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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






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    Great win, GOD !!!

    Hopefully he will face a greater number in his next field.

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    DAILY RACING FORM: MMM TO SIT OUT THE DONN AND HEAD FOR THE GULFSTREAM HANDICAP – no injury

    02/02/2013 3:42PM
    Gulfstream Park: Mucho Macho Man will sit out Donn Handicap
    By Mike Welsch

    Mucho Macho Man, eased as the odds-on favorite in the Sunshine Millions Classic, will not run in Saturday’s Grade 1 Donn Handicap.
    HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Mucho Macho Man, the 2012 Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up, will not run in the Grade 1 Donn Handicap, trainer Kathy Ritvo confirmed on Saturday.

    Mucho Macho Man was eased through the stretch by jockey Mike Smith as the odds-on favorite when making his 2013 debut in the Sunshine Millions Classic two weeks ago. Ritvo said Mucho Macho Man came out of the race with no apparent physical issues and he was able to resume normal training 48 hours later, although he has yet to work since then.

    “After considering the Donn as an option, we’ve decided to pass,” Ritvo said. “It just does not fit as well into our long-term objectives for Mucho Macho Man.”

    The only major dirt race remaining on the 2013 stakes schedule for older horses here this season is the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Handicap on March 9. Mucho Macho Man defeated Tackleberry and Jackson Bend to capture the 2012 Gulfstream Handicap.

    Despite Mucho Macho Man’s absence, the Donn is coming up a strong race with a field of at least seven possible, led by Flat Out, Take Charge Indy, and Csaba. Others pointing for the 1 1/8-mile Donn are Pool Play, Bourbon Courage, Ultimate Eagle, and Citrus Kid.

    Csaba, winner of the Grade 3 Hal’s Hope on Jan. 13, and Take Charge Indy both turned in their final tune-ups for the Donn on Saturday. Csaba breezed an easy half-mile in 50.60 seconds at Calder, while Take Charge Indy posted a bullet four furlongs in 47.02 at Palm Meadows.

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    Zenny, if you’re watching the superbowl I’m thinking you’re rooting for the SF.
    That little guy of yours seems to have inherited your good nature which is a very good trait to have.

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    zenny smile tonight: some years ago i carefully kissed white irbina at our to her crup, she liked that…..don’t try, it is not along safety instructions!….carefully lay and sleep cozy beautyfull zenny

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    Golden Gate Fields: Jockey Mangalee injured, one horse euthanized following spill
    By Chuck Dybdal Daily Racing Form 02/03/2013 6:03PM
    Jockey Navin Mangalee sustained a fractured right clavicle and minor concussion when his mount in Sunday’s sixth race at Golden Gate Fields, Thirsty for More, clipped heels with Blast the Cat and fell in the stretch.
    Black Mango fell over the fallen horse, but his rider, Jose Delgadillo, escaped injury. Black Mango fractured his front right leg and had to be euthanized.
    Mangalee was taken to Highland Hospital in Oakland for a precautionary CT Scan. There was no report of any injuries sustained by Thirsty for More.
    Blast the Cat, ridden by Pedro Flores, drifted in and had his heels clipped. He continued on and finished third but was disqualified and placed last.
    http://www.drf.com/news/golden-gate-fields-jockey-mangalee-injured-one-horse-euthanized-following-spill
    Keta Note: WARNING! Video Race Replay shows spill.

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    Bing passed on about an hour ago. Miss you old man. This was his last picture from this morning.

    http://t.co/ymRPUaor

    The oldest rescue at SHERR, Bing, has died. He passed on about an hour ago. He came to SHERR thin and cranky. I got to brush and love on him many times in my time as a volunteer. He passed on about 300lbs heavier and surrounded by friends. He and Tessa can now tango together in the Great Pasture. Good bye old friend.

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      Pati. Very sorry to hear this. Two sad and hard losses of good horses in so short a time. RIP Bing man. Look after Pati along with Tessa and both of you run free over Rainbow Bridge.

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      Pati, All I can say is that I am so, so sorry for you. What a rough couple of days you have had. We are all thinking about you. It will get better soon.

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      Dear Pati,
      I did not get to check in yesterday. I am so very sorry about Tessa and now dear Bing.
      The only silver lining that I can find is that they found a place with people who loved them and cared for them before they crossed that last finish line.
      I know you and the folks at SHERR are heartbroken, but you did all you could.
      Condolences and lots of loving hugs. RIP Bing and Tessa. Bless you.

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      Dear Pati:

      So sorry for your loss of these two beautiful souls in just a matter of days apart. RIP beautiful Bing and beautiful Tessa. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Pati,
      Bing and Tessa… two sweet souls. Keeping you in my prayers. So very sorry you had to part with them both. I think they are running above the clouds now.

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      Pati – So very sorry for the loss of Bing and Tessa. I am sure they were happy and appreciated the life they deserved to live after being rescued and cared for by you and others.

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      Sign, Thank you so much for this. I was able to read it and it made me feel a whole lot better. I’m hoping they will let us see him up and about very soon. That Coli Bear foal is so cute and ready to run. He is going to be a handful!

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        Dear Louise,

        Coli Bear is on watch over her foal, he is sleeping, bet she is glad.
        Watching is less work than chasing him around. Remember 12 Z
        running the paddock from one end to the other, trying to get Zenny to
        chase him. Must be a common foal and mom game.

        Yes, the ending of the article was good. Some of these things
        happen commonly, and the Foaling staff are so good a finding them.
        I think they suspected, when the foals front feet were out before
        she delivered the rest.

        I have to work tomorrow, so keep me posted. You too, Janet.

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        Louise and Sign,

        The folks there will update us on 13 Rockcide and while we may not get to follow on the cam, they certainly are very good and letting us know how he is doing.

        I imagine Coli Bear and her foal will move out of the foaling barn tomorrow.
        He is a handful.

        • Dear Janet,

          Thanks for the information.
          I am going to upgrade to get the daily news.
          So if you get any please post it on the stablemates
          site. They are so great about communication.

          What do you think about the mares raising their
          upper lip in labor and after delivery? Saw Zenny
          do it in the video they made when all what “cuddling”
          with 12 Z. Maybe this question has been asked on
          the Winstar site before.

          Thanks
          Nancy

        • PS: Janet
          They are so good a updating and pretty often.
          Foaling is like working labor and delivery, can be hectic.

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    Oh, Pati–I am so sorry. Words fail. Two losses at once. So hard to bear. Sending prayers for all the volunteers and staff.

    @Keta–thank you so much for the report. I read about the spill and couldn’t find any info. Just awful. Such young ones, whose lives have been cut short. We must find answers. Hugs.

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      PAULICK REPORT: ABOVE TELEGRAPH ARTICLE BASIS FOR THIS ONE

      WORLD-FAMOUS COLT BECOMES CASSANOVA: FRANKEL BOOKED FULL FOR THREE YEARS
      by Paulick Report Staff | 02.03.2013 | 9:48am

      As champion Frankel transitions from international turf star to in-demand sire, Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Prince Khalid Abdullah reports that the racing sensation is booked full for the next three years. Frankel is expected to breed 135 mares from February 14 to July 14, including 35 of Abdullah’s own mares. The remaining 100 international visitors will include 2011 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream, Japanese star Vodka, and American 2011 Broodmare of the Year Oatsee, according to The Daily Telegraph.Frankel is adjusting to a life that includes long walks of up to seven miles each day instead of gallops and a lower protein diet to support his retirement.“The horses will undoubtedly communicate and the other stallions will have told him ‘it isn’t a bad life mate,'” said Grimthorpe.
      As champion Frankel transitions from international turf star to in-demand sire, Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Prince Khalid Abdullah reports that the racing sensation is booked full for the next three years. Frankel is expected to breed 135 mares from February 14 to July 14, including 35 of Abdullah’s own mares. The remaining 100 international visitors will include 2011 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream, Japanese star Vodka, and American 2011 Broodmare of the Year Oatsee, according to The Daily Telegraph.

      Frankel is adjusting to a life that includes long walks of up to seven miles each day instead of gallops and a lower protein diet to support his retirement.

      “The horses will undoubtedly communicate and the other stallions will have told him ‘it isn’t a bad life mate,'” said Grimthorpe.

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    Was everything okay with BabyZ’s feet – they were looking at something like something was wrong in one of the videos

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      Dear Cheryl,

      12 Z feet are doing great, he has the best farrier’s in all of KY.
      Just have to make sure they are trimmed properly so they watch
      him walk and file off the parts of his hooves they need so they are
      even and he has a normal gait.
      Commonly horses that are “barefoot” get cracks and nicks in their
      hooves. He gets his hooves trimmed every 6 weeks.

      ‘

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Lord, when You created the universe You
    blessed us with all living creatures. We especially
    thank You for giving us our animal friends and athletes,
    who are our friends and who bring so much joy in life.
    Their presence very often helps us get through trying
    times. Kindly bless our animals and athletes. May they
    continue to give us joy.

    May we realize that as our animals trust us to take care of them,
    so we should trust You to take care of us, and in taking care
    of them we share in Your love for all living creatures. Enlighten
    our minds to preserve all endangered species so that we may
    continue to appreciate all of Your creations.

    Amen

    HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY !!!

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    dear pati so very sad to hear about bing saw his pic on their facebook such a lovely horse tessa wanted company over the rainbow bridge and she has no better friend with her now my deepest sympathy to you and all at sherr hugs sheena

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      Dear Janet:

      Couldn’t access the photo of Rev. You are so right; like a box of chocolates………Hugs, JB

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        Think you have to be logged onto facebook at time.
        I was able to see it I until I am on.
        He is something at 2 weeks old.

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    Verrazano – The No. 1 Kentucky Derby contender
    The Miami Herald > Sports > Horse Racing Posted on Monday, 02.04.13
    By Sports Network
    Stakes winners usually get more publicity than allowance and maiden winners, and that was certainly the case over the weekend with the stellar victories by Flashback and Revolutionary.
    However, the No. 1 star was not the Robert B. Lewis champion (Flashback) nor the Withers hero (Revolutionary). It was a non-winners of one allowance winner by the name of Verrazano.
    Trained by Todd Pletcher, Verrazano destroyed a field of five at Gulfstream Park this past Saturday winning by 16 1/4 lengths while running the mile in exactly 1:34 4/5.
    The 1-5 favorite sat second for the first half-mile, just as he did when he broke his maiden on New Year’s Day. The January foal then flew past the early pacesetter and quickly opened a 6 1/2-length lead with only a furlong remaining. He almost tripled that lead in the final eighth of a mile while under a hand ride from jockey John Velazquez.
    Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/04/3216536/verrazano-the-no-1-kentucky-derby.html#storylink=cpy

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    The Miami Herald > Sports > Horse Racing Posted on Monday, 02.04.13
    FIRST FUTURE WAGER
    Don’t forget, the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool will be held on Feb. 8-10. There will be 23 single entrants and the rest of the horses will be lumped in the field.
    I fully expect the first 10 of my Dirty Dozen to be single entrants. Other probables include Oxbow, Falling Sky, Bern Identity, Frac Daddy, Delhomme, Dewey Square, Den’s Legacy, Vyjack, Power Broker, Dynamic Sky, He’s Had Enough, Will Take Charge and Mylute.
    As of early February, the only horses I think who have a realistic chance to win the Kentucky Derby are Verrazano, Normandy Invasion, Flashback, Violence, Itsmyluckyday and Overanalyze. When betting the first Future Wager make sure the odds of your key selections are higher than what they might be on Derby Day. Otherwise, hold onto your money until later in the spring.
    THE JEFF FRANK “DIRTY DOZEN”
    1) Verrazano – Moves right to the top after devastating win
    2) Normandy Invasion – Will have two starts before Derby
    3) Flashback – Easy win versus little in Robert B. Lewis
    4) Violence – Lost in the shuffle after Verrazano’s victory
    5) Itsmyluckyday – Florida Derby next for Holy Bull winner
    6) Overanalyze – Continues to prep for the Gotham Stakes
    7) Shanghai Bobby – Questionable at Derby distance
    8) Goldencents – San Felipe at Santa Anita is next
    9) Revolutionary – Solid win in Withers despite low Beyer
    10) Uncaptured – Still a month away from first 2013 start
    11) Palace Malice – Has license to improve
    12) Orb – A stakes appearance is on the horizon
    Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/04/3216536_p2/verrazano-the-no-1-kentucky-derby.html#storylink=cpy

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    Next stop Big ‘Cap for Game On Dude
    The Miami Herald > Sports > Horse Racing Posted on Monday, 02.04.13
    By Sports Network
    Sunday’s dominating victory by Game On Dude in the San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita reestablished the gelding as the leading handicap horse on the West Coast. The 6-year-old’s 6 1/2-length win places him squarely as the favorite for the Santa Anita Handicap (Big ‘Cap) on March 2.
    “This is an extremely talented horse, he might even be better this year. I’ve never ridden him last year but I ran against him a few times. The feeling he gave me today was even more so than when I first rode him,” said Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith after the San Antonio.
    Trained by Bob Baffert, Game On Dude will be returning to the Big ‘Cap after a year’s absence. He won the race in 2011, but last year was sent to the Dubai World Cup where he finished a disappointing 12th. The gelding won last year’s San Antonio prior to Dubai.
    Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/04/3216493/next-stop-big-cap-for-game-on.html#storylink=cpy

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    Racing Post Q & A with Dan Skelton, Assistant Trainer to Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls Monday Feb. 4 2013 via Twitter
    Q Will any of Paul’s horses be going with you when you start training from your own yard?
    A No, will be doing my job until May then will look for my own owners. I’m confident I can hopefully attract a few
    Q How did you first get into horse racing?
    A Obviously my father had racehorses with David Nicholson which inspired a lot of interest. Then landed dream job at Paul’s & grew from there.

    Q Any horses you feel will be better suited by Aintree than Cheltenham?
    A We have fancied JOIN TOGETHER at the Festival the last twice but he showed a preference for the fences at Aintree in the Becher
    Q whats your banker of the festival apart from SPRINTER SACRE?
    A FLEMENSTAR in the Ryanair if he runs in that. If not then will have to be QUEVEGA in the Mares’ Hurdle

    Q DENMAN and KAUTO STAR the Best Horses you have worked with?
    A Both unique but impossible to split in head and heart. Personality-wise DENMAN was a grumpy beast whilst KAUTO STAR loved the camera

    Q u got an idea who might be your stable jockey or someone who you would want? Even if aren’t available! And why?
    A My brother Harry will be integral to the team and he is the obvious starting point

    Q dan do u think WONDERFUL CHARM can step up to the plate and challenge for the world hurdle?
    A Possibly yes but we would need to get a run into him
    Q in your opinion who is the best novice hurdler in the yard?
    A On ratings it has to be DODGING BULLETS and hard to argue otherwise when you look at his form
    Q ZARKANDER was staying on very well last year hopefully he can get closer this year. Has he improved?
    A He is in a much better place both physically and health-wise. He’s got to have a great chance in the CH but it’s a really strong race
    Q chances of LAC FONTANA winning the triumph hurdle?
    A There’s always a chance. His jumping is very good now and we’re looking forward to running him at the Festival

    Q How is MASTER MINDED getting on?
    A He is in full retirement and is happy as Larry. Tessa Woodhouse is taking great care of him and he is as big as a bull!

    Q Will you consider training any flat horses in the future or just concentrate soley on NH horses?
    A I will have a dual licence as the opportunities to run on the flat could arise. My brother has worked for Richard Hannon & would be an asset

    Q Given today’s sad events, how does a yard cope with the loss of a horse? Presumably it never gets any easier. (Keta Note: See story on Darlan below)
    A It doesn’t get any easier and never will. It’s a massive upset to everyone as we all care so much and it’s a time to stick together

    Q If you cud train any horse in the world, who would it be and why?
    A BLACK CAVIAR because she never loses

    Q hi there where are we likely to see JUST A PAR next? Nice recruit to the yard
    A Entered this Sunday at Exeter in a novice hurdle
    Q if you could think or dream stable for your 1st season who would be in it?
    A Can I answer that after the Festival!?

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      One more Q & A with Dan Skelton
      Q How is BIG BUCKS rehabilitation from injury?. Such a legend over hurdles
      A He’s on the horse walker now and will continue on that until he gets turned out in summer and then should resume training after that

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      Q DENMAN and KAUTO STAR the Best Horses you have worked with?
      A Both unique but impossible to split in head and heart. Personality-wise DENMAN was a grumpy beast whilst KAUTO STAR loved the camera………..

      That’s great!
      Thanks,Keta

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    Racing Post‏ tweets DARLAN HAS FATAL FALL
    ROCK ON RUBY takes the Listed 32Red Hurdle at Doncaster but DARLAN took a crashing fall at the last – more to follow
    It has been confirmed DARLAN took a fatal fall at the last flight at Doncaster in the 32Red Hurdle.
    Nicky Henderson was in tears after Darlan’s fatal fall and said: “It’s some game, isn’t it? Why is it always the good ones.”

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    Darlan death overshadows Rock On Ruby victory as Tony McCoy-ridden horse suffers fatal Doncaster fall
    By Marcus Armytage The Telegraph 4:14PM GMT 04 Feb 2013
    Rock On Ruby will defend his Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham on March12 full of confidence after winning the 32Red Hurdle at Doncaster yesterday but, as victories go, it was a hollow one following the fatal last-flight fall of Darlan.
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/9848002/Darlan-death-overshadows-Rock-On-Ruby-victory-as-Tony-McCoy-ridden-horse-suffers-fatal-Doncaster-fall.html

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    Z-friends,
    Is anyone familiar with Jane Dempsey’s Kentucky Derby Tours? My dad is turning 80 this year and he wants to go to the Kentucky Derby, but wants it all planned by a specialist. Just wondering if anyone has gone to the Derby via a Jane Dempsey tour and if so what they thought.

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    12Z has gotten HUGE! What a good boy he was while his feet were being trimmed.

    His tail is starting to grow out nicely

    Zenyatta is really starting so “show” with Tapit’s foal. When is her due date?

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    dear keta so sad to hear about darlan a very impressive horse no wonder nicky was so upset it’s a hard game was good to hear bucks is improving he is much missed this season and glad that master minded is so well hugs sheena

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      Sheena
      Thought you’d like to read. So much good info.
      It will be interesting to see how Dan does on his own.
      He has great background & experience
      Hugs, Keta

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