Today’s photos come from Alys Emson, who says that Zenyatta’s filly is clearly the little boss lady of her group!
Friday Photos
Queen of Racing
Queen of Racing
Today’s photos come from Alys Emson, who says that Zenyatta’s filly is clearly the little boss lady of her group!
Marilu Villanueva
Thank you Team Z for the lovely pictures of Baby Z. It’s wonderful to see she is well and enjoying herself with her friends.
Watched the race of Coz and very proud of him. He encountered traffic. In fact there was some bumping along the way. It was tight and rough for the other horses too. Could have been dangerous. I have faith Coz will find the way and be a winner.
Sending Zenny, her boys and little girl love and good wishes!
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Rock This Town, First Stakes Winner for my Orfevre. Wow is she beautiful.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Peggy,
Congrats to Rock This Town and to her most excellent papa!
Hugs and Cheers
Peggy (N) South Georgia
My Night Prowler races this Saturday at Belmont Park. I believe Race 9. Javier on Board.
God Speed. Love Ya Night Prowler.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Peggy,
Best of Luck to Night Prowler and Javier on Saturday!
Safe and sound racing always.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Adding my wishes to Marshall’s. Godspeed Prowler; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Marshall & Judy, Thank You so much. Just love him. Such a beautiful Chestnut.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
We’re gonna have to hunker down here. What a massive storm on the horizon. People from Florida already coming here to South Georgia. Hear Hotels already booking up. They’ll have to put the Florida horses on Vans and head North. LOL I know Classic Empire does not like change, but he might have to get on a van again. Seriously they did bring some horses to Ga a few years back when one of the bad storms came. Safety to all. Marshall you be careful too. Don’t know where its headed yet.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks, Peggy!
I sure hope Irma doesn’t head this way — or anywhere else for that matter! Just disappear, please. One can only hope, pray and be prepared for whatever comes our way. God bless us all, great and small.
All the best to both you in Ga. and to Pattie in S.C.! Stay safe.
Prayers for all who have already been affected by this mega-storm.
Hugs and Love
Max
Stay safe all of you in the potential path of this storm. Thinking of you and hoping for the best.
shirleeinindy
Peggy,
Godspeed to your boy, Night Prowler.
Pattie
Peggy, I am in the upstate of SC & we are preparing here as well. My husband cut trees that were near our barn last week, just in case Irma came this way. I hope & Pray everyone is safe in this “Monster” of a storm.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Thank You Shirlee, just love him.
Anne from Paramount
Great photos! Many thanks, Alys and Team Z!! :-)
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Having watched the replay of Coz’s last race many times, I agree that he was put in a spot that required a lot of maneuvering.
If you watch closely, you’ll see that he was certainly willing and had the speed. In my humble opinion, I think he was given a lousy ride (again).
The big question is this: Where would Coz have finished with Mike Smith up?
Just wondering…
Bluegrass Girl
Practical Joke to Ashford Stud for 2018
Multiple grade 1-winning son of Into Mischief will enter stud at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., the global operation announced Sept. 5. Practical Joke will likely make his next start in the Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
BloodHorse News Alert 5 September, 2017
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Another warrior I love. Wishing Practical Joke a happy, healthy retirement at Ashford. Godspeed in the Mile. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
30(05) the Rutland osprey always amazes me day 9 of her migration and she is only 500 miles from her wintering grounds.She will easily cover those last miles in two days given good weather Home sweet home!La Figlia is a 2nd on her debut at Kempton she took a while to get going but she has inherited her sire’s fabulous stride.By Frankel out of Finsceal Beo.
Martha Fosdick
DARN! I just now got to see the replay of Coz’ race. I too think something is just not right. Coz and Ziconic don’t run like their mom. So what? Let them run the way they want to and put someone else on them. How about a bit more distance and a different jockey?
Our little prinzess looks like she’s not going to take a lot of guff from the other girls and it will be exciting to see her run. Although its way too early, I also wanted to say to Z18 sleep well you’ve got one of the best Mom’s ever.
Eileen Kerr
Has Zenyatta been bred again?
judy berube
Dear Eileen:
Yes, on June 3rd to Into Mischief. Love and Hugs, JB
Eileen kerf
Why do late in the breeding season? Why into Mischief?
Max
Into Mischief is a leading sire. Not that late a breeding date as 17Z arrived a little earlier than expected. May foals have done well. Northern Dancer is an example. Muchie was born in June. Hope all goes well for Zenyatta.
Ann NC
Love you Coz.
Victor, thanks for keeping him safe and sound as the bumper car maidens played out in front of you. Wow, that was a disaster waiting to happen.
Good job closing the gap. That pace, wow, by 8 and 12.
Watch over them, Racing Gods.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Good point; lots of bumping and travel problems in the race. Good job of navigating to avoid trouble. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
JB, loved seeing them load. Coz is a big boy. Could not miss him from the hind end shots.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
I was thinking exactly the same thing. He’s soooo gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Winx’s 19th … Almost Too Much Excitement
Monday, September 4, 2017 AusHorse
Nerve wracking – there’s no other way to describe it.
Let’s face it, we all thought Winx had gotten the unbelievably bad run (missing the kick by five lengths) / incredibly great run (winning regardless!) out of her system in the Group Two Warwick Stakes two weeks ago.
https://www.aushorse.com.au/winx-19-wins/
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Sounds like another talented Frankel baby. Goodnight.
Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams all. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.We have waited a long time to see La Figlia and she is now with Jeremy Noseda.It took her awhile to get into her stride but she looks promising.Thinking of all those in the pathway of Hurricane Irma.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Praying for a miracle that Irma goes out to see and dosn’t make landfall. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: That’s “out to sea”. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. How’s this for a rabbit in a race? Check out the video. Stewards had no say in this entry.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/horseracing/4382484/willie-mullins-and-rich-ricci-hunting-for-glory-in-america-and-australia/
judy berube
Dear Max:
OMG, a Roobit! Thankfully, the horses didn’t freak out. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Thats what they call tactical speed – sideways. Lol.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Yes, indeed!! Smart little Roobit. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Like you I’m also impressed by the ability of these horses to concentrate on the race.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Yes, amazing! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
OMGosh, the Roobit. Incredible. Something new everyday w/ our precious babies.
pam homeier
Amazing! He/she was keeping up! And that turn of foot! Wow! Prayers for all in Florida.
Jeanne H McLoone-Johnson
So nice she’s out “with the girls” She is beautiful like her dam…Wishing them all the best. Thanks so much for continuing to send the photos and keeping us up to date on Zenny as well…Maybe a year off from breeding?
Z13Rulz
She’s already been reported in foal to Into Mischief for a 2018 foal.
Shirley Donoho
What do you do to be sure this colt is Zenyatta’s. E.g., is there a tattoo somewhere on her?
Z13Rulz
As explained below, there is a metal tag that reads “Zenyatta ’17” on it attached to the foal’s halter. This is Lane’s End’s way of tagging foals, different farms use different methods but they are not tattooed at this age. They won’t be tattooed until they are officially registered with the JC.
And really, despite how big a facility Lane’s End is, I am willing to bet that Charles could pick out every single foal in a field with a pair of binoculars and recite their immediate family lineage from memory.
Also at this age there is very little risk of foal and dam being accidentally separated. That is a risk in the first few days of life, before the foal fully imprints on it’s dam.
Ann NC
Charles and the binoculars…cute. He probably knows them down to every hair on their chinny chin chins.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
I’ll bet he does. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z13Rulz:
Thank you for the info on foal tags used by Lane’s End. Always learn something from your posts. Didn’t realize Mama’s full name was engraved on the tag, plus the year of birth. Makes more sense as mares could have names beginning with the same letter. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Shirley D:
Metal tags (I think made of brass) are placed on the foals’ halters with the year of birth and the first initial of their Mama’s name engraved on them. If you look closely, you will be able to see the tags in some of photos. Baby Girl’s tag reads 17Z.
All TBs registered with the Jockey Club are tattooed on their upper lips, but that comes later when they’re ready to make their first start. Love and Hugs, JB
pam homeier
Just curious. What are the tattoos on the horse. Their name or maybe some code number? I suppose some unscrupulous person could tattoo a name of any other horse on a similar looking horse.
Linda in NJ
I bet 17Z is missing her Mama. Not to mention how Zenny must be dealing with the separation. But the little one looks very content with her new found friends.
Wishing 17Z all the best of luck. She looks like she is a nice tempered horse.
With so much love.
Linda in NJ
Max
Check out photo one. Zenyatta is in the background watching over those three. The baby has not been weaned. She is still with Zenyatta.
Mary M
Love seeing 17Z….such a body! Even if she never runs, shehasa pedigree to drool over. I thinkCoz and Ziconicneed tohave a few sips from the Champagne Glass to ignite the inner fire to win.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Gosh hurricane Irma is battering the Caribbean.Richard Branson and staff are hunkered down in the wine cellar.Prince George starts school tomorrow look out for photos.Winter is running in the Matron not the Irish champion stakes.Hillside Sanctuary are hoping to purchase a 132 acre farm near by.More room for the rescues.Lots of piglets arrived.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
I know, been watching Irma’s progress on the news. Good luck to little George tomorrow. Godspeed Winter. Wow, that acquisition would be wonderful for Hillside and all the animals that need rescuing. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Anne from Paramount
This is a belated response to Delrene: your Wyoming Eclipse trip sounded fantastic! What a treat! :-) I saw a great video of the Eclipse from a friend who had gone to Idaho, but your locale sounds even more beautiful. (Me, I was on a plane, sound asleep. :-) But I survived my first time at O’hare . )
For those of you who were at the Travers, hope you all had a terrific time !! Hoofray for West Coast. And now, Gun Runner.
Take care of your sweetie, Zenyatta. Thinking of all of you! :-)
Max
Japanese are back on the Arc trail. Interesting comments on Satono and Orfevre.
https://www.racingpost.com/news/international/satono-much-better-suited-to-arc-than-heartbreaker-orfevre/299744?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Wednesday%20News&utm_content=Satono
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Bluegrass Girl
LOVELY VIDEO TO WATCH
Godolphin Thursday, 7 September, 2017 VIDEO
Take a look at a day in the life of our Foaling Midwife Kelly Frost
#TeamGodolphin
https://twitter.com/godolphin/status/905687095817019393
Max
Very interesting, especially that the foal was born outside. This looks routine there. As I recall, shirlee’s Muchie was born in the field. They thought that he was born dead, and, were saying some prayers for his entry into the next world, when he suddenly got up. His nickname was Lazarus.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks so much for this wonderful video link. So amazing to watch this newly-arrived little guy getting his “sea legs”! Very sweet and too cute. Kelly has a truly inspiring job.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Amazing to see these little Sweeties struggle successfully to stand instinctively. In no time they’re walking beside their moms. Beautiful thing. Love and Hugs, J
Pattie
Thanks for the photos. Z Precious is Beautiful :)
Max
Florida horses evacuated north. Very worrying.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/223461/florida-horsemen-taking-action-as-storm-approaches#disqus_thread
sheena.davies(wales)
Gormley is worried about the ones left behind.Stay safe ALL.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Very worried. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max, Just so very worried. This is just horrific. Wish so that Frank would make it mandatory that all evacuate Gulfstream. This storm they say is possibly worse than Harvey. Life could be saved by just getting out. Where I am at they are saying could be hit badly also depending on where it goes, but I have a favorite horse stabled at Gulfstream and I am much more worried about him. Don’t know if My Johnny is out of there. So very worried.
Max
I understand because I’m worried too. Nothing is certain with this storm. Here’s hoping that God will spare people and horses. Your Gun is riding it out at Gulfstream. They’ve moved the horses in the most vulnerable barns elsewhere. The rest they say can handle this. Keep praying.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Amen, Max.
Praying that all stay safe and unharmed.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Such devastation in the Caribbean and another hurricane on the way.Poor George’s little face going to school and mum unable to accompany him.Clarach has migrated and her eldest is on his way.Mrs G hasn’t been seen at Glaslyn either and 30(05) is nearly home should hear on Saturday.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
This is just horrible. Praying for all the people, horses and animals in Florida.
Will look for photos of George. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT and all the Sweeties