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Ask The Experts: Mike Cline, Part 2

Q:

A question for Lanes End: Your pastures appear so lush and Zenyatta obviously loves to graze. Would you explain pasture upkeep and the type of grasses that grow in your pastures?

Gayle Haushahn

Bismarck, AR

Lane’s End. Photo by Tyler Matson

A:We started putting Lane’s End together in 1980, and it has grown to 2,000 acres. The farm is divided between stallions, broodmares, and yearlings. Each barn has it’s own pasture around it, of approximately 250 acres. Most fields are 30-50 acres in size, and the fences are laid so that they follow the contour of the land.

We’re fortunate because we have a great ratio of horses to pastures; we can rotate pastures and maintain with weed control, fertilize, and move the horses off to rest each pasture.

We maintain a mixture of bluegrass and orchard grass. There’s no irrigation, but we have two growing seasons. We are able to sow grass in the spring and fall, and we do sow about half the farm every year. Grass gets damaged by drought and hot weather, and we have to constantly replace it.

Watch the video above for Mike’s complete response.

Q:

LE grounds are impeccable! Stables look like you could eat off floor! Question, what is involved (manpower) to maintain such a beautiful facility?

Cathy Black

Ashburn, VA

A:We have 150 employees, and we’re very fortunate to have a support staff that is next to none. That’s probably the most important thing about the farm—aside from the facility—the people who work here. I can’t say enough about their loyalty and concern for horses.

We have a good mixture of experienced people, plus we’re constantly trying to lure young people here that can work their way up through the system. That’s been important. Most of our advances in staff, assistant managers and managers, are people who put in their time before they got promoted to their positions. That’s one of the things that we try to do here—our top level people are all home grown.

This keeps young people coming to the farm. We try to create an environment where they have input in what’s going on. They get a lot of responsibility, they all know how we do things, but they get to mix in their own thoughts and actually have a say in what goes on.

Watch the video above for Mike’s complete response.

Our Expert

Michael H. Cline

Farm Manager, Lane’s End

Michael H Cline is the Manager of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Kentucky. He has held that position for 33 years and he played a key role in the design and development of the farm from the time Mr. Farish first purchased the land in the late 1970’s.

Mike is a local having graduated from Woodford County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He is the proud father to two sons, John and Chad and one grandson, Charlie.

Mike’s family has been involved in the Thoroughbred industry beginning with his father John Cline, who managed Haven Hill Farm for Herb Stevens and his brother, Pete is the Manager of Shawnee Farm in Kentucky. Prior to his employment at Lane’s End, Mike was Manager at Big Sink Farm in Versailles.

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        Sally B,
        He is very gorgeous, have only heard his name as a sire tooo.
        Amazing to live to be 30, that is awesome.

        MY TB Jethro is close and still running and bucking, you can never take the
        “youngster/play” out of a TB, that is what they are made for, fun and focus
        on their jobe.

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    Z Fans,

    Here is the link stating that Frankel’ last race most likely will be the Ascot Champions Day. This article states he will not go to the ARC. Too bad, that would have been great.
    Not sure he going to like being a stud, they better have a lot of money to repair his stall and plant new grass in his paddock. I imagine he will be racing around and tearing things up with out a focus other that the girls.

    GOOD LUCK FRANKEL !!!!

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/aug/31/frankel-ascot-champions-day?newsfeed=true

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      The estimate of his worth if sold is £100 million or more. It would appear that Prince Khalid can handle his upkept at his Juddmonte farms in the UK, Ireland and Kentucky. His stud fee will probably be private like his father.

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        But will he be happy MAX, that is the question ????

        Watched an Inside Information on some trainers and their styles of training ETC…
        on HRTV.

        One of the trainers said, : ” You see a horse that is unhappy, sullen in their stall,
        with their back to you and head down and not performing, WHETHER YOU WANT
        TO OR NOT YOU HAVE TO MAKE THE HORSE HAPPY !!!!! A HAPPY HORSE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING AND MORE”

        WILL FRANKEL BE HAPPY ????? A RHETORICAL QUESTION ????

        • Sign. This is an excellent question. Frankel clearly likes to run. Anyone can see that. However the Prince is keen on breeding perfect racing horses, of which Frankel is his own home bred of at least three generations, and there are many mares at Juddmonte alone awaiting a date with Frankel. Racing might be academic for another reason: no one wants to race against him.

        • Very True Max !!!!

          But only a happy horse will make an owner/breeder and happy man!!!

          We will see. I would like to have seen him run in the ARC or some more
          challenging races. I wonder how many defections from the 2012 ARC would
          happen if he was entered????

        • Sign. None of them want to face Frankel or more likely watch him race away. Rival top jockey Frankie Dettori said that Frankel is unbeatable. He also said that, although he has raced many times against him for Godolphin, Sheikh Mohammed’s British racing stable, he has never actually seen Frankel’s face, only his backside in a distance. LOL!

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        Great Comment Max,

        Wonder if Frankel might want to come to BIG ASS TUESDAY, I am sure we
        could dig up a British ale or two for him and he could meet Zenny and get
        a conversation going !!!

        It would still be fun to see how many horses defected for the ARC if he ran and if he could run that distance efficiently and effectively. Although he was “put to sleep” in his last race and won with his usual powering home.

        • Sign. Frankel was running last at the beginning of the Juddmonte. He might have been signaling to Z that he appreciated her trademark technique?

        • Oh yes, I noticed he finally learned to settle, yes, maybe Zenny sent him
          some tips.

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    Dear Lanes End, Mr. Cline and Team Z,

    Really enjoyed the news blog about he lush pastures of LE and how they are kept and all of the wondeful people who work there. It would be sooo wonderful to come to work and look at such beautiful horses and land every day. One would always be happy
    and having fun.

    THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE EVERYTHING WITH US ABOUT LANES END
    ZENNY AND HER FIRST SON, 12 Z.

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    Oh my goodness Trina, you’ve out done yourself again. You either have a fantastic memory or a very thick file where you keep the times of our lives to share. I am again astounded at your poetic skill and thank you very much.

    Thanks also to Sandy, Ne. Ohio ( Sandy’s and my paths probably crossed when we attended the same Jr. High School for a year.),to Sheena in Wales (I have so enjoyed learning about your champions across the pond, as Terry Crow would say), to Debbie G in Kentucky ( you and Peggy N have had me laughing out loud with your plans to buy those farms in order to get into Lane’s End), to Eveline, Maryland, Keta, Sign of the Times and Marshall NC Broad ( you all bring so much knowledge and caring to this site) What a community Zenyatta Land is!!

    On the racing front, I was hoping for MMM to win, but am not disappointed about To Honor and Serve winning. Gotta love Bernie’s kids.

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      Dearest Marty, I’m glad you liked the poem, and I confess to having thicks files and no memory whatsoever!

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      Dear Marty,

      Sooo glad to have all of your contributions here as well.
      I really wanted MMM to win too. Not sure if you saw the comment yesterday
      before the race, Jeff Siegel HRTV said MMM works were not as fast and he
      was not galloping out as long and strong, also TO HONOR and SERVE found
      some courage, which he has never had, to battle on.

      GO GO GO Bernie’s boys !!!!!!

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    Zenny, 12Z, and all friends at LE,
    Hope you have enjoyed the day and that the rest of the weekend will be nice, too!

    To all Z;sters,
    Have a lovely Sunday!
    Goodnight and sweet dreams!

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    Everyone, I know Mr Zayat said there would be no news on Paynter today, but I just a minute ago went into Thoroughbred Times.com just to see if there was anything.
    They said Mr Zayat twetted on his Twitter acct. Saturday Sept. 01, 2012 at 8.53 pm.
    Paynter goiing in the right direction.. If someone can pull it over here. I haven’t learned how to do that yet.
    It said he had a good Saturday temp downto 100.3 Still I know have a ways to go but
    Thank You so much Dear Lord for every good day.
    Praying hard for you Paynter. Love, Peggy

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    I looked at the beautiful moon over the ocean today, here in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, and I couldn’t help but think of Neil Armstrong. The first man on the moon now leaves Earth again for another new adventure. Save travels Commander.

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    To supplement an earlier post about the unveiling of the Zenyatta statute and the inaugural Zenyatta Stakes, come one, come all to Santa Anita, September 29, 2012:
    Live Racing First Post 1:00pm
    Awesome Again Stakes (Gr. I)
    Chandelier Stakes (Gr. I)
    FrontRunner Stakes (Gr. I)
    Rodeo Drive Stakes (Gr. I)
    Zenyatta Stakes (Gr. I)
    Zenyatta Statue Unveiling, Doug O’Neill Cap Giveaway, $500K Guaranteed Pick 4, Handicapping Contest, Family Fun , Food Truck Festival.

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        All the CALI Dumplings,

        Thanks for the update on the unveiling of the Zenny statue.
        Please represent us all at he unveiling of the Zenyatta staute.
        TOO CLOSE TO Breeder’s cup to come.
        Hope it is a great race day, too.

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      I would love to see the unveiling. I hope I can make it there that day. If my knee keeps improving to where driving doesn’t hurt, I’ll be there.

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      Dear Trina:

      Thank for this info on the unveiling of Z’s statue. What a great day that will be. Are you going to be able to attend? Hugs, JB

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    Hello Zenny….just got home
    …..
    Zentastics…….kept changing my bet from Cease to show to MMM to place…..back and forth…….had it either way…..yippee
    …..
    If buying farm next to LE has anything to do with trailers….hay bales…faking cardiac events in driveways……COUNT ME IN!!!
    …….
    I am praying for Paynter……Jackson Bend too…there something wrong …possibly concussion?
    ……..
    Another 3yr old is back…..JuneBugRed is set to race again ….
    ……..
    Lentenor was 4th…..only beaten one and a half …he will get them next time
    …….
    Love to all ….kisses tor all soft noses….peppermints around
    ……
    Happy Birthday to all I have missed…..Nite…nite

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      Dear Carol,

      Messed up on Cease, bet him to place.
      Did not realize that that field was the toughest he has faced.

      GREAT BET !!!!

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    Good Sunday Morning to everyone!

    Mr. Cline, thank you for your answer and video about Lanes End and beautiful grounds and staff. I love that you hire young and promote from within, Will you ever consider hiring some of us old folks in the future to do, whatever needs doing. I am sure many of us will work cheap, just to be a part of it all. God’s blessings to Lanes End, Zenyatta, 12Z and all ,forever. To the Mosses, thank you forever from the bottom of my heart, for giving and keeping this blog going for all of us. It means more than you will ever know to so many of us. Zenny and 12Z, I love you forever.

    Debbie G and Peggy, Count me in on the contributions to buy the adjoining farms and Havre de Grace. I am a little short now, since I ami going to the Breeders Cup, but I will catch up and contribute. That would be just a dream come true, would’nt it?

    Marty and Trina,

    Marty, Sorry, I missed your birthday. Hope it was wonderful. Riding a horse to a drive-in, sounds like something I would have done, when I was young, if I had a horse. As Zenny and Dottie would say, that is just “Too Cute”! Happy, happy Birthday!!! Trina, your poems are just priceless!

    Paynter, still praying for you, big fella. Get well and strong again, real soon.

    I’ll Have Another, hope you are happy and well.

    Karen Gogue, I miss you. Have I missed something important concerning you? Praying for you Karen, it is not the same without you.

    Happy Sunday Everybody, Love to all.

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      Dear Darlene Daniels

      I have been keeping track of I’ll Have Another at Big Red Farm
      There are several you tube videos since he has gotten there. We also have a young gal over there who keeps track of all the American stallions there, but right now her name
      escapes me. You can also find Big Red Farm and there is an English page. They welcome people to contact them. It is really a beautiful place. His groom fell in love with him and is working on a nickname to come close to what his name translates to in Japanese. Here is one link. Enjoy!

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnbhrxj5GKI

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        Dear Janet and Darlene,
        Love the video you posted of IHA, I can watch and watch over and over, too.
        Here is one I found done by Horse Racing Nation, it is a few segments from his
        first day or two. Those stallions are really telling him how things run there,
        also she mentions a nick name for him, they don’t have one yet and

        IAH IS GETTING JAPANESE LESSONS !!!! So glad he is better at foreign languages than I am.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIvfZqkK3os&feature=related

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        Darlene and Janet,

        IHA is our US treasure and our baby !!!

        Hope those stallions are not too rough on him !!!

        Don’t think he will get intimidated like WAR FRONT did, he really seemed to be talking back and “expressing” himself with his “body language”.

        Totally agree with you Big Red Farms is beautiful and sooo very glad his
        groom love him and they love him there.

        • War Front has never been intimidated by any Japanese stallions as far as we know. He’s at Claiborne in Kentucky. Do you mean War Emblem?

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      Maybe you’ll win big at the BC, Darlene. That’s so cool that you’re going. I’d love to go, but I guess I’ll save my money to put towards buying HDG and the farm! We just have to work on getting the Sheik’s phone number now….

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    Thank you again Mike Cline for your info.! The picture shown of the Lane’s End farm (part of) is so beautiful; just a welcoming setting. I have been fortunate to have visited Lane’s End a couple to times. Being there is so good for my soul. The stallions are awesome especially A P Indy!! Unfortunately, I have not been able to see the horse of my lifetime Zenyatta as it is not allowed.
    Sending love N kisses on Z’s soft nose, a kiss to 12z too Auntie Sally

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    Dear Marshall,

    Horses who are traumatized like Jackson Bend can have permanent issues like we said.
    However, a long rest on a farm as, Nick Zito, reccommended is the cure all for all horses.

    Whenever they have a problem or issue, turning them out to forget their cares, worries and trauma in a pasture to be a horse, soon clears their head.

    Am looking for written information on him, have not seen anything yet. Maybe just
    mental, which is the easiest to cure with GREAT PASTURE LIFE.

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      Jackson Bend to go on long rest
      Mark Singelais‏ tweet 3-2 favorite Emcee wins the Grade I Forego at Saratoga. Jackson Bend finished last, coming off his collision on the Oklahoma last month
      Mike MacAdam‏ tweet Nick Zito said Jackson Bend was flat, may not be mentally recovered from collision. May get long rest on farm.
      Thoroughbred Times‏ tweet
      Zito on Jackson Bend, 7th in Forego: “I think we’ll give him a long rest now. The jock said he was flat. All the tests came back fine

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        OH Yes, Jackson Bend needs some time to be a horse on a farm somewhere,
        where he can clear his head and be a horse and forget about the trauma.

        Horses are soooo very delicate. A couple of months at the farm should do it
        and he will be good a new !!!

        Have a great time being a horse Jackson, forget the track and all of “its craziness”.
        A little TLC and lots of fun running around will definately help you clear your head.

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        Brave Jackson Bend, glad he will rest and get those cob webs out of his head.
        Good going ,Nick Zito. What a trooper he is.

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        Dear Keta and Z Fans:

        Thanks for the update on Jackson Bend. Glad all the tests are negative and the rest should do the trick. Great trainer Mr. Zito. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for this, Sign!
      Sounds like just the right thing for Jackson Bend! Hope he enjoys his R&R and gets his groove back! Glad he has such a good trainer in Nick Zito.
      All the Best!

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        Maybe he (JB) should to come to NC and meet Loudon Wainwright for some
        Redneck tunes; That would really clear his head and maybe get
        it “a spinin”.

        • LOL,Sign!!!
          I am sure any NC pickin and a grinnin will git him a spinnin!! We will spin him back onto that track,fast like a top!!!!!

          Jackson Bend, you are welcome any time, here in the wonderful state of NC. You too, Zito.

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    Dear Peggy N,

    Thanks for the udate on Gabby. Did she get claimed???
    She is in my virtual stable, too.

    Keep the questions coming, they are great ones.

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      Hey Sign, she ran 5th in the race Friday. I had to work Friday, but Judy posted it that day so I got to see it. She told me that she did not get claimed. So glad so maybe she’ll stay where she is for a while. I have to go and sign up on Equibase so I can keep track and have more inside information. I will keep the questions coming. Thats for sure. Thank You All.

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        Thanks for the update Judy B and Peggy N.
        I was busy friday and did not have time to check.

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    Dear Judy B,

    Did you see the above link on Frankel’s projected retirement.

    THE BIG QUESTION IS “WILL HE BE HAPPY ?????”

        • Sign. The Queen would ruin anyone. She is too nice and good a horse for that. She makes all of us better for being in her presence near and far. She inspires love and hope. The same would be true for Frankel.

        • Dear Max, Carol, Tony and Sue.

          The Queen is a professional at everything she does and she does everything well. Before Ann and Jerry bought her at the yearling sale,
          when they went to see her she put her head on Ann’s shoulder.

          What a display of perfect temperment breeding from both DAM and SIRE side by Eric Kronfeld. She is truely his brain child, just like Frankel is to
          his owner.

          TOO CUTE COMMENTS, MAX

        • Sign. I did not know about the details of the meeting with Z before the sale. Amazing. In a way, she picked them? During the sale, I noticed from the sale video that she was calling out, maybe to them or David Ingordo? She is a wonder horse. These were smart moves to get a very good home.

        • How well I remember her BCC race in 2010. I have never felt like that for any other horse, or anything else for that matter, before or since. She was literally awe inspiring. I could not believe it, and I still cannot believe it. She was so grand. It was greatness before our eyes. No one can explain it. I was screaming, waving my ams and jumping up and down, something that I just do not do. But it happened. She is our magnificient equine inspiration both on and off the race track.

        • Oh Yes,

          She was saying “Pick me; Pick me; Pick me”.

          I guess it was Royal Delta or on of the mares last year that was
          really kicking up a storm in the auction. Her trainer said that
          she thought she was going to race because it was sooo noisy.

        • JudyB. Thanks for this. She was really vocal. I am now positive that she was calling to Ann, Jerry and David. What a bargain that price turned out to be. She was however regal even at that young age, and was still growing into her 17+ hands. This video is worth watching over and over.

        • Dear Max, Sign and Z Fans:

          Max, love this video and you are so right. Z was Regal even then. What a bargain, indeed. Probably will go down in history as the lowest amount ever paid for a Champion once Z’s babies start winning races. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sign:

      Max filled me in on the plan to retire Frankel at the the end of this racing season. I hope and pray he is going to be happy in retirement. Maybe his connections at the stud farm will make sure he is ridden every day like Three Chimney’s does here for their stallions. I think it’s good physically and emotionally for the stallions if they have that exercise and feel of racing every day. Here’s an article on the Three Chimney’s exercise program. Hugs, JB

      http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/farm-management/farm-management-10-04-08.aspx

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        Dear Judy B.

        I really like the idea of an exercise program for the “boys” too. Some do not want to have any part of being ridden again, but some really enjoy it as it is pleasure riding not race riding, once they figure that out. What a challenge to take Frankel
        on a “Trail Ride”??? WHOO HOOO YEEE HAAAA !!! SPLAT (on the ground) !!!

        • Dear Max:

          I didn’t know she looked after Big D.

          As Sign said, some stallions like to be ridden and others do not. I guess we know which group Big D was in. That feisty boy would have made his feelings known for sure. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. No one ever jumped on Big D’s back without an invitation. Same thing for going anywhere near his territory. D. Wayne Lukas said that Big D was the most difficult horse whom he had ever trained. Ha! I love that Big D. Lucarno looks like he could take a few bites out of any trespassers. Same for Point of Entry. Do not mess with these guys.

        • JudyB. Forgot to mention that First Defence’s trainer was Robert J. Frankel. The Frankel magic may pass to Dundonnel?

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        Sign and JudyB. Juddmonte already has one possible successor to Frankel. Dundonnel is 2 and recently won impressively at York and is on route to the 2000 Guineas next year, if all goes well. He was bred in Kentucky. His sire is First Defence. His dam is Family, an unraced full sister to Danehill. Dam sire is of course Danzig. We must keep an eye on this horse.

        • Dear Max:

          Great pedigree. Yes, we should definitely keep track of him. Hugs, JB

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    Paynter Update on Sunday Sept. 2 in morning
    A.ZAYAT tweet: Paynter update: Our angel Dr. Javiscas VMD, DACVIM. reports that Paynters temperature has been normal. His White blood count is normal. He is brighter today. Still has diarrhea, his protein levels have dropped so we have him more plasma last night and it has improved this morning. Appetite is fair. We are trying new foods.. We will update more later today
    Justin Zayat tweeted next: Paynter heading in right direction. Long way to go.
    As soon as his diarrhea improves we will take him out to graze
    Keta Note: A. Zayat did a series of Tweets which I put together in one message.

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      Keta Thank You so much for the update. We had communion at church this morning. On my knees he was in my prayers. I will keep praying. I know how serious this is. Oh my lord, please just don’t let him get founder. Yes, Everybody keep praying.

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      Thank you Keta I am praying and lighting candles every day. When two or more agree God answers your prayers. matthew 19 19,20

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      Thanks for the update on Paynter.
      Sooo glad he is moving forward and getting fiesty !!!

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    Max,
    Some Danedream info

    Video of Danedream’s exciting win: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmkR0-IUpv4

    Danedream defends her crown
    Arc up next as star filly defends her crown
    Last updated: 2nd September 2012
    Danedream had to dig deep to regain her crown in the Longines – Grosser Preis Von Baden at Baden-Baden in Germany on Sunday.
    There were concerns that the combination of a little cut in the ground and a potentially slow pace in an eight runner tactical contest would count against last year’s winner of the Group One mile and a half contest.
    Andrasch Starke had the four year old filly in a prominent position, just off the pace being set by Next Vision who was acting as a pacemaker for German Derby runner-up Novellist.
    The latter was partnered for the first time by William Buick but the young jockey, who is enjoying a stellar position, never managed to get his mount into a challenging position having held him up in rear and the three year old could only stay on at the one pace to finish fourth.
    http://www.skysports.com/racing/race-report/0,28798,11068_522200,00.html?utm_source=SkySports&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=Horseracing&utm_content=Betting

    InsideTheNumbrs tweet
    Danedream’s trainer: “We would be happy if Camelot turns up…but I’d honestly rather not see Frankel – he’s a horse from another planet.”

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    Max,
    This was a really close race for Danedream.
    When you watch the video, she takes quite a stumble about half way through.
    Also, I noticed she was more lathered on the shoulders at the end than I usually see her. But, she won & on to the Arc.
    Have a great Sunday!
    Keta

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      I think they did not want her to work tooo hard in this race so it was closer and she
      could “have some in the tank” for the ARC. Sooo hope she beats those boys again,
      to beat Nathaniel was just awesome.

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    Eswan Flores‏ tweet on Sunday Sept. 2nd
    Hey Everyone. We should know something on Tuesday.
    Thanks for all the kind words and support.

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    Keta. You are right. Her great grand sire, Nijinsky, used to get really lathered up, so that maybe she has inherited that trait. She is a small horse, but she has loads of talent. Also courage. Like Frankel, Danehill is her dam sire.

    BTW thanks for that great video.

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      He is adorable…and those ears! Oh,my goodness.
      We hope Zenny is enjoying some R & R these days…the peace and quiet must be nice for her.

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      Dear Max:

      Love this photo of 12Z (but then I love all of his photos). Thank you. The white marking on his face is starting to look more Diamond Shaped that Star Burst, isn’t it! Guess the green duct tape qualifies him as a member of our Red Neck Club. Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. The interesting thing about 12Z’s duct tape is that he now has it in two places. It used to be in only one spot. 12Z has very good taste if he likes duct tape that much and is not afraid to show it.

        • Dear Max:

          Should we expect anything less from our Prince. He’s got his mother’s flare for style. Remember her blue leg wraps! Hugs, JB

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    12Z is so like his mum those gorgeous ears!!!great to hear about danedream saw her win the king george at ascot very brave win! a few have commented over here that its a shame frankel is’nt in the arc he will not have 12 furlongs on his CV sir henry knows him so well it was always the plan for him to end his racing career on champions day i wonder too how he will cope at stud he’s quite a character!!sweet dreams to all Z fansXXX

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    So Many Ways takes the Spinaway and beats Stonestreet’s Teen Pauline in the process. Quite the filly with a bright future.

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      This link is great Max, There is a slide show of him grazing and bucking and jumping and rolling if you click on the one photo, so precious of him with the dog.

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      Thanks Max for this article. I do this guy,Max.

      Thanks Sign for the heads up about the photos.
      Love me some big ole chestnut w/ that white blaze.
      Good luck to Shack in the KELSO!

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        That should have been…I do LOVE this guy…Love this guy,Shack….OMG.
        I will leave in peace now…………..heaven help me.

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      Dear Max:

      Thanks for this link on Shack. I wondered why he was scratched on Saturday. Hope he is over the cough soon. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,

        He was scratched because of cough and not 100 %.
        I am concerned that he is getting burned out physically and
        may not do well in his next couple of races. I really wish that
        they had let him be a champion middle distance or sprinter
        rather than all that trying routing !!!

        • Dear Sign:

          I think he was pushed too much. Running in all the Triple Crow races and your right; should have kept him in sprints. I hope he recovers soon. Hugs, JB

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