Q:
Does Coz have Zenyatta’s personality?
Jan Graff
Hull, GA
A: Yes, he’s similar to his mother. He’s so confident, and he’s confident like she is. Being a baby, that’s kind of rare. He’s very confident in himself and that’s encouraging.
Q:
At what point in a young horse’s training is he or she galloped fast enough to determine whether that horse looks promising?
Donna Richardson
California, MD
A: We don’t really ask for speed here. It’s more about their way of going. You get an idea, maybe three months from the start—this one has ability, this one not so much—but we don’t flat out go here. That’s for the trainer. We teach them how to run.
A farm environment is so different from the race track. There will be horses for whom the lightbulb just doesn’t go on yet. It has to do with their age too. They can take longer to mature—as they get to the racetrack that bulb is getting brighter. If it’s a mature horse and you get the idea that they know what they’re doing, you may be able to tell if they have promise, but there are a bunch of question marks in between.
Think of them as kids; we’re the elementary school.
Q:
What does Mayberry Farm’s do differently than other farms that break yearlings?
Elizabeth Ames
Palo Alto, CA
A: I think we have more of a hands on approach than other people in our position. My mom, my sister, my cousin, myself, we’re all hands on (note: April answered this question). There’s no training from the car or calling assistants or taking weekends off. It’s all day and all night. When there’s a sick horse, we get up at midnight and come out. We get to know our horses, we spend so much time with them.
We’ve also been on the racetrack, and we know where the horses are going. We came from there. Most people start at the farm and go to the race track; we did the opposite. We know what trainers want and what they’re looking for, so it gives us a little bit of an advantage in that regard.
Our Experts
Mayberry Farm
Jeanne Mayberry runs her farm in Ocala, FL with her daughters, April and Summer, and their cousin Jacki. Both Zenyatta and Cozmic One received their early training at Mayberry Farm. Jeanne’s assistant, Margarita, is pictured on the left.
Faithful Z supporter
@Deb E. I was hoping someone would step up and express your thoughts.Agree with absolutely everything you said.So sad he was forced to apologize for his integrity and beliefs. Actually, many agree with him. Hope he finds comfort in that. He is learning the sometimes painful process of knowing when to pick your battles. I’m sure his financial investment as a hard working trusting person contributed to his frustration. Cannot imagine how difficult it was to apologize on national tv. The media did play a part in all of this in my opinion.
Deb E.
I felt so sorry for him. You shouldn’t have to apologize like that when you’re right. He’s a nice man who had every right to be angry on Saturday. Unfortunately, if you want to “play the game” in horse racing, you can’t burn your bridges and alienate the other owners, breeders, and officials. Gotta play nice. But I thought it was refreshing to actually hear someone vent their frustration on live TV.
shirleeinindy
To a certain extent I agree with him. But if that was the rule, there would be no Rags to Riches winning the Belmont or Rachel in the Preakness. I guess since Rachel won the Oaks, she could have qualified.
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
He’s not right. There’s never been a rule, either written or understood, that Belmont horses must have run in the other two Triple Crown races. All the winners of the Triple Crown had to run against fresher horses.
The Triple Crown is a traditional association, and the tracks that put on the races are happy to continue the tradtion insofar as it’s good for business. However, the races themselves were never conceived as part of a series. The weren’t inaugurated at the same time, and the order of the races sometimes varied prior to 1930. The races are put on by separate, independent entities. The three tracks operate in different jurisdictions and have different owners. They determine their own criteria for who gets to enter each race. The goal is to provide full, competitive fields that will interest bettors and draw handle.. It it not a goal to enhance the chances of any particular horse.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Left a post with new photos of Ruby and Diamond on Page 4. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Judy:
Thanks for the post – was wondering (as were others!) how Ruby and Diamond were getting on at their new home – it does look good, and it’s great that she has kept her promise to keep you updated with photos. Hugs, KathyR
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R.:
Yes, I’m so glad that Jackie will be sending me updates on Diamond and Ruby. They look great. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Judy B,
Just saw the pics you received from Jackie……oh my, Diamond is just adorable, what a lovely eye she has…..mama looks great too. I’m so glad she is going to keep you updated on them, and we’ll be excited to see any new pics too. love and hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sue:
Will be sure to post new photos as Jackie sends them to me. D is adorable. Love and Hugs, JB
Tiz Herself
You know over the years when I was a Blood Horse subscriber (now electronic lol) I kept the stallion pages and articles (there are BOXES full of lots of them) and I came across one when Smarty Jones was initially retired it read:
Smarty Jones : America’s Horse. He won the Derby, the Preakness. And all of our Hearts.
The same could be applied to California Chrome. He won the Derby. And The Preakness. And all of our Hearts (He definitely won mine!)
What a memory lane trip i had going through those boxes of papers lol – A.P. Indy, Mr. Greeley, Gone West, Storm Cat, Seeking the Gold…
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Tiz,
Won mine heart also, love them,
my heart is broken because Chromies got hurt and lost….
Hugs Ingrid.
Tiz Herself
Saw on Facebook that Honor Code has resumed jogging!!! Welcome back big boy! Take your time and see you back when you are ready!!!!
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Tiz Herself,
Yes I agree, I’m jumping for joy waiting for this guy to come back. hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear TH and Sue:
Will be great to have this AP Indy boy back racing. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
June 10 Cherokee Devotional
Ideas are like eggs in an incubator. They must be kept warm and protected until they have grown enough to hatch. Our need to go wo ni ha, talk on and on, can do away with a promising situation before it has ever had time to take form. Left to develop, it may have been a great blessing to many-but tampering with it in our belief that we can do anything and say anything aborts it. There is a time to speak and a time to keep silent, but it takes wisdom to know the time. Most things can only stand one telling, and it had better be where it stands a chance to survive. Until that time, don’t talk, don’t count.
Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth and learn to hear my feeble voice.
Black Elk
Elaine from Illinois
Just returned home from a visit to Kentucky for my grandson’s graduation. During the week we were there I took a tour of Claiborne Farm. The groom leading the tour and I got into a conversation about Zenyatta (when he brought out Blame) and her new baby
filly. We started talking about the fact that she would not be bred this year when he mentioned that she had a 2015 date with War Front again at Claiborne. Just thought I would pass the info along –no way of knowing if this is truly the case.
Maryp NY
Dear Elaine,
Sounds like you enjoyed your time in Kentucky. We’ll wait and see if that comes to pass next year. Thanks for passing it on.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Elaine:
Thank you so much for sharing your visit to Claiborne Farm. Well, with the fabulous result of Z Princess, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Elaine, So glad you got to Claiborne. Isn’t it a wonderful place? Every time I go and enter the graveyard, my heart still breaks for Swale. So talented and gone so soon.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I have just been watching a pet Porcupine called Teddy bear eating a pumpkin,it’s on Joey’s FB it is sooo cute!He “talks” all the time.Fubu has had more gifts and cards his momma says she needs a secretary!I found 2 new cats Mr No-Ears who is a feral living in Albufeira A lady called Lyn feeds the colony he’s got 5000 friends now and a cat called called Sheldon(Chubs) bless him he got beaten up by kids when he was a kitten ,has a permanently damaged jaw.What is it with these morons who hurt animals???
Joey is having a great time hope the storms are keeping away, all quiet on the Dyfi so far!!Did you see Babinka she died at 5.35pm she was all dressed up. So beautiful.I lit a candle for her,getting cremated today.Have a great day.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly, Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Will definitely check out that porcupine. LOVE them!I Don’t think any cat out there gets more presents than Fubu. I hope he feels good enough to get some enjoyment out of them. Will look up Mr No-Ears and Sheldon Chubs. I have no tolerance for animal abusers. So sick…it’s just a small leap to hurting humans. Stay safe, Joey! Glad all is calm on the Dyfi. I’ve kept close watch on Babinka. Such a beautiful little girl. I’m relieved her suffering is over. Heart breaks for her mom, and I know her little brother and sister can’t figure out where she has gone. Lots of heartbreak in that household right now. God bless them. Have a wonderful day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Sugar and Nikko. Kathy.
sheena.davies(wales)
A very Happy Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh today.93 years young.Have a great day.Hugs Sheena.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Happy Birthday to Prince Philip. Love and Hugs, JB
Jan S. / Houston
Great questions and great informative answers! Mayberry Farm sounds like a wonderful place for novice horses to get a good education! And Coz sounds like a
A student! ;);)
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Watched the porcupine. Omigosh, he makes the cutest little animal “happy sounds” I’ve ever heard! What an endearing little guy!!!
Hugs, Kathy
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Love the pics and the Q&A about Cozmic One! He’s such a regal looking guy. Can’t wait to see him on the track! :)
Hugs and love to Zenyatta, Coz, Ziconic, and Z Princess!
Stel
vicki
I was hoping that CC would stay back East and take on those horses. Would love to see him at Saratoga then return to California to prepare for the Breeders Cup. CC needs to race as an older horse. I think he will improve with age. Also, there is so little respect for his pedigree that his stud book could be limited. CC in Dubai perhaps next year.
My brother suffers from pulmonary heart disease. Last week he had a minor stroke (the doctor’s words) and is scheduled for extensive tests this week. All prayers greatly appreciated. Love Vicki!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Vicki:
I was hoping the same for CC. Will keep you and your brother in my prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Vicki – Sending some prayers your way – please relay to your brother – from an old (both as in former and chronologically :-) cardiac nurse.
shirleeinindy
Dear Vicki,
So sad to hear of your brother’s stroke. We will all pray and send good thoughts you way as well as his. Stay Strong.
Max
Well said, shirlee. The best to Vicki and her brother.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear,
Chromies is back in California, he is doing well, thank God.
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
Yes, thank heaven the injury is not severe. Could have been so much worse. Read where he had a cut near the tendon as well, but luckily it was superficial. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear vicki,
Keeping you and your brother in prayers. Hoping he can recover soon and without further problems. Take care and all the best wishes. Hugs
Bluegrass Girl
vicki
So sorry to hear about your brother.
Prayers for him and all the family. BGG
Max
An interesting analysis by Forbes of stud fees, and the significant difference between the potential earning power of the English Derby winner, Australia, with his impeccable pedigree, vs. California Chrome.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/06/07/california-chrome-just-lost-the-triple-crown-but-hes-still-worth-as-much-as-10-million/
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
All I can say is……..like a box of chocolates………..! CC could very well sire Graded Stakes winners. Only time will tell. I would like to see him in excellent health and have a really good four year old season. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Absolutely true. None of this has ever been an exact science. The trouble for our Chromie is that few breeders might be willing to take the risk on an unproven and weak pedigree, especially since the recession. He’s got to keep racing and winning to overcome their analysis.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Max, you consider Lucky Pulpit a weak pedigree? I looked beyond just Lucky Pulpit into the depth of the pedigree but yes, I am still learning.
hugs, Sally B
Max
SallyB. It’s the experts who criticize the pedigree of Chromie, not me. I have nothing but admiration for that horse.
Terry Crow
Max-You are absolutely correct in your analysis. The DRF used to have a writer who wrote about dosage. Before the Kentucky Derby was run, he would analyze the field and pick the horses who were likely to get the distance. To some extent he was right. His picks “got” the distance in the context that they finished the race. But they rarely finished in the money, much less won it. The breeding of horses is an inexact science. If it wasn’t, we would all be hearing about The Green Monkey today.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Max,
Love the link, but I think they forgot that CC got hurt, and for that reason he lost.
If you are running the marathon and you injure your heel, wouldn’t slow down?
Of course…
Hugs Ingrid.
Max
Ingrid. I love that horse. I do not know how anyone could not love him because he has charisma, and he has heart. We will never know if he could have won that race without the injury. We will just have to move on and hope that Chromie can continue to have a good career. I’d say he’s got an amazing record already with two classics. Wise Dan has never won a classic, but he’s still a super horse.
Free the Moose! Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all others who are sick.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max, Sally and Ingrid:
I think you have to look deep, but I think that CC’s pedigree is not all that weak. Take a look at the bloodlines on both sides. AP Indy, Cozzene, Mr. Prospector, Polish Numbers, Northern Dancer, Danzig, Sir Ivor, Raise A Native, Seattle Slew; not too shabby. The genes are there. Love him; love his confidence, his courage and his heart. Hope he stays healthy and sound and has continued success in future races and in his stud career when he retires. I think he’s an exceptional horse in so many ways. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.pedigreequery.com/california+chrome
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
PS:
Shame on me, I left out Big Red. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Ingrid-You were among the first, if not the first, to predict a triple crown for CC. In my mind, he won it.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I quite accept that horse-racing is a business but as a life-long fan I just love to see a great horse race and hopefully win a race.I cannot even describe the thrill.We even adore the Moose who very rarely runs!!
I heard Treve is going to run in the King George and Queen Elizabeth as well as RA,hope she will be back to her best.AP has reached 50 winners today!His ambition is to ride 300 winners in a season maybe this year?Free the Moose.PU Dan and all the injured.Nissy says it’s too hot in Nova Scotia today!!Sheena.
Max
Sheena. Indeed our Moosie is a true anomaly. I cannot see anyone but the Brits taking to a horse who will not run. He’s a hero. Speaking of horsey thrills, I got an email today from the Moose himself. He’s organizing his twitter and wants details about his fans. Moosie, aren’t you on hols? Maybe he’s getting ready for the beak? If so, I’m backing Moosie. The Moose must be free.
Good for AP. Nothing short about him.
Hoping to see Treve at her best. She might want however to avoid Cirrus.
Nissy should enjoy the summer. The polar vortex was like yesterday.
Free the Moose! Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all others who are sick.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Hopefully this link comes up of Monty feeding his chick.you’ll have to scroll down for the video.Love and hugs SheenaX
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Amazing video Sheena, and I finally got the hatching one to work as well. How do you know who is who as far as the parents are concerned?
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
That is the cutest little chick and Monty is so gentle and caring when feeding him/her. Just adorable. Thank you for sharing this precious video. Hope the other egg hatches soon and safely. They are such beautiful birds. Going to visit Charlie and Hudson tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing them and talking to Deb about how Hudson did in the show atmosphere in CT this past Saturday. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Max
JudyB. A horse won a race at Belmont on Saturday on the undercard. His name is The Big Beast. He’s 3. Do you know anything about him?
Free the Moose. Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all others who are sick.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Judy B., I just went back to page 4 and saw two awesome pictures!! Ruby and Diamond
Thanks for posting them for us.
love n hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
Yes, Jackie said she will keep sending me new photos. Ruby and Diamond are doing great and the new place looks really nice. Did you get to visit Sir? How’s he doing? Love and Hugs, JB
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
ZENYATTA, Even just to see your name has my heart filled with love.
Goodnight with kisses to you and your boys and precious Zprincess
Auntie Sally B
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I am not familiar with The Big Beast. I did check his Equibase chart and I’m linking it here. His Sire, Yes It’s True, is a multiple stakes winner earning over $1M dollars. His Dam is a daughter of Deputy Minister (who is my Charlies Grand Sire) who won the Sovereign and Eclipse Awards for Two Year Old Champion in 1981 and the Sovereign Horse of The Year Award in 1981. After his 1983 campaign, he was retired to stud. DM’s Grand Sire was Northern Dancer. The Big Beast has some wonderful bloodlines.
The Big Beast has started three times and has a win, a second and a third place finish.
http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9086912®istry=T
Here’s the Wiki on Deputy Minister:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Minister_%28horse%29
Max, I link the replay of his race on Saturday. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Oops. The Wiki didn’t come through. Here it is again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Minister_%28horse%29
Max
JudyB. Many thanks fir your research on this. Deputy Minister was a great horse. What a marvellous group of offspring that he has as a legacy. Oxbow and Paynter. Glad to know his connection to Charlie.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Here’s The Big Beast replay. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.nyra.com/belmont/videos/race-replay/
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
PS:
Max, This was a $75,000.00 MSW. The Big Beast’s final time for 6 furlongs was 109.59. Wow! Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Thanks so much. The second horse, Guggenheim, is owned by Jerry and Ann Moss. I’m however very impressed by The Big Beast. Hope that he goes to Saratoga. Bravo Beast.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
You’re so welcome. Did not know Guggenheim was owned by Mr. and Mrs. M and trained by JS. Yes, impressive win by The Beast. Will have to keep track of both of these boys. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Guggi is a chestnut! He also looks like a nice horse. I’m thrilled to be able to follow a horse like The Big Beast. Loved the comment of the announcer that The Beast is a “big boy.” He’s a fast mover for a big beast. We can have a lot of fun with him. Power up Big Beast.
Free the Moose! Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all of the others who are sick.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Hope all of you are comfy and cozy. COZ, hope you’re staying cool in all this humidity we’re having on the East Coast. Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Dr. Raul Bras: Chrome’s injury “painful,” common (Rood & Riddle)
By Susan Salk Off-track Throroughbreds on June 9, 2014
The injury sustained by Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes bid is a very common racetrack injury, and one that typically does not aversely affect a racehorse’s future career, says Dr. Raul Bras, DVM, CJF of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
The laceration, which can occur when a horse grabs his own heels while exiting the starting gate, is very painful to a horse, says Dr. Bras, who notes that it’s impossible to say at this point whether such an injury would have affected the 4-1 favorite in his quest to win the Triple Crown.
http://offtrackthoroughbreds.com/2014/06/09/dr-raul-bras-chromes-injury-painful-common/
Bluegrass Girl
FYI Warren Eves
1-time rider TomChapman”It’s amazing CC finished as close as he did.
This would take 10 lengths from any horse.”
Terry Crow
This description is why I do not consider CC’s injury as grabbing a quarter. That is a self inflicted injury. His was not. I respectfully disagree with Doctor Bras. I would like to see him try running a mile and a half after having one of his feet stepped on by a horse. Tom Chapman’s comment seems more on the money.
Bluegrass Girl
California Chrome returns to Los Alamitos Race Course
Goman Go Published on Jun 9, 2014
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome returned to Los Alamitos Race Course on Sunday night, June 8, 2014. As always, he was accompanied by his groom Raul Rodriguez. Los Alamitos Race Course congratulates the outstanding horse California Chrome for his victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and his courageous effort in the Belmont Stakes. Thank for a thrilling ride in the Triple Crown series and so many unforgettable memories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNKkgwSsFdY
Bluegrass Girl
Chrome had had a long day on Sunday.
He flew from MacArthur Airport on Long Island, NY to Louisville
Then Louisville to Ontario, CA. Then van ride to Los Al
Wonder if he gets frequent flyer miles?
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for all the great links on CC and the video of him returning home. Very long trip. What a beautiful boy he is. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
JudyB
Sometimes it is hard following the trail of breadcrumbs through
the Blog forest. Sometimes I am at the wrong gingerbread house.
Maybe it is the Blog Elf at work.
Hugs, BGG
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
I know what you mean. You’re doing fine though. Thanks again for all the info. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
It is REALLY hard to keep up with two posts “up and running.” Will be so glad when a new one appears and we can all be “on the same page.” :-)
Terry Crow
The airlines now consider the money spent rather than the number of flights when rewards are considered. Just another way of cheating us poor folks.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Yes, and of course it’s the ONLY airline with which I have ANY miles! Grrrrr!
Bluegrass Girl
Beholder Injured in Ogden Phipps
San Diego Horse Race posted by redbird June 9, 2014
California Chrome was not the only one gashed in a race at Belmont Park last Saturday. Two-time Eclipse Award winning filly, Beholder, will miss up to six weeks of training after she came back from her run in the Grade 1 Ogden Phipps with a gash to her left hind pastern.
Trainer, Richard Mandella, said it was “pretty deep” and that the whole pastern was “rubbed raw.” He added that there was large flap of skin that is too jagged for stitches and will probably be removed once everything’s healed. They washed out the wound and put a bandage on it and so far it “looks fine.” Mandella says fortunately nothing more serious was damaged, like ligaments or tendons. His biggest fear… at this point is infection but she’s been treated with penicillin and antibiotics.
Mandella said he doesn’t know when the injury occurred but that it appears to have been created by a toe-grab on a horseshoe. He has watched replays of the race and, while he can’t pinpoint when his prized filly was hurt, he told the Paulick Report that it appears to have occurred when another horse’s back foot came down on Beholder’s leg, cutting a deep slash from top to bottom. He also acknowledged it could have occurred in the starting gate.
Rider, Gary Stevens, is also perplexed as to how and when the injury occurred. He said he just thought Beholder was having trouble handling the Belmont track. They finished fourth in the talent-ladened, Ogden Phipps, behind the winner, Close Hatches, and runner-ups, Princess of Sylmar and Antipathy.
http://sdhorserace.com/2014/06/09/beholder-injured-in-ogden-phipps/
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Was really cheering for her and couldn’t figure out what happened. I didn’t hear this until yesterday. Again – it’s a miracle she did as well as she did. SO hoping that it doesn’t get infected and that she gets better soon.
Bluegrass Girl
Ride On Curlin to Get Some Time Off
By Blood-Horse Staff June 8, 2014 3:01 PM
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Ride On Curlin, who failed to finish in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), will be getting a break after competing in all three legs of the Triple Crown.
Daniel J. Dougherty’s son of Curlin bled in the Belmont and was eased at the quarter pole by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez.
“He bled probably a three out of 10,” trainer Billy Gowan said. “He ate everything last night and his legs look good, so that’s the main thing. He was going to get a little break anyhow, so maybe it’s time to give him one.”
Gowan and Ride On Curlin will head back to their base in Kentucky on Monday.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/85592/ride-on-curlin-to-get-some-time-off#ixzz344ms25SJ
KathyR
Dear Bluegrass Girl:
Second Judy’s comment – many thanks for the informative posts. Hugs, KathyR
shirleeinindy
BGG, Love this guy. Think he will have an even better record later in the year and if he runs next year. The Curlins seem to get better with age.
Tiz Herself
Goldencents to Spendthrift for 2015!!!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/85625/spendthrift-to-stand-goldencents-in-2015
No doubt he’ll be a great sire – he was all courage in his runner up to Palace Malice… cannot wait to see the rest of his four year old campaign and little ‘Cents’ down the road!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Oh boy! He’s coming to MY part of the world. ♥♥♥ Sure hope that Spendthrift allows the public to visit.
Bluegrass Girl
There was the hoof injury and there was also this. BGG
California Chrome trainer describes Belmont injury
Jennie Rees, USA TODAY Sports 10:33 a.m. EDT June 9, 2014
Excerpts from article:
California Chrome also sustained a cut on his foreleg. That’s where Sherman said they really dodged a bullet.
“He had a cut by his tendon where they hit him. That’s what scared me the most. It wasn’t deep; it was superficial. Gosh, that’s the worst thing that can happen to a horse, hit his tendon. But we got lucky there. It just went down to the bottom of his foot, by his pastern.”
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/triple/2014/06/08/california-chrome-trainer-describes-belmont-injury/10201349/
sheena.davies(wales)
Remembering the great Sir Henry Cecil who died this day in 2013.RIP.You are sorely missed.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
RIP Sir Cecil. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Stonestreet posted to pic of Taco yesterday. He is a beauty but does not seem to be as tall or long as our sweet Coz. Of course, it is hard to tell from a picture. Both of them seem to look more like their moms than their sires. If both guys make it to the track next year, it could really be fun.
Kudos to big D’s boy, Medal Count for his 3rd in the Belmont.