Dear Our Beloved Zenyatta. Z, I got a favor and a question. Now I know you got pull. We need to get a message to Penny Chenery.
Z I know there are some wonderful horses racing this year, but we got a wonderful horse just retiring. A beautiful horse that has given his all for years and years. Every year Zenyatta he’s just been keeping on.
Z, need your help. He’s the wonderful “Ben’s Cat” Just announced, he’s heading to Kentucky for retirement.
Zenyatta, I would be the happiest person on earth if he could be nominated for the “Secretariat Vox Populi Award” Z, I think he’s won a stakes every year he’s been racing. Correct me if I’m wrong, But I think he has.
How are they nominated for this Award? Zenyatta would so appreciate your help LOL
Keeping my fingers crossed for this beautiful Black Beauty. Have seen many on line asking for him to be nominated.
Love Ya Zenyatta.
Dear Peggy.He is going to have a great life at Christina Welkers farm in Versailles.It would be wonderful if he got nominated for the Vox Populi.Love and hugs
This beautiful warrior is one of our Ann’s favorites. So glad to know he’s been retired. Wishing him a long, happy, healthy life. Hope he does get nominated for the VP. He’s got tons of fans and he certainly deserves the honor. Love and Hugs, JB
I wholeheartedly agree! Ben’s Cat has been, and is awesome. What a great horse for the Vox Populi award — he deserves it. A brilliant career and a super hero, too.
Happy healthy retirement to Ben’s Cat and a long life with lots of love! ❤️
Dear Judy:I posted the ringing video on previous page and Posh Pete’s pronounciation.Their names are Aeron,Menai and Eitha.We were all amazed to find out Bobby bach is indeed a girl!The first born is the only boy.Aidan has 8 runners in the Irish Derby on Saturday.Pat Smullen is riding Cracksman now.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Will check out the video. Thank you for posting it. Two girls and one boy; nice names! Godspeed to Aidan’s horses and all horses going in the ID; safe and sound. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Sandy…just read your account of not seeing Mikey on Saturday. Well, it’s his loss—as it was later on, too! (Whew,quite a race!) Sorry for you though; we know you were hoping it would fall into place. :-(
Zenyatta, hope you and yours are all doing well there at Lane’s End. Be cool–well you are cool- of course– I mean STAY cool and hydrated!!! ( I see your boys both had recent works. )
Sandy asked me to post a photo of her wearing her Songbird shirt so you can see what it looks like. She is visiting with the gorgeous Nyquist in the photo. Love and Hugs, JB
Dear sweet loveable mamma Zenyatta; I know you are very busy with your sweet filly who is adorable and I think playful too! I do think of you each and every day even though I do not go to my computer. I know I should because there are also my Zster friends here too. Z, I just wish to tell you I love you and I wish the best for you (even though you would find it great to meet me! ha ha) but there will never be no other picture that hangs so beautifully in my home but of YOU!!
Love you with kisses and to all your sons and new baby
Zprincess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
RIP Better Talk Now who was euthanised at the New Bolton Centre last night following complications after surgery for colic.His last moments were spent with those who loved him.He battled just as he did on the track and had spent a lovely retirement with Graham Motion his trainer.There is a very touching tribute to him on their website a horse so obviously loved by all his connections and I send them my deepest sympathy at this sad timeX
Oh no, colic claims another beautiful boy. Condolences to all his connections and much gratitude, Mr. Motion, for loving him. Rest in Peace Better Talk Now, so sorry you had to leave us, brave one.
Dear Judy;It was Clarach’s 4th birthday today.A modern young mother now and Glesni went off fishing for herself .She got tired of calling the ‘old man’!Blue has been spending a lot of time at Glaslyn with HR7.At last maybe a partner for her.Very dull dreary day here.Goodnight od bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Happy Birthday Clarach. Good for Glesni and for Blue. Hope your weather improves. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
So sad to hear about the passing of Better Talk Now. I remember him racing at Saratoga. RIP beautiful boy. Here’s a wonderful photo of him after winning the 2004 BC Turf. Love and Hugs, JB
At around 3pm on monday June 29th 2015 our beloved Kauto Star was euthanised because of the injuries he had sustained in a paddock “accident”a few days previously.I use inverted commas because only God and Kauto know what happened that sad day.I prefer to remember his glorious racing days than his miserable retirement.Who can forget the Olympia fiasco?.He was the Arkle of his generation and I feel utterly privileged to have seen both horses.Yes,we will always have a champion to fill our winter afternoons.Life goes on but we never forget.Kauto was denied a gentle old age and Paul was denied a last goodbye.Who knows what would have happened if he had been admitted to the clinic straight away but I try not to think.You filled our lives with such joy and we loved you You deserved so much more.Running free now in God’s green pastures.A star forever.Love you and miss youX
Quietly they go,
The intelligent.the beautiful,the brave;
I know.but I do not approve,
And I am not resigned.
Thanks for posting this tribute. I was just about to post it myself when I scrolled down and found that you had already done it. It is a very moving tribute to “Blackie” — a lovingly written sad farewell to one who was indeed loved.
RIP beautiful boy.
Ben’s Cat retired from racing at age 11 UPDATED
By Jim Dunleavy DRF 06/27/2017
According to Georganne Hale, the director of racing for the Maryland Jockey Club, Laurel Park intends to hold a celebration of Ben’s Cat’s career this fall.
Ben’s Cat will spend his retirement on the farm of Christina Welker in Versailles, Ky. Welker is married to Bayne Welker, the vice president of sales for Fasig-Tipton. Ben’s Cat is scheduled to leave for his new home Wednesday evening.
Later in article
Welker said she would welcome visitors to the farm to see Ben’s Cat.
“We’re a working farm but if people want to come by to see him, we’ll try to accommodate them,” she said. “They can just call us up and we’ll arrange something.” http://www.drf.com/news/bens-cat-retired-racing-age-11
Thanks for posting these links about Ben’s Cat! Great article and wonderful photos of Ben settling in to his new Kentucky home. The video of his departure from Laurel Park is somewhat bittersweet, but it looks as though he has made new friends and has checked out the bluegrass!
Happy Retirement, handsome Ben!
Thank you, BGG.
Typing with tears rolling down my face. Poor Avon, was he holding it together, or what?!
Ben- Love you and thanks for helping me “hold it together” last spring and summer. Many kisses were blown over to you as I drove by your barn.
Happy you and your new chestnut friend are enjoying the sun and grazing! Happy life for you, Champ.
Dear BGG.Thank you for the lovely video of Ben starting his new life.I wish him years of happiness and good health.Such good news about Lady Aurelia’s rating after her fabulous Royal Ascot win.Hugs
Lady Aurelia Rated ‘Best of the Century’
TDN Updated: June 27, 2017
British Horseracing Authority handicapper Chris Nash has assigned Lady Aurelia (Scat Daddy) a rating of 122, making her the best winner of the G1 King’s Stand S. this century. Having nearly broken the course record in the opening-day co-feature, the 3-year-old filly was rated three pounds superior to Choisir (Aus), Miss Andretti (Aus) and Scenic Blast (Aus).
“The only debate to be had is whether the 122 figure slightly understates her achievement as she took this for predominantly hands and heels riding. This already rates as the best performance in this race this century,” Nash wrote in his Royal Ascot handicapping blog. “She had been a wide-margined winner of the [G2] Queen Mary Stakes at this meeting last year where she was credited with a figure of 121. I am happy that this run can rate a shade higher than that. [Runner-up] Profitable (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) had won this race last year. Giving the winner allowances for both age and sex, there is every indication that he has reproduced his best of 116.” http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/lady-aurelia-rated-best-of-the-century
Another great article — thanks so much for posting. Lady Aurelia is brilliant for sure!
Outstanding performance at Royal Ascot, beautiful girl. Continued good health and soundness, Lady A.
Betmix tweet 9:27 AM – 29 Jun 2017 VIDEO
#TBT Mike Smith rides eventual @BreedersCup Classic winner & leading sire
Awesome Again to victory in the 1997 #QueensPlate @WoodbineRacing https://twitter.com/Betmix/status/880462723892621312
Ben’s Cat Settles Into New Kentucky Home (A Love Story)
By Frank Angst The BloodHorse June 29, 2017
Chris Welker spent the morning sitting under a tree in a daytime paddock watching Ben’s Cat settle into his new home on a breezy June 29 at Spring Ridge Farm near Versailles, Ky. She considered pinching herself, but didn’t want to spoil the tranquility. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/222329/bens-cat-settles-into-new-kentucky-home
Wow, what a great article! Thank you a million times for posting this. It gives me the “warm fuzzies” all over to know Ben is safe and will continue to be loved. Hope someday all our equines will know the joy of a soft landing at the end of their careers.
Looks like Zenyatta will have a year off. There have been no announcements about her being bred. Plus it is late in year to bred for a 2018 foal. She deserves it.
Dear Judy:Hope all went well with the switch over today.The chicks are being left alone for longer periods now and starting to feed themselves but it’s been another dull dreary day.Hope you can see the photo of Coz.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
The TV hookup is all set; I really like the channel bundle I was able to get. The email change is a challenge though. Hope it goes smoothly. Have to get used to the new system. Hope all is well with you. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Happy 4th Zenyatta! Baby girl is simply adorable. Zenny you are the best Mom ever. Coz and Zic have grown up into gorgeous horses. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at your photograph and it makes me smile.
Her Majesty looks to have a very nice Frankel colt Learn by Heart wins in fine style today under Ryan at Doncaster.Fair Eva (Frankel’s daughter)is recovering well from surgery for colic.
Dear Judy:Hopefully in time you will get used to your new system.Glad about the TV channels.Bobby bach or Eitha has an enormous appetite.Aeron is a fine young bird.It does promise some sunshine this weekend it has been the most dreary few days,Ground at the Curragh will be soft.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs.SheenaX
Hope the weather improves. Godspeed all the horses at Curragh. Love the name of the Queen’s Frankel colt. Healing prayers for Eva; power up Beauty. Love and Hugs, JB
Wishing Canada and all Canadian Z’sters a very Happy 150th birthday.
Also remembering our beautiful Diana Princess of Wales on her 56th birthday.HRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George,Princess Charlotte,Prince Harry and members of the Spencer will attend a private service at her graveside today.RIP
Great to see Tom Queally get another big race win in the North Humberland Plate on Higher Power trained by James Fanshawe.Congratulations to all connections.
Capri registered a remarkable 12th victory for Aidan O’Brien in the Irish Derby with a thrilling victory over Cracksman and Epsom hero Wings of Eagles back in 3rd.A masterful ride by Seamie Hefferman.Congratulations to all connections.
Thank you dear Marshall.I am very happy Tom is back to winning ways and what can you say about Aidan?He is a genius plus another son of Galileo.Hope you are having a lovely weekend.Love and hugs
What a roller coaster. First the news of Ben’s Cat. May he have a joyful retirement. and then the sad news of losing Better Talk Now. May he rest in peace. I also have to send kudos for the lovely photo of Cosmic One. He looks gorgeous.
sheena.davies(wales)
A lovely photo of Treve taken in may.Scroll down for pic of her Dubawi foal.
http://www.facebook.com/alshaqabracing/
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Our Beloved Zenyatta. Z, I got a favor and a question. Now I know you got pull. We need to get a message to Penny Chenery.
Z I know there are some wonderful horses racing this year, but we got a wonderful horse just retiring. A beautiful horse that has given his all for years and years. Every year Zenyatta he’s just been keeping on.
Z, need your help. He’s the wonderful “Ben’s Cat” Just announced, he’s heading to Kentucky for retirement.
Zenyatta, I would be the happiest person on earth if he could be nominated for the “Secretariat Vox Populi Award” Z, I think he’s won a stakes every year he’s been racing. Correct me if I’m wrong, But I think he has.
How are they nominated for this Award? Zenyatta would so appreciate your help LOL
Keeping my fingers crossed for this beautiful Black Beauty. Have seen many on line asking for him to be nominated.
Love Ya Zenyatta.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Peggy.He is going to have a great life at Christina Welkers farm in Versailles.It would be wonderful if he got nominated for the Vox Populi.Love and hugs
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
This beautiful warrior is one of our Ann’s favorites. So glad to know he’s been retired. Wishing him a long, happy, healthy life. Hope he does get nominated for the VP. He’s got tons of fans and he certainly deserves the honor. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Love you Ben! Thanks for all of the thrills. ?Congrats and a good life for you.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B., Peggy, Sheena and Ann,
I wholeheartedly agree! Ben’s Cat has been, and is awesome. What a great horse for the Vox Populi award — he deserves it. A brilliant career and a super hero, too.
Happy healthy retirement to Ben’s Cat and a long life with lots of love! ❤️
Hugs and Love
Vickie
Secretariat.com = sign up and you will get notifications = I already sent a note about Ben
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:I posted the ringing video on previous page and Posh Pete’s pronounciation.Their names are Aeron,Menai and Eitha.We were all amazed to find out Bobby bach is indeed a girl!The first born is the only boy.Aidan has 8 runners in the Irish Derby on Saturday.Pat Smullen is riding Cracksman now.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Will check out the video. Thank you for posting it. Two girls and one boy; nice names! Godspeed to Aidan’s horses and all horses going in the ID; safe and sound. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Anne from Paramount
Sandy…just read your account of not seeing Mikey on Saturday. Well, it’s his loss—as it was later on, too! (Whew,quite a race!) Sorry for you though; we know you were hoping it would fall into place. :-(
Zenyatta, hope you and yours are all doing well there at Lane’s End. Be cool–well you are cool- of course– I mean STAY cool and hydrated!!! ( I see your boys both had recent works. )
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Z Fans:
Sandy asked me to post a photo of her wearing her Songbird shirt so you can see what it looks like. She is visiting with the gorgeous Nyquist in the photo. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2017-06-27/23:04:27
sheena.davies(wales)
Lovely photo of our Sandy supporting Songbird.Thank you for sharing.Love and hugs.
Ann NC
Too Cute!
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for the photo of Sandy, Nyquist and her shirt. It is nice. Think I will try to order one.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for posting the photo of Sandy in her cute shirt posing with handsome Nyquist! Looking good, Sandy. ?
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena, Ann, Marshall and Shirlee:
Love our Sandy’s beautiful smile.
Shirlee, go for it! Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Dear sweet loveable mamma Zenyatta; I know you are very busy with your sweet filly who is adorable and I think playful too! I do think of you each and every day even though I do not go to my computer. I know I should because there are also my Zster friends here too. Z, I just wish to tell you I love you and I wish the best for you (even though you would find it great to meet me! ha ha) but there will never be no other picture that hangs so beautifully in my home but of YOU!!
Love you with kisses and to all your sons and new baby
Zprincess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC,
Hope you’re comfy and cozy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Just watched the Peter Posh video of the ringing ceremony. Hysterical! What lovely people they are.
Also, thank you for posting those wonderful photos of Treve and Treve and her gorgeous colt. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Another photo of Treve with her beautiful Dubawi colt.All these photos were taken in may.
http://www.facebook.com/alshaqabracing/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the nice photo of beautiful Treve and her handsome colt! What a lovely pair they are.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thank you. He looks a lot like his Mama, I think! Beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Better Talk Now who was euthanised at the New Bolton Centre last night following complications after surgery for colic.His last moments were spent with those who loved him.He battled just as he did on the track and had spent a lovely retirement with Graham Motion his trainer.There is a very touching tribute to him on their website a horse so obviously loved by all his connections and I send them my deepest sympathy at this sad timeX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Oh no, colic claims another beautiful boy. Condolences to all his connections and much gratitude, Mr. Motion, for loving him. Rest in Peace Better Talk Now, so sorry you had to leave us, brave one.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy;It was Clarach’s 4th birthday today.A modern young mother now and Glesni went off fishing for herself .She got tired of calling the ‘old man’!Blue has been spending a lot of time at Glaslyn with HR7.At last maybe a partner for her.Very dull dreary day here.Goodnight od bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Happy Birthday Clarach. Good for Glesni and for Blue. Hope your weather improves. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
So sad to hear about the passing of Better Talk Now. I remember him racing at Saratoga. RIP beautiful boy. Here’s a wonderful photo of him after winning the 2004 BC Turf. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.horse-races.net/cgi-bin/schlabo/sp.pl?http://www.abouthorseraces.com/graphics/bc04/bcturf2.jpg
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful, cozy night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
At around 3pm on monday June 29th 2015 our beloved Kauto Star was euthanised because of the injuries he had sustained in a paddock “accident”a few days previously.I use inverted commas because only God and Kauto know what happened that sad day.I prefer to remember his glorious racing days than his miserable retirement.Who can forget the Olympia fiasco?.He was the Arkle of his generation and I feel utterly privileged to have seen both horses.Yes,we will always have a champion to fill our winter afternoons.Life goes on but we never forget.Kauto was denied a gentle old age and Paul was denied a last goodbye.Who knows what would have happened if he had been admitted to the clinic straight away but I try not to think.You filled our lives with such joy and we loved you You deserved so much more.Running free now in God’s green pastures.A star forever.Love you and miss youX
Quietly they go,
The intelligent.the beautiful,the brave;
I know.but I do not approve,
And I am not resigned.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Know how much you love Kauto. Run free and happy in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Vickie
OMG = words cannot express my condolences = RIP Kauto Star= A heavy heart here as I know you have too – A Champion in the stars
sheena.davies(wales)
This is the touching tribute written for Better Talk Now or Blackie as he was known at home.
http://herringswellstables.com/until-we-meet-again/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for posting this tribute. I was just about to post it myself when I scrolled down and found that you had already done it. It is a very moving tribute to “Blackie” — a lovingly written sad farewell to one who was indeed loved.
RIP beautiful boy.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute to Better Talk Now.
Does our hearts good to know how some of the lucky ones are so well loved. Wish all of them were. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Ben’s Cat leaving Laurel Park for Retirement – 6 28 2017 – 10:15 PM
MarylandRacing Published on Jun 28, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3twNinyjIM
Ben’s Cat retired from racing at age 11 UPDATED
By Jim Dunleavy DRF 06/27/2017
According to Georganne Hale, the director of racing for the Maryland Jockey Club, Laurel Park intends to hold a celebration of Ben’s Cat’s career this fall.
Ben’s Cat will spend his retirement on the farm of Christina Welker in Versailles, Ky. Welker is married to Bayne Welker, the vice president of sales for Fasig-Tipton. Ben’s Cat is scheduled to leave for his new home Wednesday evening.
Later in article
Welker said she would welcome visitors to the farm to see Ben’s Cat.
“We’re a working farm but if people want to come by to see him, we’ll try to accommodate them,” she said. “They can just call us up and we’ll arrange something.”
http://www.drf.com/news/bens-cat-retired-racing-age-11
Bluegrass Girl
Ben’s Cat has adjusted easily to retirement!
Georganne Hale @bigdreyfus Thursday, 29 June, 2017 PHOTO
Ben with his friend !!
https://twitter.com/bigdreyfus/status/880451427642073089
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting these links about Ben’s Cat! Great article and wonderful photos of Ben settling in to his new Kentucky home. The video of his departure from Laurel Park is somewhat bittersweet, but it looks as though he has made new friends and has checked out the bluegrass!
Happy Retirement, handsome Ben!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thanks for these articles on Ben. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thank you, BGG.
Typing with tears rolling down my face. Poor Avon, was he holding it together, or what?!
Ben- Love you and thanks for helping me “hold it together” last spring and summer. Many kisses were blown over to you as I drove by your barn.
Happy you and your new chestnut friend are enjoying the sun and grazing! Happy life for you, Champ.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
He’s a sweetheart! Thanks, Ben.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Your boy retired safe and sound. Happy, long life Ben. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG.Thank you for the lovely video of Ben starting his new life.I wish him years of happiness and good health.Such good news about Lady Aurelia’s rating after her fabulous Royal Ascot win.Hugs
Bluegrass Girl
Lady Aurelia Rated ‘Best of the Century’
TDN Updated: June 27, 2017
British Horseracing Authority handicapper Chris Nash has assigned Lady Aurelia (Scat Daddy) a rating of 122, making her the best winner of the G1 King’s Stand S. this century. Having nearly broken the course record in the opening-day co-feature, the 3-year-old filly was rated three pounds superior to Choisir (Aus), Miss Andretti (Aus) and Scenic Blast (Aus).
“The only debate to be had is whether the 122 figure slightly understates her achievement as she took this for predominantly hands and heels riding. This already rates as the best performance in this race this century,” Nash wrote in his Royal Ascot handicapping blog. “She had been a wide-margined winner of the [G2] Queen Mary Stakes at this meeting last year where she was credited with a figure of 121. I am happy that this run can rate a shade higher than that. [Runner-up] Profitable (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) had won this race last year. Giving the winner allowances for both age and sex, there is every indication that he has reproduced his best of 116.”
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/lady-aurelia-rated-best-of-the-century
Ann NC
Gorgeous, gorgeous girl.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Another great article — thanks so much for posting. Lady Aurelia is brilliant for sure!
Outstanding performance at Royal Ascot, beautiful girl. Continued good health and soundness, Lady A.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear BGG, Sheena, Ann and Marshall:
Lady A is just amazing and gorgeous. BGG, thanks for posting this info on her. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Betmix tweet 9:27 AM – 29 Jun 2017 VIDEO
#TBT Mike Smith rides eventual @BreedersCup Classic winner & leading sire
Awesome Again to victory in the 1997 #QueensPlate @WoodbineRacing
https://twitter.com/Betmix/status/880462723892621312
Bluegrass Girl
Ben’s Cat Settles Into New Kentucky Home (A Love Story)
By Frank Angst The BloodHorse June 29, 2017
Chris Welker spent the morning sitting under a tree in a daytime paddock watching Ben’s Cat settle into his new home on a breezy June 29 at Spring Ridge Farm near Versailles, Ky. She considered pinching herself, but didn’t want to spoil the tranquility.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/222329/bens-cat-settles-into-new-kentucky-home
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Wow, what a great article! Thank you a million times for posting this. It gives me the “warm fuzzies” all over to know Ben is safe and will continue to be loved. Hope someday all our equines will know the joy of a soft landing at the end of their careers.
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Really great article – so happy for Chris Welker and Ben’s Cat!!!!
shirleeinindy
If any of you all get on the Forum, there is a beautiful picture of Coz. Sorry I don’t know how to post it here. He is magnificent! Looks very serene.
Donna Alsabrook
Wow! He looks fabulous.
sheena.davies(wales)
He looks superb.Thanks for the heads up.
Bluegrass Girl
Here is a link to Coz Photo-same one as is on the Forum BGG
Clockers’ Corner @ClockersCorner tweet with PHOTO June 29 2017
COZMIC ONE at the barn @santaanitapark.
https://twitter.com/ClockersCorner/status/880475524509741056
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and BGG:
Shirlee, thanks for the heads up on this absolutely stunning photo of COZ.
BGG, thanks for posting it here. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Blue,
thank you for the up date on Cozmic One.
Big hugs Ingrid.
Beth
Looks like Zenyatta will have a year off. There have been no announcements about her being bred. Plus it is late in year to bred for a 2018 foal. She deserves it.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Hope all went well with the switch over today.The chicks are being left alone for longer periods now and starting to feed themselves but it’s been another dull dreary day.Hope you can see the photo of Coz.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
The TV hookup is all set; I really like the channel bundle I was able to get. The email change is a challenge though. Hope it goes smoothly. Have to get used to the new system. Hope all is well with you. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Linda in NJ
I read the articles of Ben’s Cat retirement. I wish I could have seen him race. He is certainly beloved by his fans.
Wishing Ben’s Cat a wonderful, and happy retirement.
Linda in NJ
vicki
Happy 4th Zenyatta! Baby girl is simply adorable. Zenny you are the best Mom ever. Coz and Zic have grown up into gorgeous horses. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at your photograph and it makes me smile.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Missed not saying goodnight to you last night. Hope you had a lovely day today. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Her Majesty looks to have a very nice Frankel colt Learn by Heart wins in fine style today under Ryan at Doncaster.Fair Eva (Frankel’s daughter)is recovering well from surgery for colic.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Her Majesty and her Frankel colt, Learn by Heart! Well done.
Healing thoughts and prayers to Fair Eva — Power up and get well, brave girl.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Hopefully in time you will get used to your new system.Glad about the TV channels.Bobby bach or Eitha has an enormous appetite.Aeron is a fine young bird.It does promise some sunshine this weekend it has been the most dreary few days,Ground at the Curragh will be soft.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs.SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Hope the weather improves. Godspeed all the horses at Curragh. Love the name of the Queen’s Frankel colt. Healing prayers for Eva; power up Beauty. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing Canada and all Canadian Z’sters a very Happy 150th birthday.
Also remembering our beautiful Diana Princess of Wales on her 56th birthday.HRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George,Princess Charlotte,Prince Harry and members of the Spencer will attend a private service at her graveside today.RIP
sheena.davies(wales)
Should have said”the Spencer family”.
sheena.davies(wales)
Great to see Tom Queally get another big race win in the North Humberland Plate on Higher Power trained by James Fanshawe.Congratulations to all connections.
sheena.davies(wales)
Capri registered a remarkable 12th victory for Aidan O’Brien in the Irish Derby with a thrilling victory over Cracksman and Epsom hero Wings of Eagles back in 3rd.A masterful ride by Seamie Hefferman.Congratulations to all connections.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Higher Power and all connections and also, to Capri and connections on their wins today!
Thanks, Sheena.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Thank you dear Marshall.I am very happy Tom is back to winning ways and what can you say about Aidan?He is a genius plus another son of Galileo.Hope you are having a lovely weekend.Love and hugs
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Capri and AO’B. Love and Hugs, JB
Martha
What a roller coaster. First the news of Ben’s Cat. May he have a joyful retirement. and then the sad news of losing Better Talk Now. May he rest in peace. I also have to send kudos for the lovely photo of Cosmic One. He looks gorgeous.