Dear Judy:A fantastic day at Wimbledon.Such good news about Moosie doing so well at dressage.Frankie is back riding out for John Gosden and will be back for the July meeting.A pretty hot day here.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Dear Zenyatta and sweet princess. I hope your 4th was a happy and quiet one. As much as I love to celebrate our country’s birthday. I hate what the noise does to the animals. My sweet Tessa is so stressed and terrified by the noise. All is well this morning
I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July.
Two of our Peggy’s favorites are going on Saturday too at Belmont. Daddy’s Lil Darling in the Belmont Oaks Invitational and Senior Investment in the Belmont Derby Invitational. War Front’s son, White Cliffs of Dover, is also in that race.
Keen Ice and Shaman’s Ghost are going in the Suburban Stakes. Should be a very exciting day of racing.
One of my favorites from the KD, Hence, is going in the Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows. Godspeed to all going on Saturday; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Biscuits better be on the phone with his jockey talkin’ strategy. Go, Biscuits, Go!!! Belmont=Biscuitville…pour on the Honey.
Good luck to all of these precious babies.
Love to all.
RIP Tinners Way the last born colt of Secretariat who was euthanised on July 5th.Bred by Juddmonte Farms he made 7 starts in Europe before joining the legendary Bobby Frankel where he blossomed.For the last years of his life he had lived at Old Friends .He died from the acute onset of a neurological disorder and was 27yrs old.Running free now with your papaX
Thank you for posting this sad news — the last son of the magnificent Secretariat is now in the celestial stables. He is with Bobby Frankel again and also with Big Red.
Rest in Peace dear Tinner’s Way. Now running amongst the angels.
Darn!
I goofed again. I am throwing in the towel now.
Dear Tinners Way, I am sure your tribute will be read by all your fans and admirers despite my pitiful attempts to post it.
RIP beautiful sweet boy.
Marshall, thank you for trying. Will go to Old Friends site and read the tribute to beautiful Tinner’s Way. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, Marshall. Your attempts are anything but pitiful. More like heartfelt.
RIP Sweet Son of Big Red.
Stay cool.
Dear Judy:Hope all is well and Lola enjoyed her birthday.2AN became the first UK chick to fledge today from Manton Bay.Another great day at Wimbledon and very hot.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Yes, we’re doing fine here; just staying cool in the AC. Sand Happy Birthday to Lola Mae. Good for 2AN; safe journey. Glad your enjoying Wimbledon. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties.
Dear Carol, Shirlee, Ann, Sandy, Marshall and Z Fans:
Rivers ran 4th today. He’ll get ’em next time; beautiful boy.
I am over the moon. Hence won the Iowa Derby in Z style today. None other than our Mikey aboard. Here’s the replay (you have to click on the video). Love this boy and, of course, Mikey too. He’s just the best! Love and Hugs, JB
Early on and even later that looked like it was impossible for Hence to win. But he did. Beautiful. Hence is a stablemate of Gun Runner.
judy berube
Dear Max:
I really love this horse. He’s got the Zenyatta connection too. Seemed like he and Mikey channeled her in this win. Did you hear the race caller mention that Mikey was the rider of “the great Zenyatta”. I hope we see him at Saratoga. Very impressive and great ride by Mikey. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. He’s a very nice chestnut. It’s good to see Calumet getting some wins. I did hear the comment about Zenyatta. This race was very much like her style. Might see him in the Jim Dandy and the Travers?
The death has been announced of Mercy Rimell widow of the legendary trainer Fred.She had recently celebrated her 98th birthday and had a stroke 2 days ago.When Fred passed away in 81′ Mercy took over at Kinnersly and became the first woman to train a Champion Hurdle winner in 1984 with Gaye Brief.She retired in 1989.A wonderful woman who’s life is to celebrated not mourned.RIP dear Lady
Old Friends have announced the death of Grade 1 sprinter Bonapaw due to complications from EPM.He was 21.He was bought for $6,500 as a yearling and took his owners on the ride of a lifetime earning over a million in prize money.He was donated to Old Friends in 2009 so spent many happy years there.Michael Blowen is reeling after losing 2 old warriors this week.RIP
Thank you for posting the Old Friends/facebook link. I am a tearful mess after reading the tribute by Tinners’ friend, Pat. It is a very touching and personal account of their long friendship. Very special indeed.
Condolences to all at Old Friends and to all who mourn the passing of Tinners Way and of Bonapaw.
Dear Judy.A wonderful video of Clarach from Aberfoyle today.Her partner was feeding her and the chicks are thriving.2AM fledged this morning to join his sister.Maya is always on hand to accompany them for the first flight.An amazing match tonight between Andy Murray and Fabio Fognini.Murray was 2-5 down in the 4th set but fought back to win 7-5 .The mark of a champion.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Wonderful that Clarach’s chicks are thriving. Mark of a Champion indeed; congrats AM. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Ben’s Cat who was retired on June 27th has undergone surgery at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to repair an epiploic foramen entrapment.He is recovering well at the McGee centre.All the best for a speedy recovery Ben.Power up beautiful boy.The surgery took place on July 6th.
Did some research on Epiploic Foramen Entrapment in horses, which is what Ben had. Found this article on it. Pray for our Ben; brave warrior. Want to see him have a long, happy, healthy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB
Thanks for posting this information on Epiploic Foramen Entrapment. Sounds very serious and tricky to correct. :-(
Hope they have gotten it sorted out for Ben. Lots of prayers for this wonderful horse. He has proven himself to be a warhorse so we pray he is successful in this battle — positive thoughts for healing. Power Up, dear Ben.
Don’t know what the track conditions were for Rivers yesterday, but we had severe thunderstorms with wind here in Indy in the late afternoon and evening. The track is not very far from Indy.
Saturday, 8 July, 2017 BC TV ALERT
Tune in to NBC TODAY at 4:30 p.m. ET as the Breeders’ Cup Challenge: Win & You’re In Series presented by Lane’s End Farm and America’s Best Racing heads back to Belmont Park for the Belmont Sprint Championship, a qualifying race for the $1.5 million TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
Longines WBRR @worldsbesthorse Saturday, 8 July, 2017 PHOTO
Princess of Sylmar, who counts the 2013 Longines Kentucky Oaks
among her multiple G1 scores, is pictured here
w/ her 2017 Deep Impact filly. https://twitter.com/worldsbesthorse/status/883634050912501761
A thrilling finish to the Eclipse at Sandown as Ulysses beats Barney Roy in a photo finish.Oh,some bitter losers on FB!He is by Galileo out of Light Shift the filly who began Sir Henry’s comeback by winning the Oaks in 2007.How well I remember that moment and the tears.A record 6th Eclipse for Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley the Jockey.Congratulations to Ulysses and his connections.Cliffs of Moher got badly hampered by Decorated Knight.
Amy Nesse 7 Jul 2017
HENCE (Street Boss -Floating Island, A. P. Indy) revealed the class we knew he had
winning G3 Iowa Derby w/Mike Smith for Asmussen & Calumet
Robert Yates 7 Jul 2017
Hence, HOF trainer Steve Asmussen’s 500th career @OaklawnRacing winner,
last-to-first winner of $250,000 Iowa Derby (G3) at Prairie Meadows.
The stewards were left pretty busy after the Eclipse Padraig Beggy was banned for 8 days after his mount Taj Mahal interfered with Decorated Knight who in turn interfered with Cliffs of Moher causing him to stumble and hit the rail.Sylvester de Sousa got a 2 day ban for interfering with Decorated Knight,His mount Eminent tried to bite Decorated Knight .That’s my boy said Frankel!James Doyle faces 14days on the sidelines due to the totting up rule because of overuse of the whip and Sir Michael Stoute was fined £1000 after Ulysses came into the parade ring after the bell was sounded for the jockeys to mount.A fun day for all
De Coronado is entered for a race at Leopardstown on July 13th the 7.55pm
Wonderful races today. Congratulations to all. Bisquits you did just wonderful. Wow, great race.
Dear Judy, Just love Daddy’s Lil Darlin, but I was so proud and happy for New Money Honey. Just felt like if she and Javier got to the lead they might could be a done deal.
Wanted to see Dona Bruja’s race too, but missed that one. Some really nice Filly’s this year. Can’t forget Songbird and Forever Unbridled. Wow Magdalia D Oro has sure got some great Filly’s this year with Song Bird and New Money Honey.
Darling and Senior will get ’em next time. I think Senior probably is a tired boy from the TC campaign. Some rest will do the trick. Hope all the horses came back in good form. Love and Hugs, JB
Dear Judy.More great tennis today and Federer was sublime tonight.The fledging competition has begun.Aeron is helicoptering.I would love to have been a fly on the wall in the stewards room today.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Frank Hercules Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Congrats to RF. Good for Aeron. Sounds like quite a ruckus in the Eclipse. We have another biter in Eminent; channeling The Fly. Hope all the horses and riders came back well. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
New Equine Leg Brace Could Be Game-Changer For Injury Recovery
by Paulick Report Staff | 07.07.2017
For anyone who deals with horses in a competitive nature, it is not if they will deal with lameness issues in their equine athletes, but when.
Horsepower Technologies is working to make dealing with those situations easier and safer with its new “Fast Track” device, a brace that is designed to accelerate a horse’s recovery from soft-tissue-related injuries, such as tendon or ligament tears. https://www.paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/vet-topics/new-equine-leg-brace-game-changer-injury-recovery/
Glad to see him win even if the field was small with only TS and 3 other horses in the running. The fifth, the filly, Lightinthedark, refused to leave the gate. A win however is a win.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:A fantastic day at Wimbledon.Such good news about Moosie doing so well at dressage.Frankie is back riding out for John Gosden and will be back for the July meeting.A pretty hot day here.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Glad to hear Frankie will be back soon. Love and Hugs, JB
Delrene from Carlsbad
Dear Zenyatta and sweet princess. I hope your 4th was a happy and quiet one. As much as I love to celebrate our country’s birthday. I hate what the noise does to the animals. My sweet Tessa is so stressed and terrified by the noise. All is well this morning
I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Wonder if Biscuits will be making any phone calls in advance of his big race on Saturday????? This could be his ticket into the BC!
Darlene Daniels
Dear Sandy,
I have a feeling Biscuits is staying in contact with his buddies. Really hoping he gets into the BC.
judy berube
Dear Sandy, Darlene and Z Fans:
Hope we do hear from Biscuits soon!
Two of our Peggy’s favorites are going on Saturday too at Belmont. Daddy’s Lil Darling in the Belmont Oaks Invitational and Senior Investment in the Belmont Derby Invitational. War Front’s son, White Cliffs of Dover, is also in that race.
Keen Ice and Shaman’s Ghost are going in the Suburban Stakes. Should be a very exciting day of racing.
One of my favorites from the KD, Hence, is going in the Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows. Godspeed to all going on Saturday; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Biscuits better be on the phone with his jockey talkin’ strategy. Go, Biscuits, Go!!! Belmont=Biscuitville…pour on the Honey.
Good luck to all of these precious babies.
Love to all.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Too cute! Love and Hugs, JB
Linda in NJ
Hi Sandy
I was considering going to Belmont to see this big race day. I am hoping My Your Biscuits beats them all.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Tinners Way the last born colt of Secretariat who was euthanised on July 5th.Bred by Juddmonte Farms he made 7 starts in Europe before joining the legendary Bobby Frankel where he blossomed.For the last years of his life he had lived at Old Friends .He died from the acute onset of a neurological disorder and was 27yrs old.Running free now with your papaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thank you for posting this sad news — the last son of the magnificent Secretariat is now in the celestial stables. He is with Bobby Frankel again and also with Big Red.
Rest in Peace dear Tinner’s Way. Now running amongst the angels.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
As Marshall said, he is with his Daddy and Bobby Frankel again. RIP TW. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
To all Z friends,
Here is the press release from Old Friends about Tinners Way.
http:/myemail.constantcontact.com/Press-Release–TINNERS-WAY–GONE-AT-27.html?soid=1102520673781&aid=HrmnX19fVgw
Hope I did that right.
Hugs and Love to Zenyatta and all Z friends
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh well, it didn’t work here. Go to Old Friends site, and you will find it, I think.
I got it to come up by just googling that link, but it didn’t work here — Sorry.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Try this:
http://www.facebook.com/oldfriendsequine/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks, Sheena!
That’s where I found the article that I tried to post but failed.
Also, here is a link from The Paulick Report:
http:/www.paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/g1-winner-tinners-way-son-secretariat-dies-27/
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Darn!
I goofed again. I am throwing in the towel now.
Dear Tinners Way, I am sure your tribute will be read by all your fans and admirers despite my pitiful attempts to post it.
RIP beautiful sweet boy.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Marshall, thank you for trying. Will go to Old Friends site and read the tribute to beautiful Tinner’s Way. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, Marshall. Your attempts are anything but pitiful. More like heartfelt.
RIP Sweet Son of Big Red.
Stay cool.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B. and Ann,
:-)
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Hope all is well and Lola enjoyed her birthday.2AN became the first UK chick to fledge today from Manton Bay.Another great day at Wimbledon and very hot.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Yes, we’re doing fine here; just staying cool in the AC. Sand Happy Birthday to Lola Mae. Good for 2AN; safe journey. Glad your enjoying Wimbledon. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties.
judy berube
OOPS: That should be “sang” Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
carolinarkansas
My boy Rivers is running today in Indiana…..race 7….hope its on TVg….he is not favored to win…but that wont stop him…go get ’em handsome
shirleeinindy
Carol,
Good luck to our boy Rivers. And above all, Safe Trip.
Ann NC
Go, Rivers, Go!!!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Go Rivers!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Carol,
Ditto what you, Shirlee, Ann and Sandy said!
Good luck and safe racing to Rivers — safe and sound all competitors, too.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Carol, Shirlee, Ann, Sandy, Marshall and Z Fans:
Rivers ran 4th today. He’ll get ’em next time; beautiful boy.
I am over the moon. Hence won the Iowa Derby in Z style today. None other than our Mikey aboard. Here’s the replay (you have to click on the video). Love this boy and, of course, Mikey too. He’s just the best! Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/race-results/Stakes?startDate=7%2F7%2F2017&endDate=7%2F7%2F2017&trackLookupId=1546&type=NonGradedStakes&statesBred=&searchStateBredPlacers=true&searchStateBredPlacers=false
Max
Early on and even later that looked like it was impossible for Hence to win. But he did. Beautiful. Hence is a stablemate of Gun Runner.
judy berube
Dear Max:
I really love this horse. He’s got the Zenyatta connection too. Seemed like he and Mikey channeled her in this win. Did you hear the race caller mention that Mikey was the rider of “the great Zenyatta”. I hope we see him at Saratoga. Very impressive and great ride by Mikey. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. He’s a very nice chestnut. It’s good to see Calumet getting some wins. I did hear the comment about Zenyatta. This race was very much like her style. Might see him in the Jim Dandy and the Travers?
sheena.davies(wales)
The death has been announced of Mercy Rimell widow of the legendary trainer Fred.She had recently celebrated her 98th birthday and had a stroke 2 days ago.When Fred passed away in 81′ Mercy took over at Kinnersly and became the first woman to train a Champion Hurdle winner in 1984 with Gaye Brief.She retired in 1989.A wonderful woman who’s life is to celebrated not mourned.RIP dear Lady
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Long life, well lived. RIP Mrs. Rimell.
Thank you for the announcement.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
RIP Mrs. Rimell. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Old Friends have announced the death of Grade 1 sprinter Bonapaw due to complications from EPM.He was 21.He was bought for $6,500 as a yearling and took his owners on the ride of a lifetime earning over a million in prize money.He was donated to Old Friends in 2009 so spent many happy years there.Michael Blowen is reeling after losing 2 old warriors this week.RIP
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Oh my!
Another victim of neurological problems resulting from EPM. I hope this isn’t going to affect any other horses there.
RIP Bonapaw. What a treasure you were for your owners and your fans, as well as your friends at Old Friends. Running with the angels now.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
The link
http://www.facebook.com/oldfriendsequine/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thank you for posting the Old Friends/facebook link. I am a tearful mess after reading the tribute by Tinners’ friend, Pat. It is a very touching and personal account of their long friendship. Very special indeed.
Condolences to all at Old Friends and to all who mourn the passing of Tinners Way and of Bonapaw.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Sad week for Old Friends and fans. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful Bonapaw. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A wonderful video of Clarach from Aberfoyle today.Her partner was feeding her and the chicks are thriving.2AM fledged this morning to join his sister.Maya is always on hand to accompany them for the first flight.An amazing match tonight between Andy Murray and Fabio Fognini.Murray was 2-5 down in the 4th set but fought back to win 7-5 .The mark of a champion.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wonderful that Clarach’s chicks are thriving. Mark of a Champion indeed; congrats AM. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta and 17Z,
Hope you are staying cool and enjoying yourselves.
Goodnight and Sweet Dreams, dear ones. Bless you both.
Hugs and Love
Karen
Hi Team Z – would love to see up-dated photos of Zenyatta and her little girl. Will we be seeing any soon??
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Hope you had a lovely day today and wishing you a pleasant evening and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Ben’s Cat who was retired on June 27th has undergone surgery at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to repair an epiploic foramen entrapment.He is recovering well at the McGee centre.All the best for a speedy recovery Ben.Power up beautiful boy.The surgery took place on July 6th.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Power Up, Ben’s Cat!
Healing thoughts and prayers for a smooth speedy recovery, dear Ben.
Thanks for posting, Sheena.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Prayers for Ben.??
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Power Up Ben. Get well real soon. Love Ya
judy berube
Dear Sheena, Marshall, Ann, Peggy and Z Fans:
Oh, so sorry to hear of Ben’s health issue. Healing prayers for you beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Did some research on Epiploic Foramen Entrapment in horses, which is what Ben had. Found this article on it. Pray for our Ben; brave warrior. Want to see him have a long, happy, healthy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB
https://en.wikivet.net/Epiploic_Foramen_Entrapment_-_Horse
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for posting this information on Epiploic Foramen Entrapment. Sounds very serious and tricky to correct. :-(
Hope they have gotten it sorted out for Ben. Lots of prayers for this wonderful horse. He has proven himself to be a warhorse so we pray he is successful in this battle — positive thoughts for healing. Power Up, dear Ben.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks, JB.
Prayin’ hard, real hard!
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Ann:
Me too; praying real hard. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Don’t know what the track conditions were for Rivers yesterday, but we had severe thunderstorms with wind here in Indy in the late afternoon and evening. The track is not very far from Indy.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
The chart listed the track as Fast for Rivers’ race. He broke well, but didn’t go on. Hope he’s OK. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/IND070717USA7.pdf
Bluegrass Girl
Saturday, 8 July, 2017 BC TV ALERT
Tune in to NBC TODAY at 4:30 p.m. ET as the Breeders’ Cup Challenge: Win & You’re In Series presented by Lane’s End Farm and America’s Best Racing heads back to Belmont Park for the Belmont Sprint Championship, a qualifying race for the $1.5 million TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
Bluegrass Girl
US Equestrian @USequestrian
The @LandRoverUSA U.S. Eventing Team at @GreatMeadowVA has been cleared to compete! ???? Watch it LIVE!
https://twitter.com/USequestrian/status/883423013177368578
Bluegrass Girl
Longines WBRR @worldsbesthorse Saturday, 8 July, 2017 PHOTO
Princess of Sylmar, who counts the 2013 Longines Kentucky Oaks
among her multiple G1 scores, is pictured here
w/ her 2017 Deep Impact filly.
https://twitter.com/worldsbesthorse/status/883634050912501761
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Love this Princess. Beautiful filly too. Thanks for this and all the other interesting posts. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
A thrilling finish to the Eclipse at Sandown as Ulysses beats Barney Roy in a photo finish.Oh,some bitter losers on FB!He is by Galileo out of Light Shift the filly who began Sir Henry’s comeback by winning the Oaks in 2007.How well I remember that moment and the tears.A record 6th Eclipse for Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley the Jockey.Congratulations to Ulysses and his connections.Cliffs of Moher got badly hampered by Decorated Knight.
judy berube
Congrats Ulysses; well done. He managed to avoid the ruckus. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Amy Nesse 7 Jul 2017
HENCE (Street Boss -Floating Island, A. P. Indy) revealed the class we knew he had
winning G3 Iowa Derby w/Mike Smith for Asmussen & Calumet
Robert Yates 7 Jul 2017
Hence, HOF trainer Steve Asmussen’s 500th career @OaklawnRacing winner,
last-to-first winner of $250,000 Iowa Derby (G3) at Prairie Meadows.
Bluegrass Girl
BH Race Results @BH_RaceResults 7 July 2017
Danzatrice (Dunkirk – Lady Pewitt) wins the Iowa Distaff S
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/PRM/2017/7/7/8/iowa-distaff-s
Jeff Holdorf @HoldyingCourt 7 Jul 2017 PHOTO
Danzatrice, trained by Steve Asmussen, w/ Mike Smith aboard wins the Iowa Distaff.
#tvg #prairiemeadows
Bluegrass Girl
Very interesting odds.
Second was 55 – 1
Third was 50 – 1
https://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/PRM070717USA8.pdf
sheena.davies(wales)
The stewards were left pretty busy after the Eclipse Padraig Beggy was banned for 8 days after his mount Taj Mahal interfered with Decorated Knight who in turn interfered with Cliffs of Moher causing him to stumble and hit the rail.Sylvester de Sousa got a 2 day ban for interfering with Decorated Knight,His mount Eminent tried to bite Decorated Knight .That’s my boy said Frankel!James Doyle faces 14days on the sidelines due to the totting up rule because of overuse of the whip and Sir Michael Stoute was fined £1000 after Ulysses came into the parade ring after the bell was sounded for the jockeys to mount.A fun day for all
De Coronado is entered for a race at Leopardstown on July 13th the 7.55pm
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for the info on DC. Godspeed beautiful boy; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Wonderful races today. Congratulations to all. Bisquits you did just wonderful. Wow, great race.
Dear Judy, Just love Daddy’s Lil Darlin, but I was so proud and happy for New Money Honey. Just felt like if she and Javier got to the lead they might could be a done deal.
Wanted to see Dona Bruja’s race too, but missed that one. Some really nice Filly’s this year. Can’t forget Songbird and Forever Unbridled. Wow Magdalia D Oro has sure got some great Filly’s this year with Song Bird and New Money Honey.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dona, just watched your race. Wow from back of the pack to first. Reminds me of another wonderful girl LOL
Peggy (N) South Georgia
That’s Lots of Love.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Congrats to New Money Honey and Dona. You were so right about NMH. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Senior Investment, Daddy’s Lil Darlin, Next time for you two. Love you both. Hope you all came out of the races good.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Darling and Senior will get ’em next time. I think Senior probably is a tired boy from the TC campaign. Some rest will do the trick. Hope all the horses came back in good form. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.More great tennis today and Federer was sublime tonight.The fledging competition has begun.Aeron is helicoptering.I would love to have been a fly on the wall in the stewards room today.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Frank Hercules Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to RF. Good for Aeron. Sounds like quite a ruckus in the Eclipse. We have another biter in Eminent; channeling The Fly. Hope all the horses and riders came back well. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Goodnight. Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Z Fans:
So happy for Keen Ice. Congrats to him and his connections. Here’s the replay of the Suburban. Ghost ran a good second. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czkCk9ELJZk
Bluegrass Girl
New Equine Leg Brace Could Be Game-Changer For Injury Recovery
by Paulick Report Staff | 07.07.2017
For anyone who deals with horses in a competitive nature, it is not if they will deal with lameness issues in their equine athletes, but when.
Horsepower Technologies is working to make dealing with those situations easier and safer with its new “Fast Track” device, a brace that is designed to accelerate a horse’s recovery from soft-tissue-related injuries, such as tendon or ligament tears.
https://www.paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/vet-topics/new-equine-leg-brace-game-changer-injury-recovery/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for this link. Sure hope this device proves to be successful in the recovery process. Fingers crossed!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Good old Thunder Snow has just won the group 1 Jean Prat at Chantilly by 1 and1/4 lengths.Congratulations to TS and all his connections.
Max
Glad to see him win even if the field was small with only TS and 3 other horses in the running. The fifth, the filly, Lightinthedark, refused to leave the gate. A win however is a win.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the news! Congratulations to Thunder Snow on his Group 1 win at Chantilly!
Congrats to all connections, too.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Good job, TS. Love you!
judy berube
Congrats Thunder Snow. Love and Hugs, JB