Leg on the Turf in August? She won on the turf at Tampa in February and ran third (through a disqualification) at Gulfstream in March. She’s never run on the Woodbine Turn course I don’t think. But I would like to see her go for it; she ran so magnificently in the Prince of Wales. Hugs, JB

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        Judy, thanks for that! From 2nd-last at the half, she just came on, powering past them. Definitely reminded me of Zenny doing that, in fine fashion. And Max, Kudos to Dixie Strike!

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        Thanks Max and Judy B.
        Will have to cheer on this Dixie darling….Dixie Strike.
        What a great horse to win on all three surfaces. Good to know she likes the turf,so maybe she can wrap this Crown up!!! I hope she goes for it.
        Very exciting!!!! Girl Power!!!!

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        Thanks for posting the link of Dixie Strikes win, this past weekend.

        Max,
        Interesting twist to the Canadian Triple Crown. Emphasis on versatility.
        Too bad the US Triple Crown is so boring and no one is breeding for
        a champion to take it.

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    HRTV commentators say,
    Bodemeister out of Haskell with a fever
    And Hansen maybe in the Haskell now.
    He still has to face Payntor, though.

    Dr Hansen interview pending.

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