Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

Zenyatta News

12Z Has His Feet Trimmed

Zenyatta, January 2013. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Zenyatta, January 2013. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Wednesday!

This week has brought warm and sunny weather to Lane’s End, which means many happy horses!

12Z received a visit from the blacksmith yesterday, during which his feet were assessed and trimmed. He was quite the well behaved colt! Alys was there to document the occasion, so you can watch the whole process on video below.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End






A note about comments on this website:

In recent weeks, we have seen tension and hostility displayed in some of the comments on our blog posts. Such language and behavior is not in the spirit of this website. We sincerely hope that no action is required beyond this statement, but we reserve the right to block anyone who continues to disrupt the community.

Reader Interactions

1,080 Comments

        • Dear Judy B,

          Need a big suitcase for all of those sweater, coats and boot.
          What a heatwave !!!

    • / Reply

      good find Vicki B…..just one problem…but the time this alarm goes off….we would all be…wait for it….”toasted”….
      ….
      one thing about popcorn….I used it long ago as a “spur” when I worked on ortho..
      we had lots of young men with back or knee surgeries…none of whom wanted to get up and walk….so at 2 or 3 am…we would pop some corn…the smell was mouthwatering…and sure enough….lights would come on all up and down the hall….
      everyone wanted some….so….if they wanted it….they had to get up and walk to the nurses station to pick it up….the docs could not figure out how come the patients started doing better in physical therapy…just because they were doing more walking in general helped….filed that under…whatever works
      …..
      Good Morning Zenny…..how is your lovely self today? hope you are well…do you have snow in your pasture too…Cigar’s is a whiteout…think he might be on “house arrest” ..has not been out in a couple of days that I could find..please continue to take care of yourself and little soon-to-be Z13…kisses
      ….
      BigManZ….be careful in the snow…when you and your buds are out…I know that white is fun to play in…but it can be a problem..run and continue to grow … you are going to be one very big boy…love you
      ….
      happy superbowl day to all
      carol

      • / Reply

        Dear Carol,

        “toasted”, too funny – you are really catching on to that RN Arkansas humor.

        You and your ortho crew are ingenious, popcorn smell to get those young
        guys moving – and that can be a real feat. Nothing more challenging that
        a young injured male who does not want to move.

        Amazing the Superbowl already !!!!

        Go Go Go GAME ON DUDE – the run away bus !!!

      • / Reply

        I like that, Carol, a very bright rehab idea. I almost can’t stand it, at the movies, the smell of buttered popcorn is hard to resist any time of day or night.

      • / Reply

        Dear Sally B,

        The HRTV commentators were talking about Revolutionary and he was
        so brave, going between horses like he did.

        Remember in the 1992 BCC that AP INDY won, Eddie D said that AP
        was a little hesitant to go through the small that opened, but Eddie
        D got him through, the heart of a true champion AP INDY and now
        Revolutionary has that COURAGE AND HEART OF AP INDY.

  4. / Reply

    he looks so beautiful! is it true he’s already a favorite for the 2015 Kentucky Derby? i never had the honor of watching Zenyatta race,but i will keep an eye on 12Z.

    • / Reply

      Dear Zenny’s Biggest Fan,

      Too Cute, 12 Z is 2015 KY Derby bound !!!

  5. / Reply

    Dear LauraJ, I saw that Better Step Aside won by 3 and ½ lengths today for his new owners Frank Socko and John Catalano. I’m glad for him that he ran well, but I wish he were still yours.

    • / Reply

      Dear Trina and Laura J.:

      Thank you for this info on Better Step Aside. So happy for this beautiful son of Eddington. I agree Trina; wish he was still Laura J’s too. Hugs, JB

  6. / Reply

    BLOODHORSE: 369 HORSES EARLY TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES –
    (the list is included with 7 fillies)

    369 Horses Are Early Triple Crown Nominees
    By Blood-Horse Staff
    Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013 3:29 PM
    Posted: Saturday, February 2, 2013 2:04 PM

    Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
    2-year-old Champion Shanghai Bobby heads the list of Triple Crown nominees.
    Order This Photo
    Led by 29 nominees from trainer Todd Pletcher, 369 horses were designated for the 2013 Triple Crown series prior to the Jan. 26 deadline for early nominations at a cost of $600 each.

    This year’s total of early nominees is down from the 398 horses made eligible during the early phase in 2012. Twenty more horses were added to the 2012 roster during the Triple Crown’s late nomination phase, which lifted the final total to 418.

    The late nomination period, which requires the payment of a $6,000 fee with each nominee, ends March 23 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

    View a complete, sortable list of the nominees.
    The Triple Crown starts with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands May 4 and is followed by the May 18 Preakness Stakes and June 8 Belmont Stakes, all grade I.

    The roster of nominees is headed by Starlight Racing, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Shanghai Bobby, the 2-year-old champion of 2012 and winner of the Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I). Trained by Pletcher, Shanghai Bobby was upset by early Triple Crown nominee Itsmyluckyday in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) in his first start of 2013.

    Pletcher, who won the 2010 Derby with Super Saver and the 2007 Belmont with the filly Rags to Riches, is also represented Violence, winner of the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) and Nashua Stakes (gr. III); Overanalyze, winner of the Remsen (gr. II) and Belmont Futurity (gr. II); and the filly Dreaming of Julia, winner of the Frizette Stakes (gr. I).

    Other accomplished 2013 Triple Crown nominees include Uncaptured, He’s Had Enough, Goldencents, and Oxbow. He’s Had Enough and Goldencents are both trained by Doug O’Neill, who won the 2012 Derby with I’ll Have Another. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who is tied with Sunny Jim Fizsimmons with 13 victories in Triple Crown races, trains Oxbow.

    Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who has saddled the winners of eight Triple Crown races, has a team of nominees headed by Power Broker, winner of the Frontrunner Stakes (gr. I).

    Bluegrass Hall and Mary and Gary West each nominated seven horses to the Triple Crown to lead in total nominations by owners, either alone or in partnership. Darley Stable was next with six nominees. Charles Fipke, Alex and John Lieblong, Oxley, Kaleem Shah Inc., West Point Thoroughbreds, and WinStar Farm nominated five horses each.

    Immediately behind Pletcher among trainers was Baffert, who trains 23 early nominees to the Triple Crown races. Ken McPeek and Nick Zito are next with 13 each, while Mark Casse and Lukas each designated 11 3-year-olds.

    The leading breeders of 2013 Triple Crown nominees, either alone or in partnership, are Darley and Edward P. Evans, each of whom bred seven of the Triple Crown-eligible horses. Close behind are Ken and Sarah Ramsey and William S. Farish with six nominees. Diamond A. Racing Corp. and Fipke each bred five nominees.

    Nine nominated horses are based outside of North America, including four from the stable of Ireland’s Dermot Weld. Top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien trains a pair of nominees.

    The overall total of 369 Triple Crown nominees includes 325 colts. Along with the seven fillies, the remaining nominees include 28 geldings and nine ridglings.

    The United States was the birthplace of 352 nominated horses. Of those, 263, or 71.3%, were born in Kentucky. Seventeen nominees were bred outside of the U.S. borders, headed by the 11 bred in Canada.

    The Kentucky Derby field has been limited to 20 starters since 1975 and the horses that enter the starting gate for this year’s running will be determined for the first time by points earned in the new “Road to the Kentucky Derby” eligibility system. The field for the Preakness is limited to 14 starters, while the Belmont Stakes permits a maximum field of 16 horses.

    In addition to the two nomination periods, there is a final opportunity to become eligible for Triple Crown competition through a supplemental nomination. That process involves the payment of a fee, due at the time of entry for the Derby, Preakness, or Belmont that makes the horse eligible to run in the remaining races of the Triple Crown series. A supplemental nomination made at the time of entry for the Kentucky Derby requires a fee of $200,000, and the fee drops $100,000 if paid prior to either the Preakness or the Belmont Stakes

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76000/369-horses-are-early-triple-crown-nominees#ixzz2Jok042nN

  7. / Reply

    Dear Janet, Louise and Laura J,

    Coli Bear’s little colt is sooo cute. He is running around in the stall,
    like 12 Z did. She looks so happy with her new little one, no longer
    in labor and munching away. They are having cute little nuzzling
    bonding moments.

    Rockside defiately looks ready, hope I don’t miss this one.

    How very much fun this is. Thanks so much to you for
    keeping company and with all of the other on the Stablemates site.

    A great prep for 13 Z’ entry into the world.

      • / Reply

        TOO CUTE !!! Louise

        Rocksides foaling went well and she has a lovely little one. She keep on looking back at her foal after he was born. Like the way they clean the foal and
        let the mare scent off the towel. Very thoughtful group, how can you
        not be working with these lovely mares and foals.

        • Sign, did you see that they took the foaling cam down in Rockcide’s stall? The baby has contractures of tendons in front legs and they’ve splinted them but are bottle feeding him. I understand why they took the cam down because of problems. And I saw he is a Bernardini colt. Poor Rockcide, I hope all will be okay. Wonder how serious a problem this is?

        • Dear Louise,

          Yes, I saw. The Winstar foaling staff are wonderful.
          Maybe a fairly commonly seen problem?

          Prayers for Rockside and her lovely colt. They say
          he will be up and and about in a few days.
          I thought it was Bernardini colt, too. Will look up
          the percentage of this problem.

          Wasn’t he a cute little boy??? And Coli Bear’s son
          reminds me of 12 Z all over the stall. Love it when
          they look to nurse between the front legs and are
          guided to the back ones. The foals don’t realize
          there are 4 legs.

          Not sure I will be up tonight, so keep me posted.

      • / Reply

        hi Sally B…I tried to sign up…finally got data inputted and then got message that all applicants had to be reviewed….that was several days ago…never heard from them again…guess I did not make their cut…oh well..i tried

        • Dear Carol and Sally B,

          One of my friends just signed up for a FREE Winstar stablemates
          membership and got right on the site.

          Not sure what happened for you Carol, maybe another try???

          It is so worth it.

    • / Reply

      Sorry Sally and Judy,

      Thought it would stay on, guess need to have a membership.

      Sally B, Janet has been our “leader” in the foaling group.
      There is a new cam memberships that is very reasonable.
      This video is very special and really reminds me so much
      of Zenny and her loving 12Z when he was born.

      • / Reply

        Dear Sign:

        Thanks for trying. I did see it when Janet posted the video. So adorable. Hugs, JB

  9. / Reply

    Dear Zenny Fans,

    Looks like Mr. Besilu is back in training at Payson Park Training Center in Fla.
    Below is an equibase work on 1/27/2013; no listed trainer etc… Maybe Bill
    Mott is reccomending he have some more training as it looks like Ron The
    Greek is mentioned on the Payson Park Training Center. Mr. Besilu pedigree:
    Balance, AP Indy.

    http://www.happyhorseswin.com

    • / Reply

      Equibase on Mr. Besilu:

      http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8553573&registry=T

      He was in training with TP, today on HRTV – Jeff Siegel was commenting today that
      TP does not put much time into them if they don’t have racing ability right away.
      Where as some of the top trainers are more patient. So maybe he will be
      having an additional training and be on the track later in the year.

      • / Reply

        It’s a strange situation, isn’t it? I’ve always figured Mr. B was injured or something. It is hard to believe he lacks racing ability, given his pedigree. And I’m sure Benjamin Leon didn’t spend $4.2 million on him to have him languish in a barn without good reason. Anyway, I was pleased to get his workout notice. I hope whoever has him is patient, This is his first work in over a year.

        Another AP Indy guy I follow, Take Control, had a leisurely work on Jan 31. It was described as “handily,” but the Santa Anita clocker describes everything as handily.

        • Dear Sign, Laura J and Z Fans:

          As TC would say, “Even when you know, you never know”. Hoping Mr. B does well in training. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Laura J,

          Yes, very interesting. Hopefully he will be coming back.
          Agree with your comment him, too.

          Remember Rags to Riches first foal was injured in training
          and has not been named or on the track yet.

          Love Take Control, he is a great horse and appreciate
          your comment about “handily”, wondered why it was used so much.
          Will put him in my Virtual Stable. Love to keep an eye out for those AP Indy’s too. He may be pensioned but his mares will keep producing,
          didn ‘t think of that until looking up Long River’s pedigree – AP Indy Dam.

          Thanks for the great insight.

        • Dear Judy B,

          Love that comment. Really hope he makes a come back.

        • At this point I will be surprised if Opulence ever makes it to the track. With her pedigree, she has great value as a broodmare. She’s four years old–late to start racing, but good for a first breeding. In fact, I keep expecting to read that she’s been booked to someone expensive.

        • Dear Zenyen,

          Great find, love the name.
          I was wondering the same thing Laura J.
          Wonderful pedigree and maybe more valuable to
          be a broodmare, particularly since her “mom” is
          in the UK.

          Hopefully she will surface somewhere.

  11. / Reply

    Our Z sure has a bigger baby bump. Kisses, love and hugs to our Queen mare!!!
    Did I miss when the due date is?

    Judy B., Barbara W. and Trina, Thank you for your responses! It is very interesting for sure. I love watching their behavior. Barbara, did the woman who works at another rescue in Wi. give the name and location to you? Working with blind horses; now that is intriguing. hugs to you, Sally

    • / Reply

      Dear Sally B.:

      Please keep us posted on the horses in your rescue and God Bless for the wonderful help you are giving them. I love the different personalities and little quirks each one has. I’ve never had the opportunity to be around them before and there’s so much to learn. Hugs, JB

    • / Reply

      Dear Sally B,

      Just an approximate calculation from the May 8, 2012 announcement in bloodhorse.

      signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
      Permalink | Reply

      January 18, 2013 at 9:04 pm
      APPROXIMATE ZENYATTA DUE DATE
      Announced Zenny in foal, May 8, 2012 – assume this is the 45 day US, as 30 was
      preliminary last foaling.
      Breeding around March 24, 2012; Approximate foaling date – February 28, 2013
      Today Zenny is approximately 300 days in foal.
      Let he pacing begin !!!!

    • / Reply

      A lot of comment but very little info. Nby explained the reasons for Sir’s expressions, what does it mean if a horse lifts its upper lip exposing upper front teeth ? What did occur between the herd, could have occured? Rather than pulling stuff off online already posted, how about some real meaty stuff about horses, behavior, oddness, how it can be corrected etc. Oh, Barbara Wood, I left a response under your comment on “Barney” The former White House dog.

        • Dear Zenyen, Ann, Sunny B and Z Fans:

          Zenyen, thank you so much for another informative post and link on horsey behavior. My lesson for today; the next time I see Charlie or one of the other horses doing that, I’ll know what it means. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Very interesting. I’ve seen mares do that right after foaling. Are they trying to smell the foals better?

        • Looks like most of the time what looks like the flehman response is normal & healthy. But another piece on flehman at Kentucky Equine Research, that says “Actions similar to flehman (raised head, extended neck, curled lip or yawning motions)” can mean several other things (e.g., colic, throat irritation, stress, or anxiety), so “owners should keep an eye on a horse that begins to show ANY signs that are out of that horse’s normal pattern”, and ask a vet.

          http://www.ker.com/library/EquineReview/2008/HorseWorld/HW41.pdf

          TheHorse.com also posted the KY Equine Research article:
          http://www.thehorse.com/articles/26597/flehmen-response-in-horses

        • Judy & Max – yeah, that was good. It did make me think & smile about how things were sometimes, around my family’s dinner table, as a kid.

        • Dear Max and Vicki B.:

          Too funny, but definitely could work with human children too. Hugs, JB

      • / Reply

        Dear Sunny B,

        Great question, seems like the mares in labor and after foaling do this.
        Zenyatta did it right after foaling 12 Z and Ann was cuddling him.
        Perhaps she was senting him as hers.

        Maybe the mares in labor are signaling “stress”.

        Great links by Zenyen and Vicki B. Horse behavior needs to be taken
        into context and according to sex; breeding stallion would be scenting
        a mare, mare in labor/foaling maybe senting foal.

        • As you said, Zenyatta did it after her colt was born, and her “Mom” was visiting her and was holding her Little Prince’s head on her lap, It is called “flehmen”, facilitating the transfer of pheromones into the olfactory organ. But then I came across sthg that some horses also do this when colicking? But it definitely does not mean “Lookie here what I’ve done”. It’s not pride. Cats kinda do this when they want to really identify a scent, they’ll open their mouth partly and hold it that way for a couple of minutes. Cats do flehmen, too.

    • / Reply

      Dear Sally, I’ll e-mail you what Barbara shared with Equi-Army about Refuge Farms in Spring Valley, WI.
      Love in Dumplinghood and rescue,
      Trina

  14. / Reply

    Gainesway sure had a lot to be proud of yesterday. And Tapit sure did validate his $125,000 stud fee.

    On Gainesway’s website:

    RECENT NEWS….

    to TAPIT
    on 2/2/2013
    Tapicat wires field in G3 Florida Oaks
    Tapicat started off a huge Feb. 2 for her sire Tapit with a 2 3/4-length, gate-to-wire score in the $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3)…

    to TAPIT
    on 2/2/2013
    Flashback dominates in G2 Robert B. Lewis S.
    Flashback rolled to a deceptively easy 6 1/4-length score in Saturday’s $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. at Santa Anita Park…

    to TAPIT
    on 2/2/2013
    Honorable Dillon completes Tapit stakes TRIFECTA
    Honorable Dillon capped off a remarkable Saturday for his sire Tapit with a thrilling win in the Grade 2 Hutcheson S. at Gulfstream Park…

  17. / Reply

    LANES END FARM NEWS: (date should be 2013) :

    Here are some of the 2012 foals who were born at Lane’s End, our Oak Tree division, and Lane’s End Texas:

    Jan 31. CANDY RIDE – SWEET THOUGHTS f.
    Jan 29. WAR FRONT – AIN’T SHE SWEET f.
    Jan 29. CANDY RIDE – MUMBO JUMBO f.
    Jan 29. BERNARDINI – SWEET LIFE f.
    Jan 28. TWIRLING CANDY – BARBARIANSMILE c.
    Jan 27. MINESHAFT – RUBY CROWN f.
    Jan 22. DISCREETLY MINE – EMPIRE SONG f.
    Jan 15. TAPIT – JAY AT NINE f.
    Jan 15. CANDY RIDE (ARG) – SECRET OF THE SEA f.

  18. / Reply

    Sweet Life is the dam of Life Is Sweet. I’m thinking that that’s going to be some running filly! And Tapit –Wow! What a weekend for the boy! The Mosses and Our Dottie have got to be purring!!!

  19. / Reply

    lots of good looking winners yesterday….my personal fav was Verrazano….earned him a Beyer of 105….he needs a bigger race…

    • / Reply

      Dear Carol,

      You always find the best runners,
      missed Verazzaono, will have to look out
      for him next time.

    • / Reply

      Dear Janet:

      Thank you so much for this video. What a little sweetheart. Love how attentive Mom is. Thrill of a race by Drosselmeyer and Mikey in the 2011 BCC. Hugs, JB

    • / Reply

      Dear Janet,

      Great find, knew it would be somewhere.
      It is such a moving video; the mom really
      loves her foal. So precious when they
      are both licking each other on the mouth.

      Have it bookmarked.

  21. / Reply

    Black Caviar captivates Caulfield in Australian return (Pre-Race Video)
    Glenn McFarlane From:Herald Sun February 03, 201312:00AM
    FOR Peter Moody, it wasn’t about time. It was all about temperament.
    And after watching Black Caviar push herself through one of the most publicised exhibition gallops in Australian racing, along with a big gathering of fans, racing aficionados and even a racegoer who had flown in from the US, the trainer had little doubt that his champion was back in town. Literally.
    In her first major public performance since a courageously nail-biting Golden Jubilee win at Royal Ascot 224 days ago, the majestic mare yesterday charmed Caulfield – her home track.
    Importantly, she convinced her trainer and connections that the problems she experienced in England were now half a world away.
    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/black-caviar-captivates-caulfield-in-australian-return/story-fn67siys-1226567383661?sv=f2c4cb406279380f9a707c8890c7

  22. / Reply

    PURPLE EGG UPDATE Byron King‏ DRF tweet
    Purple Egg, 3 for 3 3YO sprinter, been sidelined; goes half in 51.40 @TampaBayDownsFL ; seemingly behind schedule for @KentuckyDerby

  23. / Reply

    Brisnet tweet: 3yo Speed Ratings:
    Verrazano (104), MacTheMan (98), HonorableDillon (97),
    Revolutionary (96), Flashback (95), FallingSky (92)

    Byron King‏ DRF tweet
    Other notable Beyers from Sat; Varsity, 105, Verrazano,105, Guilt Trip,98,
    Honorable Dillon,94, Suggestive Boy, 94, Flashback,92, Falling Sky,92

  24. / Reply

    Sizing Europe imperious in Tied Cottage Chase (VIDEO)
    By David Baxter Racing Post.com 2:33PM 3 FEB 2013
    Report: Punchestown, Sunday
    Boyelsports.com Tied Cottage Chase (Grade 2) 2m, 5yo+
    SIZING EUROPE remained unbeaten for the season following a straightforward victory under Andrew Lynch. It was a second consecutive win in the Tied Cottage for Henry de Bromhead’s chaser and the 11-year-old demonstrated that he still has plenty to offer in whichever Cheltenham Festival race connections opt for.
    http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd

    • / Reply

      SIZING EUROPE WINS
      RTÉ Racing‏ tweet Sizing Europe repeats win from a year ago in the Grade 2 Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown
      At The Races ‏ tweet Sizing Europe makes it win number 19 in the Tied Cottage at Punchestown. Which race would you target at the festival

      Irishracing.com tweet “A bit of a slog but he got the job done. The Gold Cup is the outsider of his 3 options CheltenhamRaces ” HenrydeBromhead on Sizing Europe
      Tattersalls Ireland tweet
      Tattersalls Ireland graduate SIZING EUROPE continues his winning streak by landing the Gr2 Tied Cottage Chase

  25. / Reply

    Trina, left a response to your question regarding Cisco on page 9. Thank you so much for asking about him…….he is my love.

    Laura J, I too have Mr. Besilu, Take Charge Indy and Take Control in my virtual stable and am closely watching them. I did read a while back Mr. Besilu and Take Control had been sidelined with injuries…..so glad to hear they are finally coming back. Also, Stephanoatsee (Shaks half Bro) ran really well yesterday even though he was pushed five wide around the final turn, he did come on late to take second. TVG commentators agreed he looked like a million bucks on the track. He’s a beautiful blood bay with a bold white face!! Hope Graham Motion can get the best out of him.

    Some really greats wins yesterday for Tapit kids. Papa Pulpit and Gr Grandpa Indy must be so proud. Can’t wait wait to see Zen’s new baby and EARnie hit the training track. We’ve got so much to look forward to. Hugs to all

  26. / Reply

    Max, Ann NC, Trina & all those who follow Paynter:
    PAYNTER UPDATE PHOTO Feb. 3, 2013
    casey phillips‏ tweet with Photo
    To A. Zayat, Justin Zayat Jason S & L JavsicasVMD
    “Hi everyone!! Don’t I look GREAT? Lovin’ being back in Cali!”
    Keta Note: Casey has taken & continues to take such great photos of Paynter!
    Hugs, Keta

      • / Reply

        Keta. Paynter is looking exceptionally good, having gained back that lost weight. Love his blanket. Paynter has a big collection of blankets like our Z. Z and Paynter are stylish clothes horses. Thanks for this.

        • Max,
          It’s an incredible time for being a horse. The world of stylish horse blankets/accessories is ” off the charts”.
          You can even get blankets w/ matching doggie coats.
          Driving by the fields and seeing all the colorful,whimsical and stylish horses puts a smile on my face. We are diggin a cheetah print this winter!

          Thankyou,Keta.
          I love him too,Judy B!

    • / Reply

      Dear Keta, Max and Z Fans:

      Keta thank you so much. Paynter looks so good. You can really see the muscle he’s gained from all the training. Hope he feels as good as he looks. Just love him. Hugs, JB

  27. / Reply

    @Sunny Boyd–I just located your earlier comment to me. I am glad they are doing research on cancer in Goldens. It is about time! It is too late for our Isabella (Izzie), but perhaps it will help others. I hope it is not related to their dog food. Our Izzie was the runt of the litter, an obedience school flunkout, a traffic-stopper and conversation starter with her good looks, and was known to sneak out at night and come home for breakfast. But she was also the only one of her litter not badly affected by hip dysplasia. I just wish we had known then what we know now about dogs.
    RIP to both sweet girls, yours and mine!
    I am constantly amazed at the things I learn on this blog! Thanks and hugs.

    • / Reply

      I’m glad you did, I didn’t know if you still had a goldie or not, anyway I think this is excellent to find a cure or for the prevention of cancer in dogs, hopefully not too far into the future. Right now , my Marmelade is dealing with Cushings, actually she was diagnosed 5 1/2 yrs ago, she is 15 yrs old now. A fairly large dog. Ever since her diagnosis I started cooking for her. She does not get commercial dog food. I really truly believe that getting everything fresh, no cornfillers, no preservatives is helping her. Her vet can’t get over how well she’s doing. She is also on meds every day.

  28. / Reply

    dear keta thanks for the news about sizing europe’s win he’s a super horse but somehow can never see him taking on sprinter sacre in the champion chase this yearmay go for the gold cup???? glad paynter is getting on well hugs sheena

    • / Reply

      Sheena. Could you let us know when Kind has her foal? JudyB and I and maybe others are interested in this family. The forthcoming foal by Galileo will be a full sibling to Frankel and Noble Mission, three quarters to Bullet Train.

      BTW Bullet Train seems to be adjusting well to his new home. He’s already got a fan club, an assistant and his own Facebook page. January 27 was his personal 6th birthday. Looks like Bullet Train is coming into his own. He mentioned that he loves bluegrass.

      • / Reply

        Dear Max, Sheena and Z Fans:

        Yes, Max, would like to know when Kind has her foal. So exciting to have another full sibling to Frankel. Hugs, JB

      • / Reply

        Will he turn blue?
        Actually I have an old postcard from KY w/ a blue horse on it. My parents kept the myth alive for years!

  30. / Reply

    Game On Dude Looks Super in San Antonio Romp
    By Jack Shinar The Blood-Horse Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013 7:20 PM
    Game On Dude took some heat for six furlongs, then sped away in the stretch to take the $196,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) (VIDEO) as expected Feb. 3 for his sixth win in seven tries at Santa Anita Park.
    Just three overmatched opponents challenged the four-time grade I winner, who was sent off as the 1-20 favorite in his 6-year-old seasonal debut. Ridden by Mike Smith, the gelded son of Awesome Again completed the 1 1/8-mile test in a solid 1:47.53 over a fast track on Super Bowl Sunday, winning by 6 1/2 lengths.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76034/game-on-dude-looks-super-in-san-antonio-romp#ixzz2Jt0FvHxs

Leave a Reply to Barb G/Skip Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.