Zenyatta

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Friday Photos

Friday Photos

Zenyatta's filly, left. Photo by Alys Emson
Zenyatta’s filly, left. Photo by Alys Emson

Today’s photos come from Alys Emson, who says that Zenyatta’s filly is clearly the little boss lady of her group!

Zenyatta's filly and broodmare manager Charles Campbell. Photo by Alys Emson
Zenyatta’s filly and broodmare manager Charles Campbell. Photo by Alys Emson
Photo by Alys Emson.
Just like Mom, 17Z loves a good scratch! Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.

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    Congratulations to Frankel’s boy Cracksman as he wins the Prix Niel with ease.Now for the Arc.He has taken awhile to get into his stride I felt it was a mistake to run him in our Derby.I may be wrong but it’s Frankel the sire’s 3rd stakes in as many days.

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      Congrats to Cracksman on his win!

      Thanks, Sheena, for these posts. Big congratulations to Caravaggio and connections, too!
      Order of St. George won very impressively — congrats to him and his team, also.

      Hugs and Love

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      Normal service resumed today as Order of St George wins the Irish St Leger easily.Either the Arc or Melbourne cup for him.It seems unlikely Cracksman will run in the Arc this year his owner wants to keep him in training next year and Frankie is booked for Enable John Gosden will make the final decision a few days ahead of the race.He is in Keeneland for the sales

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        Oppenheimer is right to call it on the Arc. The horse can try next year with more experience. The Japanese have targeted that race forever. They’ve got a good candidate this year. We’ll see.

        • Yes very decision by Oppenheimer becauseI don’t believe Cracksman has a chance of winning this year.He has improved immensely and I will enjoy seeing him race at 4.Roger Charlton is thinking of sending Decorated Knight out to the US for his final start in the Breeders cup.

        • Oppenheimer also said that Dettori is the only one to ride Cracksman, and he’s already committed to another horse in the Arc. That race is always difficult to predict and produces many surprises. The Japanese horse, Santo Diamond, was 4th in the Prix Foy today, his first time on French turf. He’s an impressive beast. Anything can happen in the Arc.
          Also sorry to see The Queen’s horse, Dartmouth, do poorly today in the Irish St. Leger. Wicklow Brave got a 4th, without Dettori, who is still magic with that or any horse.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Congrats to Cracksman and Caravaggio. Cara is one of our Peggy’s Favorites. She will ne so happy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    We just got a Hurricaine warning for our county so just wanted to stop by while I can. I have been worrying so hard for the people and horses . I just got a jar about my faith. Pray so hard all will be OK. Our paster this morning wanted to remind us about Mark Chapter 4, The disciples were on a ship with jesus. Verse 37, And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat unto the ship so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow and they awake him.and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we drown? 39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said unto the wind, Peace, Be Still. And the wind ceased and there was a great calm, 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? 41 And, they feared exceedingly and said one to another. What manner of a man is this, that even the wind and sea obey him.
    It is said also that John Wesley was once on a ship in a storm and he was Lyeing down below on the ship and heard a bunch of people above praying and singing praises to the lord. He went up and asked them how could they be singing It took him aback and realized its about “Faith” For me it is also about Faith.

    Our pastor also asked us to help others. There are crowds of people just parked and resting from Fla out on our exit of 75. I though what can I do. I went out there and just so many people. I went thru this gas station that has gas and I saw this little SUV full of people and a big Dog sitting in the middle of the front seat. There was this I believe Japanese man that got out of the drivers side. I asked him if they were traveling from Florida he said what I thought was yes (Fla tag on car) He I don’t guess spoke English. I gave him a $20.00 Bill and the biggest smile came on his face he said something to me don’t know what it was but it sure put a huge smile on my face as well. Its all about Love and Faith. Bummers, I should have asked him if he knew Orfevre.
    One more thing, Our minister of Music, Trey left out of our service abrumptly this morning. He came back before service was over. His mother had called him. His cousin was leaving trying to get out of Tampa this morning . He got in a car accident and was killed. God Bless him
    Take Care everyone, Love You all.

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      Stay safe, Peggy. Atlanta is under storm warning. Very worried about you and others in the path of this hurricane. I posted a story a few days ago about the Arc and the Japanese contender. There’s something about Or in that article. Take care.

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      Peggy, I am praying for you and all humans and animals in the path of this storm. Dear Jesus, please say again, “wind and rain, be still”. Love and hugz, Darlene

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    Dear Peggy,

    Thinking about you and hoping you stay safe. Thoughts and prayers for all in harm’s way and on the fringes of the storm, too. ?
    I do hope you can stay in touch, also.

    Hugs and Love

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      Stay safe, Peggy.
      What a very kind gesture. Many along our I95 were taken in as they opened shelters here.
      Seeing many Fla plates on cars, airport is very busy, folks opening up their homes.
      Praying for all.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC;

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love you. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    Dear Max.The Arc has never been one of my favourite races.I didn’t know about Dartmouth.Maybe not his day.Jess Samy who runs the Frankel’s groups hopes Santo Diamond will win the Arc with Cracksman out.A couple of my FB friends got to visit the Fly today.He enjoyed his trip to the Curragh.All the living legends look fabulous.

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      I’m also no fan of the Arc. Remember what it did to Nijinsky? I misspelled the name of the Japanese horse. He’s Satono Diamond. There’s another Japanese horse from the same stable who is also racing in France. I think that he’s called Satono Noblesse. They are both by Deep Impact. Their trainer says that SD is easier to handle than Orfevre. He’s also a good looking horse.

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        My dad never got over Nijinsky’s loss in the Arc.I hear Miss Temple City is being offered at the Fasig Tipton sales in November as a racing/ Broodmare.I never realised she was a granddaughter of the Big D.I hope Enable can cope in Chantilly it can a rough race at times.

        • Dear Sheena, Max and Z Fans:

          Just read about MTC in BloodHorse. Wish we could buy her. Hope she stays Stateside. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just heard back from Peggy. She said it’s raining and very windy and worse being in the dark. She has battery packs though, so hopes to stay connected. Prayers for safety through the storm.

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      Dear Max:

      Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and story. Beautiful, shiney coats on hese well loved beauties. God Bless them and the girls. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Still waiting to hear about the horses at Gulfstream. They were still out on the track on Saturday. Hoping to hear some news by tomorrow or Tuesday.

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    Dear Judy.Have you heard from Ingrid?No signs of her on twitter today.Lots of news over here about the storm millions without power.
    On a lighter note 30(05) arrived at her wintering grounds on Friday about 4pm.She rested on the Mauritania/Senegal border after covering the Sahara.Now it’s sun sand and a never ending supply of fish!She took 12days hopefully Maya who left the same morning is home too.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaXSad night in ‘Victoria’ both Dash the dog and Lord M died.

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      Dear Sheena:

      I emailed Ingrid yesterday; haven’t heard back. Will post when I do.
      Great news on 30(05); hope Maya’s safe too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

    Just checked my emails again and Ingrid wrote back that she and her family are OK. They are feeling the effects of Irma, but they’re safe in Miami. Thank God. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Bonjour Zenyatta!

    Is your precious girl separated from you now?

    If so, that is awful.

    Love to you.

    Lise from Maine

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    The mare in the first photo behind the three fillies doesn’t look like Zenyatta to me. The mare in the photo has a white marking on her left rear that doesn’t reach her ankle and the white marking on her right rear just covers her ankle. Zenyatta’s markings on her rear legs reach well above her ankles. But you can be sure the Queen is not far from her princess.

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    Good news about one of our Florida dumplings! Sue R (and her furry friends) who live outside of Tampa suffered no major damage and even have the power back on!

        • Dear Max,

          Thanks for your concern. We are in the clear, so to speak, since we are more centrally located — the western counties (southwest mountains) received some damage and power outages from Irma’s outer edge. We got some rain starting last night and continuing today, but nothing heavy or serious. Very fortunate for most of the state.

          Thoughts and prayers for all those who experienced damage and loss from this storm.

          Hugs and Love

        • Marshall. Very happy to hear that you escaped with only rain. I can take no electricity for about an hour. After that – anxiety. Without electricity, nothing gets done and it can be life threatening. This is and always has been a continent of extremes.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Texted our Peggy:

    She has lost power, but no flooding and some downed trees. She said it was a rough night, but she’s OK. Thank God. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max:

        I texted Peggy the Bloodhorse article you posted, so she knows the Gulfstream horses are OK. Also let her know one of her favs, Daddy’s Lil Darling (Scat Daddy) set a record at Kentucky Downs. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B.,

          Thanks for keeping us informed about Peggy! So glad that she is okay, and sincerely hope that her power is restored soon. As Max noted, no electricity is definitely no fun. Know she is happy about Gun and all the others at Gulfstream, too. Congratulations to Daddy’s Lil Darling — Wow, impressive!

          Hugs and Love

        • Dear Sheena:

          I was so angry when I read that dogs were left tied to trees and even bumpers of cars. Can’t imagine such a thing. Thankfully, many were rescued and relocated out of harms way. Though it will be very difficult to identify their owners, there was talk of bringing criminal charges against people who did this. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B.,

          Thanks bunches for posting the Daddy’s Lil Darling race at Kentucky Downs.
          She sure ran an exciting race and in record time, too. She made her papa proud!

          Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy.Great to hear Peggy is safe albeit without power.My Grandparents coped without electricity until I was 10.We are having weather warnings for wind and rain now.Autumn is really here.A good series started tonight with Joanne Froggatt who was in Downton.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Sheena:

    Yes, so thankful that Peggy, Ingrid abd Sue R are OK and that Marshall and Ann weren’t in the path. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Dear beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    Thinking of all still in the path as Irma moves toward them and praying for their safety. Thankful that Peggy, Ingrid & Sue are ok.
    Hope the Mayberrys in Ocala & the horses there are ok.
    Very thankful that I heard from my best friend in Crystal River that she, her family & their four horses are ok as well. They had only relatively minor damage like fences down, but will have no power for about a week. They live about 1-1/2 hrs. north of Tampa.
    We are supposed to get rain from the remnants of Irma here in upstate NY late Thurs. into Fri. Thank God it will have lost its punch by then unlike Irene did several years ago.
    I’m praying for everyone affected by Harvey & Irene. Their lives will never be the same again and I hope that they get whatever they need to recover from these horrible storms.

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    Very sad to hear many pets were tied to posts and trees and left to fend for themselves during the hurricane.50 dogs and 2 cats have been rescued.The owners had enough warning but that is typical of the selfish society we inhabit these days.

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    Dear Sheena,

    I totally agree. It is incomprehensible to me how anyone could do that. They should never be able to have pets. What they did is not love. There is no excuse for what they did. Xo Xo, Christine.

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