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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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  2. / Reply

    @ Laura J ( Cincinnati OH)

    I have a grade 3 membership. Since you are
    closer to KY, you may want to move up to grade 2
    and take advantage of some of their special perks so to speak.
    Since I live as far away as I do, I’ll be lucky to get back
    for a tour one day. I really want to visit Lane’s End and have
    a chance to see my fella A. P. Indy.
    But day to day anything can happen to change plans.
    I would have loved to had the opportunity to see Marquetry at Old Friends.
    Now he is no longer with us.
    No gotta see if any foals want to be born.

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    It’s me again. Just going back to catch up and saw another of my horrendous typos. it wouldn’t make a difference unless someone were looking up the bloodline, but Bullet Catcher’s sire is Strong Hope, not Strong Hop!

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    Hello Everyone!
    I am not on Facebook nor do I do Twitter, but if anyone is interested in the naming of the little Clydesdale foal in the AnheuserBusch ad (who happens to be a filly), I would like to nominate the name “RoseBud”. This may not be original, but it seems to fit.
    She sure is a beauty — gotta love those wonderful gentle giants!

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      Dear Sheena,
      Thanks for your post — I love that the Queen called her sister Rosebud when they were little princesses. That is sweet.
      Reilly seems to be doing very well (knock on wood!). I hope this has stabilized the condition. He gets a fish oil soft gel each day, also. Omega 3 should be good for him.
      Both he and Huey are feeling pretty good, I think. Thanks for the concern.
      Love and Woofs back to you, too!

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    My funny for the day. I hope my friends here get it. :)
    I am not sure I have this link thing down if it doesn’t work sorry. It shows a map of my home state too cute!
    I can say I relate to #3,5,8,9,11,12,13,16,17,18,20,22,24,25
    This is just some humor no harm intended.
    Please forgive me for use this much space too.

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151666618407786&set=a.78420622785.103380.608007785&type=1&theater

    25 Ways to know if you are a TRUE Floridian…

    1. Socks are only for bowling.
    2. You never use an umbrella because the rain will be over in five minutes.
    3. A good parking place has nothing to do with distance from the store, but everything to do with shade.
    4. Your winter coat is made of denim.
    5. You can tell the difference between fire ant bites and mosquito bites.
    6. You’re younger than thirty but some of your friends are over 65.
    7. Anything under 70 degrees is chilly.
    8. You’ve driven through Yeehaw Junction.
    9. You know that no other grocery store can compare to Publix.
    10. You know that anything under a Category 3 just isn’t worth waking up for.
    11. You dread love bug season.
    12. You are on a first name basis with the hurricane list. They aren’t Hurricane Charley or Hurricane Frances. You know them as Andrew, Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Wilma, Irene, Cheryl, Rita, Mary, Alison
    13. You know what a snowbird is and when they’ll leave.
    14. You think a six-foot alligator is actually pretty average.
    15. ‘Down South’ means Key West.
    16. Flip-flops are everyday wear. Shoes are for business meetings and church, but you HAVE worn flip flops to church before.
    17. You have a drawer full of bathing suits, and one sweatshirt.
    18. You get annoyed at the tourists who feed seagulls.
    19. A mountain is any hill 100 feet above sea level.
    20. You know the four seasons really are: hurricane season, love bug season, tourist season and summer.
    21. You’ve hosted a hurricane party.
    22. You can pronounce Okeechobee, Kissimmee , Withlacoochee , Thonotosassa and Micanopy.
    23. You understand why it’s better to have a friend with a boat, than have a boat yourself.
    24. You’ve worn shorts and used the A/C on Christmas and New Years.
    25. You recognize Miami-Dade as ‘Northern Cuba.’

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      Dear Sue,

      This is hilarious, have a friend in Florida that I am going to send it to.
      Don’t worry about space so many repeat articles and other taking
      huge amounts of space – remember links? This is so worth the space and
      so fun.

      Thanks for posting

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        Hey Barbara,
        actually they’re looking for about 2000 goldies to partake in a cancer medical study to further canine cancer research. I believe the study is not such in a lab, but the dogs remain in their homes, but are to undergo certain tests from time to time, the study is to last 10 yrs. I believe your vet should know about the study, and who knows it may cut some of the vet bill for involvement in the study. I think it’s the goldies because they’re rather cancer prone, why, I have no idea. I have not lost a dog to cancer but a cat, lymphomatic cancer. Very sad. My Annie Hope, she was a rescue from a shelter, when it was my shift, ia found her on top of her dead littermates, she was so weak she couldn’t suckle on her own, so I force fed her for two weeks, every 2 hrs, took her to work with me, she came around, lived to be either 10 or 12 yrs old, she did a rather early exit.

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      Really cute, Sue! As a So Cal resident, I relate closely to #3 and to the first half of #24. Thanks for sharing.

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    Hi all,
    Many sad moments on the blog!!
    Sending virtual hugs to Rosemary on the loss of her mom and beloved pet. I lost my mom when I was 19 and have always felt cheated by the void she left. I have lost many beloved dogs too and they also leave a hole in your heart.

    Hugs to the Bushes on the loss of their dear Barney, we had a beloved Scottie named “Tammy” and I know the strong personalties they can have.

    Hugs to dear Michael Blowen on the loss of his Marquetry whom I met twice when I visited OLD FRIENDS. He was a real beauty and Michael used to play chase with him in his paddock. RIP beautiful boy.

    On a brighter note Stephanoatsee ( A P INDY x Oatsee) Shacks 1/2 Bro is running today at Santa Anita race 8. Go baby go!!

    Hugs and nuzzles to Big Mama and EARnie and safe trips to all horses and jockeys running.

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        Trina,
        Thanks for asking about Cisco, such a good memory you have. Unfortunately, his eyesight is really going fast. He seems to see a little during the day, but at night it is really hard for him. I asked my vet about giving him Lutein, which is an eye vitamin for people, she looked it up in her vet books and said “go ahead it certainly won’t hurt him”. So I do give him one every day in hopes it will help him keep what little vision he has for as long as possible. I miss his spunky, playful nature as he seems to spend most of his time sleeping now. I will live with it, though, as he gives me so much joy as my best buddy. hugs

        • Dear Sue Frederick:

          My Russ took Lutein for years. He had macular degeneration of the Retina and eventually lost his sight. I think the vitamin helped slow down the process.

          Sorry you and little Cisco are having this problem with his sight; but with you to love and care for him, you’ll help each other through. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sue,
    So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom at such a young age.
    Can hardly wait for Stephanoatsee’s race today. Commentators are talking
    lots of goodthings about him and Motion would not be shipping if he was not going to be a good contender.

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    DAILY RACING FORM – COMMENT BY BRAD FREE

    ◗ The NTRA Moment of the Year was . . . a horse that got sick, then got better? Good for Paynter. But to honor his recovery as 2012 Moment of the Year was Internet fantasy. Do people have nothing better to do than react to Twitter? #getalife

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        I’m with you, Max. Power Up Paynter, and his owner who stood by him and got him the best of care. Power Up Zayat. Power Up New Bolton Clinic.

        • Well, pooh on him,HA!
          PUP!
          Rock on New Bolton..working to make life better for all those great equines and all animals!
          Power Up Twitter!
          Poor Mr. Brad Free…..

        • Max,
          And, that includes Brad Free

          Brad Free‏ Daily Recing Form tweet Sat. Feb. 1 2013
          Game on Dude will have 3 foes Sunday SA: Clubhouse Ride,
          Make Music for Me, Basmati. Chosen Miracle expected to run Sat, per Hollendorfer.

          Here is the full article blog
          Brad Free: Robert Lewis comes up short in entrants, long in story lines
          By Brad Free Daily Racing Form 01/31/2013 4:13PM
          ARCADIA, Calif. – The sun came out and the handicapping notebook filled up fast, with stuff like this . . .
          ◗ Average field size this winter at Santa Anita is a healthy 8.35 per race. Nice job by the racing office. In graded stakes, average field size is 6.80 and dropping – only four entered the Grade 2 Robert B. Lewis on Saturday; just five in the Grade 2 San Antonio on Sunday.
          http://www.drf.com/news/brad-free-robert-lewis-comes-short-entrants-long-story-lines
          Hugs, Keta

        • Keta. Sorry to keep asking, but what’s twitter saying about Paynter? Looking forward to more tweets with photos of the people’s miracle horse. PUP!

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      Dear Brad Free – Daily Racing Form and Zenny fans,

      Really love your ability to look at all sides of every issue,
      speak your mind with out reproach, take a stand on many although
      not all agree, and speak/say in many ways about
      all sides of the issue. You are never show partiality
      always a great analysis of all of your opinions, which
      are very well researched and analyzed. The mark of a great
      commentator.

      Thanks so much for being such a great commentator on HRTV and
      a superb handicapper.

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        DAILY RACING FORM – COMMENT BY BRAD FREE

        ◗ The NTRA Moment of the Year was . . . a horse that got sick, then got better? Good for Paynter. But to honor his recovery as 2012 Moment of the Year was Internet fantasy. Do people have nothing better to do than react to Twitter? #getalife

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        A big thank should go to the Zayats who like Team Z used social media to great effect to keep racing fans informed about the horses whom we dearly love. Like the example set by Team Z, the Zayats included the fans in the life of their brave horse, Paynter, as he struggled against all odds to overcome very grave illnesses. Like Zenyatta, Paynter is an inspiration to all of us who love horses and want to see them race and live well and be treated with respect. Thank you to the Zayats and Team Z for letting us be a part of the lives of these two great horses, and for using social media to keep us so well informed.

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        Dear Folks,
        It’s called an INDUSTRY.
        Good that they could recognize great efforts by the team, that kept, Paynter ALIVE!
        What’s that saying…No Hoof….No Horse!!!

        Yes, BF may be a good commentator, but on this call,he failed to see the bigger picture. A very important picture that is painted OFF the track and keeps these horses running.
        PUP, New Bolton and all who research to make the equine world a better and safer place, so others can enjoy their racing beauty and have jobs analyzing,working on TV shows.

        His comment was in poor taste!
        No Hoof…No Horse……..Paynter defied this call…No Hoof..No Horse

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    HORSE RACING NATION: STEPHANOATSEE READY FOR THE STUB STAKES – good
    luck to this talented boy.

    Conditions were suitable for trainer Graham Motion to ship Stephanoatsee from the East Coast for Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Strub Stakes for 4-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles.

    The son of A.P. Indy owned and bred by My Meadowview Farm, LLC, last ran on Nov. 17 at Aqueduct, finishing third in the Grade III Discovery Handicap at nine furlongs.

    “We got in Tuesday afternoon and he’s been training every day since,” said Motion assistant Alice Clapham. “He’s been in great form here. We had horses here in the past for a couple of years, so we’ve been here before.

    “This horse needs a mile and an eighth and it seemed like a good spot for him. There really wasn’t much around and he was ready to run.”

    The field for the Strub: Fed Biz, Mike Smith, 2-1; Guilt Trip, Joe Talamo, 5-2; Tritap, Corey Nakatani, 5-2; Groovin’ Solo, Alonso Quinonez, 30-1; Handsome Mike, Mario Gutierrez, 6-1; and Stephanoatsee, Julien Leparoux, 4-1. Shadow Runner was scratched.

    Stephanoatsee | H. Graham Motion | Santa Anita Park | Strub Stakes | Strub Stakes (2013)

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    Dear Janet, Louise and Laura J,

    Up all night last night with coffee on, saw your comments, watching those lovely
    mares patiently wait for the arrival of their foals. They are sure more patient
    than we are. Coli Bear, munching on her hay at 4:00 am and Rockside, taking
    a rest on and off.

    Lots of fun in preparation for our QUEEN ZENYATTA AND 13 Z.

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      Hi Sign, I am ready to go all night again! This is crazy, but so much fun. Can’t wait to seriously pace for our Zenyatta! Getting lots of practice. I hope Rockcide goes soon, she looks so ready to me!

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    signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
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    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 !!!!

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    HORSERACING NATION: LONG RIVER ENTERED IN THE WITHERS – Saturday,
    February 2, 2013

    Go Go Go AP Indy’s son

    Long River – Pedigree

    Sire :

    A. P. Indy Seattle Slew Bold Reasoning
    My Charmer
    Weekend Surprise Secretariat
    Lassie Dear

    Dam
    Round Pond Awesome Again Deputy Minister
    Primal Force
    Gift Of Dance Trempolino
    Coral Dance

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    Wow lookin good & ready Z. Can’t wait to see #2/13. What a good big boy 12z or Zendini as I call him was on his 1st blacksmith visit. Well behaved like mom I see. Take care, we are just waiting to hear the great news for race horse fans. Won’t be long now.

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      Dear Barbara,

      So glad you liked it, thought about you when posted.
      He ran the day Sam Houston race track was on HRTV with
      The big Ladies classic.

      Would that be something if a Texas bred won the KY Derby

      Go Texas Bling !!!!

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    It is with a heavy saddened heart that we must tell you that as of 12:55p.m. today Tessa crossed the rainbow bridge. Run free my sweet girl in the many fields of green pasture.

    She suffers no more. She gave it a champion’s effort, but it was not to be. Thank you for everyone who prayed; she died comfortably, knowing nothing but love. It is a quiet day at SHERR, as it is in my heart.

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      Pati,
      I am sad, Know you must be sad.
      Tessa was in such bad shape when she was rescued by SHERR.
      Too much damage to recover from.
      RIP Tessa
      Hugs, Keta

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      So sorry to hear about Tessa
      One thing is for sure, she left this earth
      feeling very loved by those who cared
      for her in these last days of her life.

      RIP sweet Tessa

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      Dear Pati:

      So sorry Tessa has lost her battle, but she knew that you and everyone at SHERR loved her very much. RIP Tessa, beautiful girl. Hugs, JB

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        Pati, I am so sorry to know that Tessa passed away. At least she knew and felt love during her last days with SHERR. RIP, Tessa.

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      Dear Pati, I am so sorry about Tessa. She died with people who loved her and feeling safe and secure. I’m so sorry you have to be sad and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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      Dear Pati, tears fill my eyes as I read this sad news. We had the highest hopes for Tessa, but sadly it was not to be. If only her former owner had relinquished her earlier to SHERR, her story could have had a different outcome. Sincere condolences to you and all the fine rescuers at SHERR who did their best for Tessa. May she now run with the wind in celestial fields.

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

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76000/369-horses-are-early-triple-crown-nominees#ixzz2JmOneRT0

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    dear pati it was with a heavy heart i learned of sweet tessa’s passing i had prayed and lit candles for her you can all find comfort that she was in loving hands when she went over the rainbow bridge my love and deepest sympathy to you and all at sherr hugs sheena

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      Dear Pati: Join with the others in feeling for you at this time – wonderful that Tessa finally found love. Hugs to you and your associates. KathyR.

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    For Diana & Dumpling Fans
    MR BOSSY PANTS WINS RACE 2 AT SANTA ANITA
    Ray Paulick‏ tweet
    MR BOSSY PANTS (Victory Gallop) is a horse for the course: @santaanitapark hillside turf course. Won 6th time in 9 tries down the hill
    Marc Doche‏ tweet
    Mr Bossy Pants is some kind of pro coming down the hill
    Santa Anita Park‏ tweet with PHOTO
    Now we know what that huge smile was for :) “Victor Espinoza all smiles up top Mr. Bossy Pants
    https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/status/297812256496967681/photo/1

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    Congrats to Tapit!
    Wow! What a Saturday for Tapit offspring….
    Tapicat wins the Florida Oaks (gr.IIIT)
    Flashback wins the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II)
    Honorable Dillon wins the Withers Stakes (gr.III)

    Can’t wait to see Z’s little Tapit. Going to be soon, can’t wait, can’t wait…going to be soon.

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      Actually Honorable Dillon took the Hutcheson Stakes (gr 11).

      So many good three year old races today. Revolutionary took the Withers in an unbelievable “from last to first place” victory.

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      Especially Horses / So Cal
      It was a great Tapit day!
      Posted Flashback race replay video & story below.
      He’s full brother to Zazu.
      Hugs, Keta

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        Oh my! I remember that now….Zazu and Flashback are full siblings. I love greys but he’s an exceptional looking grey. Nice name too.

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    Robert B. Lewis Stakes RACE REPLAY
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/SA/2013/2/2/4/robert-b-lewis-s?utm_source=twitter
    Baffert’s Flashback Makes Lewis Look Easy
    By Jack Shinar The Blood-Horse Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013 5:47 PM
    Trainer Bob Baffert viewed the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) as little more than a scrimmage for untested Flashback, and the talented son of Tapit proved he was ready for tougher with an easy tally at Santa Anita Park Feb. 2.
    Making just his second start, Flashback shot to the top of Southern California’s 3-year-old ranks with an impressive win.
    Flashback dictated the pace over his three Lewis rivals as the 1-2 favorite and drew off in the stretch after getting a slight tap on the shoulder from jockey Julien Leparoux. The rangy strawberry roan colt scored by 6 1/4 lengths while completing the 1 1/16-mile distance in 1:42.95 over a fast track.
    A full brother to two-time grade I winning filly Zazu, Gary and Mary West’s Flashback debuted with a 3 1/2-length win going seven furlongs on the Cushion Track at Betfair Hollywood Park Dec. 8.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76010/bafferts-flashback-makes-lewis-look-easy#ixzz2JmoiQwMz

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    Withers Race Replay
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/aqu/2013/2/2/9/withers-s
    Revolutionary Brave in Late Withers Run
    By Claire Novak, The Blood-Horse Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013 5:49 PM
    What WinStar Farm’s Revolutionary lacks in seasoning he made up for in heart at Aqueduct Racetrack Feb. 2, closing late with a tremendously game effort to win the $200,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) by a neck (VIDEO).
    Last at the head of the stretch and stuck down on the rail under jockey Javier Castellano, the 3-year-old son of War Pass charged from the sixteenth pole to the wire, splitting horses bravely to get up over Escapefromreality in the shadow of the line.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76008/revolutionary-brave-in-late-withers-run#ixzz2Jmt1yr6V

        • Dear Z Fans:

          Notice that #1A, Valid, takes a bad stumble at the start, but thank God he righted himself and did not appear to be injured. Hope he came back OK. Hugs, JB

        • It was amazing–Valid’s nose went right down to the dirt. Jockey Junior Alvarado lost both stirrups, but as Valid righted himself and ran on, Alvarado regained his irons in one smooth, quick move—incredible. Valid was making up ground down the backstretch, but then ran out of gas. Hope he came out of it all OK. I was watching on TVG.

        • Dear Max, Trina and Z Fans:

          That was a very scary moment when Valid stumbled so badly. Glad he was able to right himself. Kudos to J. Alvarado for keeping his seat. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. I think that I agree with Trina. Valid seemed to tire and slow down coming around that last turn. That was a very scary stumble, but he showed that he is a fighter to have carried on like that after that near fall. As you said, thank God that he did not fall and take JA down too. Here’s to better luck for them next time.

        • What a great video production from this racetrack – horse name AND post position AND odds as the race is being run!! Wish they would all do that.

        • Judy B
          These are such exciting times leading up to the Derby.
          Such fun watching the 3 year olds develop.
          So, more than one post of these races and stories is going to happen.
          Plus different videos can provide different view of a race.
          Hugs,
          Keta

        • Keta. Few would worry if something is posted on occasion more than once? It is often good to review these races, sometimes several times. We can always see something that we missed. We can also just scroll through posts that we do not want to read. Keep up your good work. Much appreciated.

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      Thanks for the repost.

      Reposted on the next page, working from the back forward,
      like Judy B.

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    Kentucky DerbyPoint Standings
    Updated: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
    http://admin.kentuckyderby.com/sites/kentuckyderby.com/files/u64720/20130202%20Derby%20Point%20Standings.pdf
    HOW TO GET INTO THE KENTUCKY DERBY STARTING GATE – The “Road to the Kentucky Derby” is a 36-race series that awards points to the Top 4 finishers in each race. The Top 20 point earners nominated to the Triple Crown will earn a spot in the starting gate for the 139th running of the Grade I, $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 4. The Kentucky Derby field has been limited to 20 starters since 1975. At least 20 horses have entered the 1 ¼-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds every year since 2004, and 12 of the last 14 years.

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      Dear Keta, Max, Trina and Z Fans:

      Thank you all for being so understanding about the repetitive posting.

      Yes, Valid and JA showed so much courage in that race. Love and Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. I watched your link of that race 3 times, twice to see Valid run, and the last time to look more closely at Revolutionary. Land’s End must be very proud of R. He ran bravely too, just like our Z. These are both horses to watch in the future.

        • Dear Max:

          Maybe we’ll see them in the Derby. Hope they stay healthy and sound. Hugs, JB

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    Hello all of my wonderful Zster and Dumpling friends! It has been a while again. What was Team Z’s Lanes End talking about in regard to sensitive comments made on this blog? I have known many of you Zsters and Dumplings from day one when Zenyatta’s diary began. Sometimes there may differences of opinion, but on the whole, we all respect one another and have the love of Zenyatta in common. At times we have some fun such as Terry Crow with his famous in jest “redneck jokes”, which we would at times find one of them to “be like something that we have experienced”, but those that love Zenyatta, love their dog or cat, love their family, have it not in their heart to deliberately cause problems.

    THANKYOU LANES END for the video of 12Z. Z was surprisingly so good for them.
    I only think of him being so full of life in the pasture!! 12Z looks awesome!!

    My friends of Old Friends, I wish to express my sadness with the loss of Maguerty (?)
    as I saw him there at Old Friends. I know Michael must be hurting; it is sad. Sir, a beautiful chestnut at Cedar Valley Horse Rescue does in deed remind me of him, though not a thoroughbred.

    I have shared with you at times what’s going on at the Cedar Valley Rescue. Sir, the big 16 + hands horse was low on the totempul as he came last. Jo, who is a Hakney ponie (probably weighing 700-800 lbs) was bigger in her mind, chased big Sir away from feeders with ears back, kicked at the side of Sirs stall all as a reminder, turned with her back end to threaten Sir of her kick many times. I have learned so much!!!
    Jo had respect of course for Fancy (mare) and Frito, the original gelding. Sir for months now was the one who respected and went out alone toward the close pasture and would wait for a safe return to the feeders. (Always last)

    A couple weeks ago when it was my duty I noticed a flesh wound to Sirs left leg.
    I reported this. I started to see a settling of the horses a week ago, where all was cordial and peaceful. Then I noticed that when Sir came to a different feeder that Fancy was feeding at with his ears back, the head of the herd possibly,( otherwise Frito for sure), Fancy moved quickly, leaving. Other volunteers reported the same questioning whether Sir is moving up in the herd.

    Today I stopped by from a grandaughters basketball game and I think Sir has taken the lead of the herd!! All the other horses moved when Sir indicated that. So, from Sir being last, waiting for his hay, whatever transpired while none of us were there, he is relishing his achievement. When he had Fancy suddenly leaving a feeder and he came to it, he stretched his neck and head so high to the sky and raised his upper lip so I could see all his upper teeth and stood there like that for half a minute or so, as if to say “yes, I did it”.
    I think he is gloating a bit so when he starts stalking toward the others I raise my voice, “Stop!! be a good boy”. He has settled but we now have to be more cautious when working out there.
    Many of you have had horses, perhaps you can share with me the understanding of what we should be more aware of and tell me if my thinking is wrong. What generally transpires if a horse takes the head of the herd since I was not there? No other horse had injuries except Sir had the flesh wound to his leg. Now, how do we make him humble? I still so love taking care of these animals, even in this bitter Wisconsin cold. Hope all of you are well and stay warm if you are not in Fl. or Ca.
    hugs to all, Sally If you would rather share your experience or opinions other than here, my email is ” grammabb@charter.net “

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      Dear Sally B.:

      So enjoyed your sharing the stories of the horses at your rescue. I’m learning so much too about their different personalities and behaviors. They definitely make their point with each other. Have seen nipping and kicking and chasing. Once the hierarchy is determined, everybody settles down. Hugs, JB

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      Sally B…welcome back! I was wondering about you the other day because I had a nice conversation with a lady who volunteers in another rescue in your state. She was telling me about a program they have using blind horses as therapy for at-risk youth. And more than that–they have been invited to consider an appearance at the Rose Parade next year!!

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      Dear Sally, thank you for this great post. I can just see Sir standing there enjoying his Rocky moment–can’t you hear the soundtrack in the background? I hope all continues peacefully now.
      Love in Dumplinghood and rescue,
      Trina

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        Dear Sign and Z Fans:

        That would really be something if all or even some of the fillies make it to the Kentucky Derby. I do have to say, though, I get very anxious about twenty horses starting in the race. A lot of things can go wrong as we know. Just want them all to be safe and sound. Hugs, JB

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