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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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    Good morning all. I have a question and apologize for asking if it has already been addressed. If it was, I just didn’t see it. I heard that the horse who got loose on the street in MD was racing. I meant to put him in my virtual stable, but got distracted and didn’t make it. His name is Bullet Chaser or something like that.

    @Sandy in NE Ohio–I did manage to add Dullahan.

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      hi Barbara…his name is Bullet Catcher….he is due to race soon…Keta posted video of his run on the forum side under the thread “weekly racing news/discussions/videos”…he was clocked at 30-35 mph on his “run” for freedom…
      …..
      is everyone trying the “name” the baby Clydesdale contest…Bud is sponsoring it…its the baby in the new superbowl commercial…love those babies
      …..
      PUJ and PUT….and power up everyone….
      …..
      now our beautiful Zenny….rest eat exercise sleep….spa appts with mud baths…remember how much they helped last year…we will begin the pacing soon…
      ….
      however….PACE PACE PACE…for RA…about 2 weeks to go now…if I remember right she was a little early last year…but I could be wrong….
      ….
      tried to get the foaling cam….took forever to get my info in and then was told they had to “moderate” all requests….never heard back from them…must think I am a terrorist or something…oh well
      …..
      IAMABIGMANZ…..keep up the good work…you handsome devil…love you too
      …..
      going to be an interesting weekend…lots of friends running ….
      kisses for all soft noses

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        Dear Carol,

        Love your anachronym for dear 12 Z, maybe a good racing name??
        You are correct RA foaled January 22 and was a week or two early.
        Sorry to hear about your foal cam experience, maybe a lot of people
        are joining. Remember it is not about you, it is about their process.
        It is definatly worth the wait and gets us ready for Zenny’s
        foaling. Great races at Oaklawn this weekend, have fun. Did you
        ever get those cornbeef sandwhiches.

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        Personally,
        I think credit should be given to the “powers that be”, who watched over this horse,protected him and did not let this scary event lead to disaster.
        I have had a deer come thru my windshield,the thought of a horse would really be tragic.
        I think we should be counting the blessings that took place that frightful day.

        So ,yes, thank you,Sign for the ORIGINAL post. Take the time to read Keta’s post,you will see, Bullet Catcher defied death twice. He got stranded in the snow and had to be rescued. Bullet Catcher’s life is an incredible story and I am sure there will be more stories about him.

        Golly,if I am to give credit to those for first posting a story and be able to go back even a week,I better jump on the Procevera train. Choo Choo,here I come!

        • Ann C. Well said. Bullet Catcher is one truly amazing horse. I agree that there is likely to be more news to come about him. Hoping that it is all good.

          Keta. Thanks for your post with that background information on Bullet Catcher.

        • Ann–I added him to my virtual stable. In doing so, I saw that he is the son of Strong Hop, whom we “met” a few years ago at Claiborne. We were told that SH always bit his mares when mating. Guess BC marches to the beat of a different drummer too–lol!

        • Dear Ann:

          So true. He is a very blessed horse. I didn’t know about the snow stranding.

          I’m with you on remembering who posted what. That’s why I’ve duplicated already posted links on more than one occasion. Choo choo!Hugs, J B

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      Dear Barbara,

      Here is the orginal post from January 12, an exciting video and definatley
      a great addition to your virtual stable, enjoy.

      signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopherPermalink | Reply
      January 12, 2013 at 8:01 am
      DAILY RACING FORUM: TB BOLTS FROM LAUREL PARK AND RUNS 30 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY
      (Oh My Gosh, This horse was lucky)

      http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/video-horse-bolts-laurel-park-hits-the-highway/

      MaxPermalink | Reply
      January 12, 2013 at 8:18 am
      This is pretty amazing. The trip was actually only 1.6 miles in length. His speed was estimated at 30 miles per hour. Bullet Catcher, you are famous!

      Ann NCPermalink | Reply
      January 12, 2013 at 8:47 am
      Note the Whiskey Bottom Road!
      Glad he is OK. Certainly had a few angels w/ him!

      judy berube from Rhode IslandPermalink
      January 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm
      Dear Ann, Max, Sign and Z Fans:

      So right Ann. Thank goodness. Hugs, JB

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    Stonestreet posted a picture of Rachel after her mud bath. She looked much like our Zenny in some of her photos-face and mane covered in mud. These 2 track tigers have turned into sweet lambs in motherhood.

    Stonestreet said Rachel was getting her mane “pulled.” Anyone know what that means. I thought just brushing and combing and getting the mud out in prep for the coming baby?

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      Shirlee,

      ‘Pulling’ a mane shortens it up and also will thin it out so it is more manageable and easier to keep clean. Manes do very strange things if you try to cut them with scissors so most people ‘pull’ the mane.

      Basically it is what it says. You comb through the mane, take a small thatch of hairs (usually no more than 10 at a time) then brush the rest back up towards the neck and ‘pull’ out the small thatch. You do this, bit by bit until you get the mane up to the length and thickness desired.

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        Dear Shirleeindy.

        It also places the hair in the direction that you are pulling as Zenyen said
        so they are organized.

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        Zen, thanks for the information. No wonder they said she didn’t like it much. Don’t think I would like it either.

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    Sorry, but I forgot to ask in the above. How is Brown Almighty doing? Haven’t seen or heard anything regarding his illness.

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      No word since they said he was being put on a course of antibiotics …at least I could not find anything….anyone else?

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      Brown Almighty (3-Year-Old Colt) ♥
      Date: February 1, 2013
      Track: OAKLAWN PARK
      Distance: Seven Furlongs
      Time: 1.27:20 Breezing
      Track Condition: Fast
      Surface: Dirt
      Rank: 1/1

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    dear mike thinking a lot of us would love to have a name for 12z but our frankel was’nt named until he was nearly 2 years old they knew at juddmonte that they had a special colt when bobby frankel passed away in nov 2009 prince khalid abdulla wanted to name one of his horses in his memory and so they chose ” THE GREAT ONE” as i tend to call him so maybe we’ll all have to wait a little longer!!! hugs sheena

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    @Shirlee in Indy – What part of central Kentucky are you from? Indy’s not that far from here, but I know it’s just not the same.
    @Ann in NC – Go Cats! Are you a UK fan? I figured living in NC you’d be a Duke or UNC fan. I love my Cats!
    @Laura J – I love what you said about duct tape and WD-40! I make sure I always have plenty of both in my garage.

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      Debby,
      You folks in,KY treated my boy, John Wall with tender loving care and we folks in NC will always respect for that. My baby girl was to start school there but we had a change. Maybe down the road.
      I am NC STATE! awhooooo

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      Danville is home town. Went to school at Midway back in the day when it was a high school and junior college. Was at Midway for 6 years and really got into the horses there. Most of the horse power my Indy friends know about it is the kind that comes with gasoline engines. Of course, they got a big laugh out of me when I went to the 500 and asked where were the betting windows.

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    I have been off this site for several months due to drastic life changing events First of all, in late August or early Sept. 2012, my five-year-old Cavalier Spaniel, Reba, after a routine blood test prior to teeth cleaning, indicated she had cancer. Several subsequent blood tests and ultrasounds confirmed the fact and on she lost her battle with the disease on October 19, 2012. She was a beautiful, perfect little soul and she was only five years old.

    My mother’s health hasn’t been deteriorating over the past two years and on January 1, 2013, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a wonderful person, mother and friend. We are all still devastated by her death.

    I would like to thank Trina for her inspirational words during these times. To those who very thoughtfully sent me cards by mail and email cards, I cannot express how touched I am. I haven’t mentioned you by name because I don’t want to leave anyone out, but I intend to put all the cards in my mother’s In Memory Book. I will then be in a better position to thank you individually.

    I chose today to post because today is the beginning of a new month and hopefully on to a happy new year.

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      Rosemary McCauley-Pres./AZ/New Mexico RNC
      Rosemary
      Two significant losses in such a short time is almost impossible to bear!
      I am so sorry–sending loving thoughts & prayers.
      Hugs, Keta

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      Rosemary,
      It’s nice to hear from you again, and thank you for giving those of us who can’t seem to get organized another chance to send our condolences for both your precious dog Reba and your mother. Both are terribly difficult losses, and please know that you were being thought of more than you would have known at the time. Welcome back, and best wishes to you for a happier year.
      Sandy

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      Rosemary. I am very sorry to learn of your loss. It is very hard to lose a mother. It is also hard to lose a best friend like your Reba. May you find some comfort to bear this pain. I am glad that Trina has given you some inspiration. Trina is a kind and thoughtful person who tries to make people feel better. I only wish that we had more people like Trina in our own times of need.

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      Dear Rosemary,
      I am sorry for your loss of your mother and your, Reba.
      I hope your year will be better and you will have some heart healing moments. Coming to visit Zenny is a good place to start! I have missed you. Don’t be a stranger.
      Hugs…

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      Rosemary. Sorry for your losses. That’s a lot to take in when they are so close together. I have a cute story about Reba McEntire (I’m assuming that’s who you named your dog after).
      Nov 1, 1991, I went to her concert in Oakland and had backstage passes. During that time, we had a Furniture Polish company and my Dad gave me a bottle with a card on it to give to her. Everyone else gave her flowers and candy. I gave her a bottle of furniture polish. LOL… She gave me a huge hug and said: “Never, has anyone given me something like this!” One of her bouncer’s made a joke of it. Since, I was so star struck with Reba, I was also embarrassed. She is just a lil thing too. Nov 9th, 1991 my dad passed away. I went to another concert in Sacramento a few years later and had back stage passes and Reba remembered me for the furniture polish and I told her that it meant a great deal to me that she remembered. However, after dad passed, I wrote her a letter and low and behold, a few weeks later, I had a big package from Reba. I was like: I didn’t order anything. Inside was an autographed photo that said: “To Heidi, Walk On!” And a lovely letter. How special is that? Reba is such a loving and gracious lady. Just thought this story might lift you up a lil bit. Perhaps, listen to the song “Walk on?” I know it brought some comfort to me during those difficult times.

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        Heid: My reba was ondeed namd after Reba McEntire. She was a ruby Cavalier – all beautiful red with no white. Thank you for sharing your story. Lucky you to have met her.

        • Rosemary. Reba was and still is my Idol. Ironically, I used to ride a filly by the name of Royal Reba. She was named after Reba too. She was just a lil chestnut afraid of everything. I took extra care with Reba. Spent many hours just sitting in her stall talking to her or running my hands on her. After weeks, I gained her trust and she would be an angel on the track. One day, while going back to the barn, I untied my reigns and let them just dangle. We were getting close to the bridge and a peacock jumped out and she took off leaving me in the dust. She ran straight to her stall! LOL
          Anything that has the name Reba is and will be a spitfire if you ask me!!!

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        Dear Heidi,
        Great story, Heidi! So very touching. Always thought that Reba was someone I’d like to know.
        All the best to you and your sister, Joy.

        • Thank you Marshall. Joy is looking and feeling better. I have a site for her on the forum side: Power Up Joy. It’s easier to keep that info there instead of scrolling etc… Check it out. There’s also a candle site that our dear, Trina created for her. Love in Dumplinghood!

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      Rosemary, I am so sorry you have gotten hit twice with losses like that. It’s awful, and harder to recover from, when it feels like it’s just “too much”. You have to take care, not to be overwhelmed all the time. I wish you the best.

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      Dear Rosemary,
      So sorry about your mother and your beloved Reba. You have had a rough few months, but I do sincerely hope that the new year will be kind to you.
      Please take care, know that we are here, and that we care!
      Hugs and Best Wishes!

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      Dear Rosemary:

      So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mom and Reba. Will keep you in my prayers. Hugs, JB

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    Santa Anita: Smith confident Fed Biz can handle Strub’s longer distance
    By Steve Andersen Daily Racing Form 01/31/2013 3:59PM
    ARCADIA, Calif. – Fed Biz has made quite an impression on Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith since Christmas.
    On Dec. 26, Fed Biz threw a tantrum in the starting gate before the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes and finished sixth. He left Smith with a sizeable bruise on his calf.
    Things went more smoothly in the Grade 2 San Fernando Stakes on Jan. 12, a race Fed Biz won by a head over Tritap. The win has left Fed Biz as the favorite for the $200,000 Strub Stakes for 4-year-olds at Santa Anita on Saturday, and Smith confident that the colt can win the third stakes of his career.
    “He’s a fighter,” Smith said.
    Owned by Kaleem Shah and trained by Bob Baffert, Fed Biz is the likely pacesetter in the 1 1/8-mile Strub. The race is a key prep for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap for older horses on March 2.
    http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-smith-confident-fed-biz-can-handle-strubs-longer-distance

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    Dear Alys and Lanes End,

    Love the photo above of Zenny, her dapples are gorgeous, from the KY sun,
    strong in the winter. She looks so happy and relazed and soon to have
    her second wonderful “foal”. Can hardly wait.

    Love the farrier/12 Z videos. Have had this experience with adult horses only.
    New equipment and focus on development of the feet and hooves. Barefoot
    unil training? – cracked hooves common when barefoot. Think you said that
    they are trimmed every 6 week. What a huge amount of knowledge goes into
    breeding and raising foals. So very wondeful to be a part of 12 Z’s lessons
    and “MA MA” Z’s broodmare quest for BROODMARE OF THE YEAR AND HALL
    OF FAME.

    GO ZENNY, YOU CAN DO IT !!!!

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    Dear Rosemary McCauley,

    So glad to hear from you and sorry to hear about your losses, two very
    great ones. So glad that you are back and have had great support these
    past few months. Have missed you and look forward to a great February.

    XXXXOOOO

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    @AnnNC and carolinarkansas–thanks. I will put him in my virtual stable.

    @Rosemary –I am just shocked about your dreadful losses in the past year. I have experienced both too, and they are truly heart-rending. It was our family horse who pulled me out of depair after the loss of my mom.
    And why are all the dogs getting cancer? It used to be unheard of. I am so sorry for that loss, which cuts as deeply as that of a human family member.

    @carolinarkansas–hope you can make it to the track.. There’s a great story brewing.
    http://www.paulickreport.com/features/three-chimneys-presents-good-news-friday/three-chimneys-presents-good-news-friday-she-s-always-with-me/

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    Bill McCarrick‏@downthestretchs tweet
    Game On Dude starts 2013 with GII San Antonio Stakes run this Sunday
    http://downthestretchs.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/game-on-dude-starts-2013-with-gii-san-antonio-stakes-run-this-sunday/
    $200,000, San Antonio Stakes (GII, Race #7, 2 p.m. PST), 4 & Up, 1 1/8 Miles
    PP. Horse, Jockey, Weight, Trainer, M/L Odds
    1. Clubhouse Ride , A T Gryder, 118, C A Lewis –
    2. Game On Dude M E Smith, 123, B Baffert –
    3. Make Music for Me M Garcia, 118, A Barba –
    4. Chosen Miracle , J Talamo, 118, J Hollendorfer –
    5. Basmati , M Gutierrez, 118, D F O’Neill –

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    Dear Sunny B,

    So very greatful for your comment yesterday regarding the date.
    Had my paperwork for work all day dated 2/1/2013 and luckily your reminder
    allowed me to change to the correct date, which is crucial in my business.

    Thanks again, their is a natural product called Procevera AVH, to
    improve brain issues. Guess I better get some, HA HA HA !!!

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    New year, new dose of cute. Welcome to Animal Planet’s PUPPY CAM!
    First it was our wildly popular Kitten Cam. Now it’s puppies. And just in time for the biggest game of the year: Puppy Bowl, which kicks off Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 PM ET! Get ready for the big game by watching hours and hours of tape, analyzing these puppies’ best plays and oohing and ahhing to your heart’s content. Go on. We dare you.
    http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/puppy-bowl/games-and-more/puppy-cam.htm

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      Keta, Love the Puppy Bowl. Always watch it during the big game. Those puppies are so darn cute that at times I wish I could adopt one but don’t think Mitzi cat and Pretty Boy tomcat would appreciate that. They both are spoiled rotten. I have a new chair and neither of them will let me sit in it. No one unseats the king and queen.

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    BLACK CAVIAR & CAULFIELD UPDATE Andrew Bensley‏ tweet
    Caulfield track is a Good with penetrometer 5.20. 21 degree top.
    Black Caviar will have exhibition gallop between races 3 and 4
    .
    ROSEHILL UPDATE Andrew Bensley‏ tweet
    Rosehill has a penetrometer of 6.29 and the rail is in the true position for the first time since Boxing Day. Rain is tipped to ease.

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    Irishracing.com Team‏ tweet
    TYPHOON LILY shed her maiden tag @DundalkStadium for Michael O’Callaghan:
    “She has plenty of ability. Fergal said she had plenty in tank.”
    Michael O’Callaghan on Typhoon Lily: “That’s her minimum trip.
    She is bred for a mile and a quarter. She probably be better in better race.”

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    Fun Horse Names!
    David Grening‏ tweet
    RUN A DUBB DUBB clears field from outside post under Keibar Coa, goes to rail,
    opens up and hangs on over 3-2 fave Chloe Bear

    Irishracing.com Team‏ tweet
    COOKIE CRUMBLES (9/1) wins @DundalkStadium for Ado McGuinness:
    “At long last! She’s had problems but works with 80-rated horses at home.”

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      Dear Keta:

      Keibar is the son of my favorite jockey, Eibar Coa. Glad to see him doing well. Hugs, JB

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    The Mosses’ 4yo filly BELONGING got up for third in race 5 MSW at SA. John Sadler trained, Garrett Gomez up.

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      Dear Trina:

      Thanks for this info. Love her name. M & M Moss always come up with lovely names. Hugs, JB

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    @Rosemary McCauley – It’s good to have you back on the blog. I know how difficult it is to lose both a beloved pet and a parent. I hope the love and kindness here on the blog will bring you some comfort. Hugs, Debbie

    @Ann in NC – We loved having John Wall here in Lexington. I still keep up with his career. He’s such a dynamic player. Your Wolfpack are having a great year! I’ve liked NC State ever since 1983 when they won the national championship with Jim Valvano. I loved that man and was heartbroken when he passed away. Best of luck to you the rest of the season!

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    What wonderful pics of Zenny and 12Z! And the videos of 12Z’s feet being groomed
    are awesome! Thanks much to Alys and Lane’s End. :)

    Rosemary,
    Sending healing thoughts and peace your way. :)
    Earth has now sorrow that heaven cannot heal. — Thomas Moore

    Blessings to all in the Zenyatta Nation,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxo

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    Sad News from Old Friends! Steve Haskin‏ tweet
    Marquetry, one of the favorites at Old Friends, has been euthanized at age 26.
    Sad loss for Michael Blowen
    RIP

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      Never heard of him before and he was cross registered. I didn’t even know that until I saw the video. I thought, hmm, those white markings would be that of a paint or pinto. I had a double registered Pinto (other breeds than a cross with a Quarter Horse Paints), My father bought her and her name was “Painted Heart.” Perfect name because, she had an upside down heart on her left shoulder. Even a tattoo that’s how we knew she was a TB. He got her and another QH mare at the same time to start a broodmare band for the QH Stallions we had.

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    Z12 looks like a gentleman for his farrier, mommy was a good teacher! Queen Z
    looks great as usual definitely showing her new foal!
    Thanks for all thhe great pictures we enjoy seeing everyone.

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    BULLET CATCHER RACE REPLAY = LAUREL PARK. HE WAS SECOND
    8th race – Laurel Park – Thursday, January 31, 2013 Off at: 3:58 Race Type: Allowance
    Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
    Purse: $40,000
    Distance: Five And One Half Furlongs On The Dirt Winning Time: 1:05.33
    1 Disco Elvis paid $49
    2 Bullet Catcher & Pass You Bye Bye in Deadheat
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0uMekve8lk

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    Former President Bush and the First Lady Laura Bush lost their dog Barney to lymphatic cancer today. My condolences to the Bushes.

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      Sunny,
      Thanks for this update. I heard it on the evening news and was saddened. I always looked forward to the Barneycam at Christmas. No matter how you felt about politics, Barney was “ecumenical”. A lovely Scottish terrier and a true personality. I have always been partial to Scotties.
      Condolences to the Bushes. RIP Barney

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      Dear Sunny B

      Barney was a very special dog.
      Really loved to see his White House photos.

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