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2013 Zenyatta.com Celebration Details

Zenyatta loves a party! Z's 2013 birthday celebration. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta loves a party! Z’s 2013 birthday celebration. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Happy Thursday!

The 2013 Zenyatta.com Celebration details are finally here!

The Celebration will go live on Saturday November 2 at 12:00 am PST. We will publish a link to the special party page on Facebook, Twitter, and our homepage here at Zenyatta.com. At that time, bidding will be open on the items detailed below.

The Celebration page will also have the following features:

1. A live feed of fan photos. We welcome all photos that show us how you’re celebrating Zenyatta this weekend, from the races or from home! Add your photos to the feed by sharing them on Instagram with the hashtag #zenyattaparty2013. Read about setting up and using Instagram here. If you do not wish to use Instagram, email your photos to fans@zenyatta.com. We will post select photos throughout the weekend.

2. An oversized comment section for all-day discussion.

3. A Zenyatta Shop promo code for a discount on purchases made November 2nd and 3rd.

4. Most importantly, we’ve designed this special event to raise money for a wonderful cause. All proceeds from this weekend’s auctions and sales of our Celebration Stickers—available now at the Zenyatta Shop!—will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc.

Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. is a CA Non-Profit and a Federal 501 (c)(3) Publicly Supported Organization operated solely by volunteers. They retrain horses for second careers and do an amazing job! Read more about their work at www.tbrci.org.

With this in mind, read on about the items we’re offering in the Celebration Auctions. Bidding will be open until 11:59 pm PST Sunday, November 3. Leave us a comment below if you have any questions about this weekend’s events.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Grand Prize: An Invitation To Meet Zenyatta (Enter Now!)

Zenyatta at Lane's End. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta at Lane’s End. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

This invitation to visit Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm will be extended to the winner and one friend or family member. The pair will receive a private tour of Lane’s End, where they will meet Zenyatta and 13Z and learn about their barns, paddocks, and routines. They will be photographed with Zenyatta by Alys Emson* and be featured in a blog post on Zenyatta.com.

Travel and lodging is not included, and is the sole responsibility of the winner of this invitation. The visit must take place between November 15, 2013 and January 14, 2014 and must be scheduled with Team Z at least two weeks prior to arrival.

The winner of this prize will be selected in a random drawing on Tuesday November 5th. Those who purchase our Zenyatta.com Celebration Sticker from the Zenyatta Shop will be automatically entered to win. The Celebration Sticker is available now, and will remain in the store until 11:59 pm PST November 3. All proceeds from Celebration Sticker purchases during this event will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center Inc. Please read the Terms & Conditions for complete entry details.

*subject to Alys’s availability.
Click here for Rules, Terms & Conditions.

Celebration Auction Lot 1: Zenyatta’s Halter

Leather halter with brass “Zenyatta” nameplate. Worn by Zenyatta in 2013. Donated by Lane’s End Farm.

Lot 1: Zenyatta's halter. Photo by Tyler Matson.
Lot 1: Zenyatta’s halter. Photo by Tyler Matson.

Celebration Auction Lots 2-6: Limited Edition “Z” Mug

Limited Edition "Z" Mug
Limited Edition “Z” Mug
Limited edition mug featuring a “Z” in the Moss’s silks.

The signatures of Team Z are printed on the reverse side:

Jerry Moss—Owner
Ann Moss—Owner
Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs—Racing Manager
John Shirreffs—Trainer

Only five of these 11 oz. mugs were made, and each of the top five bidders will receive one.

Celebration Auction Lots 7-11: Signed Zenyatta Breyer

The top five bidders will receive a Zenyatta Breyer horse signed by Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss. It will ship in the original box, with the signatures located on the horse itself. Zenyatta is Breyer model #1478 and traditional 1:9 scale.

Zenyatta Breyer. Photo by Tyler Matson.
Zenyatta Breyer. Photo by Tyler Matson.

Celebration Auction Lots 12-16: Signed Print

Zenyatta and Tapit colt. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Zenyatta and Tapit colt. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Win an oversized glossy print of the iconic first photo of Zenyatta with her second foal. This foal, dubbed 13Z, is a chestnut colt by Tapit born at 11:47 pm on Zenyatta’s ninth birthday. This image was captured just an hour later on April 2, 2013.

Photograph by Kyle Acebo.

Zenyatta Shop’s best-selling print is available only here in this 20″ x 30″ size.

The top five bidders in this auction will receive prints, and they will awarded in numerical order.

-Edition of 5
-Signed by Kyle Acebo and Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss
-Printed on archival Kodak Professional Supra Endura Glossy paper

Reader Interactions

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    Hard-Luck Horse Wins Breeders’ Cup Classic by a Nostril
    By JOE DRAPE The New York Times Published: November 2, 2013
    ARCADIA, Calif. — This is how championship races should be run — with fury and beauty and with the horses carrying not only jockeys on their backs, but hopes and dreams and stories. As Mucho Macho Man, Declaration of War and Will Take Charge pounded down the stretch of North America’s richest race, the people who had taken them here gritted teeth, pounded their programs and willed their horses to the finish line.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/sports/hard-luck-horse-wins-breeders-cup-classic-by-a-nostril.html?_r=0
    Well worth the read!

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    The ultimate recovery success story has a happy ending!
    WinStar Farm ‏tweet Sunday Nov. 3 2013 with PHOTO
    Paynter arriving at WinStar! He looks outstanding!
    @jazz3162 @JustinZayat #dreambig #amazingheart
    https://twitter.com/WinStarFarm/status/397119896699420672/photo/1

    Diana Baker ‏ tweet with PHOTO
    @justinzayat Paynter has arrived at Winstar safe and sound.
    Has had some mints and seems happy.
    https://twitter.com/13thoroughbreds/status/397116824019406848/photo/1

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      He looks so good. Thank goodness he is home and safe. None of us will ever forget him. Hope WinStar is ready for all the fans that will be wanting to visit him.

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        Dear Ann,
        I think you are right! That IS an angel — Paynter is most definitely “touched by an angel” and the kiss is right there on his face. Bless him!
        A brilliant observation by a fellow Carolinian.
        Hugs

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    Kauto Star: One year on – from jump racing to dressage
    By Frank Keogh BBC Sport 3 November 2013
    A year after his retirement from racing, the record-breaking steeplechaser Kauto Star is relaxed, happy and thriving in his new dressage career.
    From soaring over fences at 30mph, the five-time King George VI Chase and dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, is leading life at a more sedate pace.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/24786902

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    Dear Max, Sheena, Ann, Peggy, Sally B, Marshall and Z Fans:

    Visited the farm for the first time today since moving. Angela had already filled the feed buckets for the evening meal, but I was able to lead some of the horses, including Charlie, from the paddock to their stalls. It was so much fun. I have included some photos I took today. One of Charlie is just so precious. He is bowing for his Stud Muffin Treat. He goes into the bow when he smells the Stud Muffins, even before Angela gives him the command. Too cute. There are also photos of Bentley, a beautiful Buckskin; Willow, a gorgeous Gray, Dakota, a beautiful Paint and gorgeous Hudson. Love and Hugs, JB

    http://imageshack.us/v_images.php Charlie

    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/d9cn.jpg/ Bentley

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        Judy, Wow, way to go Charlie!! That is quite a bow and he looks like one special horse kiddo. I was able to get this one up but I am waiting to see the others above as I signed up for image shack so I could see what you posted. I have to get instructions sent to my email. I am not computer savvy so I hope I did things right.
        I am so so very happy for you and Charlie!
        hugs to both of you, Sally B

        • Dear Sally:

          Thank you for your sweet comments. Charlie just melts my heart; always has. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy
        This I was able to see-Charlie looks so great-love the bow.
        The rest require a log in-not a member so will have to come back later.
        Sounds like a wonderful day filled with laughter & love.
        Hugs, BGG

        • Dear BGG:

          It was so good to see all of them today. They all enjoyed their carrot treats too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy B.,
        That is one sincere bow!! Those Stud Muffins must be quite the treats!
        Thanks for the pictures! Bentley looks like a sweetheart, too.
        Take care and Hugs to you, Lola Mae, Papa Charlie, Hudson Township, and all the sweeties!

        • Dear Marshall:

          Yes, those Stud Muffins are great incentives.

          Bentley is a Barrel Pony. He and Angela and Alex (Angela’s Daughter) and her horse entered their first competition in October. They’ve taken a lesson since and will compete again in the Spring. Yes, Bentley has a very sweet temperament. Love and Hugs to you from me all the Sweeties, JB

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      Dear Z Fans:

      Just thought of something else I wanted to tell all of you. There is a good chance that we have found the right person for Hudson. The young woman rode Hudson again today and they seem to be getting along just fine. Sadly, this young lady recently lost her horse to old age and the best part is, she is already a boarder at Angela’s so Hudson will be able to stay right here on the farm. Hoping everything works out. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sally:

        Yes, I feel like hugging them and some times, if they don’t mind, I do. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Shirlee:

        Thank you, but I feel blessed to be able to be around them. Will always be grateful that I found Angela and that she adopted Charlie.

        In my wildest dreams, I never believed I would be lucky enough to find him a forever home right here is Rhode Island. The original agreement was, when I brought Charlie from the track to Angela’s, he would be there temporarily until a permanent home could be found. He walked off the van like the gentle giant that he is and Angela told me she was adopting him right then and there. I had a bill of sale in my name as Charlie’s owner for about a week and then he was officially adopted by Angela. Thanks to her I can visit the horses often. I’m looking forward to helping with feeding time, maybe grooming and being more hands on. I have a lot to learn. Love and Hugs, JB

        • So happy that you will be able to continue all the hugs and the loving. Feeding is always fun, too – the horses are so happy to see you!!

        • Dear Celeste:

          You’re so right. They are waiting at the gate of the paddock at feeding time and Charlie sees me and starts nudging my hands and my pockets for carrots. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy, Judy, Please be careful with your back when you start tending to the horses.
          Perhaps we are around the same age and feeding does not bother my neck and low back, grooming is a bit bothersome to my neck, but the bending to clean out stalls and pick up horsey poop is no longer too good for my back. I have been doing it but then run to the chiropractor! hah
          I am tickled for you to be working with them more personally! Please send a couple more pics of Charlie so I can see his stature and his face more.

          lovenhugs, Sally B

        • Dear Judy B.,
          How lovely and what fun! I love it when things work out so perfectly. Am so happy that you can be close to PC and all the Sweeties and be involved in the day to day activities which are so important to both horse and human.
          Love and big bunches of Hugs

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      Judy,
      Just saw this picture of Bentley and wow what a coincidence! I had a beloved cocker spaniel (RIP) who was Blonde named Bentley and what a character he was. So cute to see this horse the same color with the same name. Thanks for sharing. hugs

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      Judy B., thanks for sharing the photos of all of your Sweeties!
      You are turning into a great farm wrangler, those lucky horses.
      My dream horse…..Buckskin, well achestnut too, and gray, oh well love em all.
      Great news about Miss HT! Love her spunk and intelligent manner!

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        Dear Sally:

        I would love to see pictures of Sir and the other horses at your rescue. I download the photos from my phone to my computer and then I use Imageshack.com to upload them and link them to my posts. Imageshack is free; you just have to register to use the service. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy,
      Great of you to send pictures of all your sweeties, but missed PC’s gorgeous face. I’m so happy you are closer now and can spend more time over there with the kids. I hope your back is feeling better. Hugs

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        Dear Sue:

        Yes, I’m better and It’s great being back close to the farm again.

        I’ll take more photos of Charlie and link them here. Love and Hugs, JB

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      JudyB. Nice shots. They look like they are trying to be serious in their photos, like they are posing for editorials in Italian Vogue. Love the gray Willow, but they are all beauties.

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    Hi all: The only problem I have with thoroughbred horse racing is seeing a beautiful young horse’s life cut short because of injury. I was so happy to contribute by paying for a Z sticker, not only because the love for Z , but if it can help a charitable org. give those unsuccessful thoroughbreds another vocation and save their life, I am all for it! Where do those that can not perform wind up? Is every owner willing to contribute to a good life for the horses they have raced, when they don’t become winners bringing home the big bucks? That is a problem I see. I realize this is a business, but what happens to all the horses that are born and they do not appear to have what it will takes?
    Otherwise it is the most thrilling sport of all to watch magnificient power and beauty doing what they were born to do….run. I just have mixed emotions sometimes.

    hugs, Sally B
    p.s. Oh, I was disappointed for Royal Delta

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      Dear Sally B.,
      I was disappointed for Royal Delta, too. She is such a fine girl, a champion!
      I am happy for Gary Stevens and Beholder, though.
      Hugs

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    Mike Smith wins 2nd straight Bill Shoemaker award
    AP – Sports Sunday Nov. 3 2013
    ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Smith won his second straight Bill Shoemaker award as the top jockey of the Breeders’ Cup.
    He won the Marathon and Juvenile Turf on Friday and the Turf Sprint on Saturday, extending his record for most Cup wins by a jockey to 20. Smith also had second-, third- and fourth-place finishes in the two-day world championships at Santa Anita.
    The 48-year-old rider won with 37 points, four more than 50-year-old Gary Stevens, based on a scoring system that awards points for first through fourth place finishes in the 14 Cup races.
    http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Mike-Smith-wins-2nd-straight-Bill-Shoemaker-award-4951720.php

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      Dear BGG:

      Love Mikey. Such a great rider and a really great person, I think. Thank you for sharing this news. Hugs, JB

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        Mike Smith is certainly a class act. The man the award was named after was one of the nicest and best people you would ever want to meet. I miss him.

        • Dear TC GP:

          I agree “The Shoe” was one of the best. You got to meet him? Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy-I may have mentioned this before but, when my mother was an owner of race horses, her trainer’s barn was right next to where Rex Ellsworth had his horses. Shoe was the main rider for Ellsworth and spent a lot of time with Swaps, who went on to win the Kentucky Derby. Whenever she went to visit her horses, and I was with her, Shoe was around the area. He took time to talk with a young boy and explain things to me. He and Don Pierce were especially nice to me and I will never forget him. A first class man as well as a first class rider. I am glad that I didn’t know then what I know now about Rex Ellsworth.

        • Dear TC GP:

          Yes, you did mention that you met Shoe; I remember now, I looked up Ellsworth on Google and I couldn’t believe what I found. Thank God Ellsworth’s horses had a jockey that treated them right. Can’t say the same for him. Hugs, JB

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    Justin Phillip to Stud at Castleton Lyons
    The Blood-Horse Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013 9:43 PM
    Grade I winnerJustin Phillip will commence stud duties for the 2014 breeding season at a fee of $12,500, Castleton Lyons announced Nov. 3.
    Trained by Steve Asmussen for Zayat Stables, 5-year-old Justin Phillip raced 32 times over a four-year career including 23 lifetime starts in graded stakes, winning or placed in 11 of them. He won the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course in August by two lengths in a fast time of 1:08.59 for six furlongs. He earned a 109 Beyer figure.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81839/justin-phillip-to-stud-at-castleton-lyons?

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    I don’t know if this has been posted before, but I had not seen it. In a PDF (Ann Marie linked on FB) about the Eric Kronfeld dispersal, Don Robinson’s comments about Ebby’s at Belmont in July, with the gate trouble: “She should have been scratched, said Robinson. She broke a tooth and was bleeding out of the mouth. What happened was she got in the gate and, like Zenyatta, didn’t love it in there. She was fine, however, until the filly in the stall next to her acted up. She got fractious, and the starter grabbed her ear, I think, and with that family, you don’t ever do that. So she went straight up in the gate, nearly 17 hands, and nearly pitched over backward. She was cut up a little bit, but thank God she didn’t suffer any serious injuries.”

    https://attachment.fbsbx.com/file_download.php?id=176748445863722&eid=ASvKtq24ok34lfWjgOabRmIX4NsBho6cvJeX13oZliXpSU3AwyY93xJxXj-6rmvevt0&inline=1&ext=1383536842&hash=ASsVVEkg7uJ33YKV

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      Dear Vicki B:

      Thanks for this insight from Don R. on what went on in the gate that day with Ebby. Hope whoever buys her gives her a chance to race again. I think she has great potential to do well. I just thank God she didn’t flip in that gate; very scary Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy, you are welcome. I kept wondering what happened to Ebby in that gate, with people saying maybe she doesn’t like to race. Seems not true now, finally good to hear the story.

        I had a great time at the BC yesterday, with Sandy from Ohio, Debbie G., Trina Nagele and Sue Noel, they are all wonderful gals. With their encouragement, I did some “fantasy” betting at first, and although I “lost” repeatedly, and was glad I spent no money, I finally made a few bets. I had only ever bet one time before, on Zenny’s last race. Well, I won a place on Juvenile “Havana” (netting me a few cents), then in the #11 Mile, I put $2 on Wise Dan and Za Approval, on “a feeling”, and thought I was probably throwing it away, how could I possibly know who would win 1st and 2nd? Then I was shocked when I won that Exacta, which paid $33+ change — not bad! The other gals won a little too, on that race. Sandy had tipped me about Za Approval, and I remembered Wise Dan from last year.

        Today a group of 9 of us got to go to Barn 55 at Hollywood Park. Those above, plus Karen G., JAG, Anne from Paramount, and Terry (King, I think). Steve Willard talked to us a long time, and showed us around, I saw horses, horses, and more horses. We saw Zenny’s/Ebby’s empty stall, the framed photos in John’s office. We met Michelle and had some pictures taken with her (hopefully someone will post online). We met Carmen, who talked about how hard it has been with Mario gone in New York with John — but she’s very emotional because Mario comes home tomorrow, finally, and they have a lot to talk about, it’s been hard on their family. Finally, we went down to Barn 63 (I think – we walked forever) and fed carrots to Lava Man. I finally can say I fed carrot chunks to a horse — Lava Man. He could not get enough.

        There were a few others with us at dinner last night, but I did not know all their names, friends of some of the others, who may post about it themselves. But Anne’s husband Rod was one of them. Some got Laffit Pincay’s autograph yesterday. Pictures were taken with Zenny’s statue. I couldn’t go Friday, so I didn’t get to meet Terry Crow.

        There were people in outlandish (it seemed) finery, highest heels, fascinators and all, there was a lot to see, a lot of money in the wind. I forget who all everybody met or talked to. One gal was telling how she accidentally met someone last year who mentioned MMM, and she said “That’s my horse!” (as a fan), and the reply was, “Well, actually that’s MY horse,” it was the owner(s)! And she recognized her again this year, and how exciting he won now, I had to agree.

        I was glad I just had a short drive home, to then take a nap. Most others had longer drives, or flights home tomorrow. We all seem to be tired, but happy, and hope to do it again, in spite of the misfortunes we talked about with Johnny V. & Secret Compass, and the shooting at LAX. I also thought about Barbara Wood, but glad she wasn’t here, with all that happened.

        • Vicki-I am sorry that I missed meeting you as Friday was the only day I could attend, and then not for long. Glad you had a good time. It is hard not to with that bunch. It was great seeing some of my old friends, including The Kennedys, Trina, Anne from Paramount, Linda from New Jersey and JAG, along with new friends Sandy and Debbie. I was also able to speak with Sue Noel via telephone, but didn’t get to meet her face to face. Next time I hope.

        • Dear Vicki:

          Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the BC. It’s so great that you got to meet some of the Z’sters, Carmen, Steve W. and others who share in our love for Queen Z. Beautiful memories. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Vicki B, What a memorable wonderful time you spent with everyone and most of all, being at the Breeders Cup and visiting Barn 55! I’d be tired too! (a good tired)
          On Z’s 16th race I was so confident she would win at Oaklawn, but I put $4.00 on her just to show I believed in her. Z won and my bet would not have earned anything so I just kept my ticket as a memory.
          Thank you for sharing your time!
          hugs, Sally B

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        Sally and Max, Terry and Judy, thanks and you’re all welcome! I will be thinking about it all for a long time to come, remembering and smiling.

        The races at the BC are a bit crazy, because everybody in front stands up to see & yell, so you have to stand too, yet the horses go by so fast, then you’re watching the finish on a big screen, because the angle down the track is no good for the finish line, even in “good” seats. You really have to pay attention to the colors and numbers. The sound system is loud, but garbled to hear what’s going on — the sound is much better at home. What you get at the track is everybody’s excitement, that you don’t get at home, and all the people-watching. But for seeing horses, the paddock walk remains my favorite part.

        And I would have paid for that tour of the barn at HP — yet it was free! The smell of the horses. The calico barn cat sleeping under the tree on the famous lawn where Zenny grazed, in front of the barn. I picked a souvenir bit of clover and brought it home in my pocket. And seeing all the winners circle photos in John’s office, and the poker-playing horses painting on the wall outside his door, with the winning horses names, and a tiny painting on the wall IN that painting, of men running on a track.

        • Hi Vicki,
          So glad that you enjoyed the adventure with us. You saw more at HP than I did!!! How did I miss Carmen and John’s office???? Your description of the noise and the poor views of the finish line were really “on target” but it is certainly an experience of a lifetime, and I was glad you were there to share it.
          Sandy

        • Thanks, Sandy — I was equally glad to be there with you, Debbie, Sue, and Trina. I’m still thinking about, remembering, and smiling at things – like Trina’s “bucket”. For those not there, ask Trina to tell the story.

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      BGG-Thanks for posting this. I had not been able to see Wise Dan’s race as I was otherwise occupied during that time. Did see the classic, though. After seeing Wise Dan’s spectacular win despite trouble, there is not doubt in my mind that he is horse of the year. Sure hope he returns to the races next year. Bob Baffert tried to manage Game On Dude’s races this year but a second straight flop in the BCC sunk him in my mind.

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        What a classic it was. Loved seeing that big ole white blaze putting the thrill in thrilling! MMM, Will Take Charge, and Declaration ended the day perfectly.

        • Ann. Will Take Charge is a horse to watch. Dec is going to stud at Coolmore Ireland. Not sure about 3M. Was some spec after BCC that he might race again next year. That would be just great.

        • ann-No other BCC comes close to the 2009 race but this one was extremely satisfying in a lot of ways.

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    Nick Hines UPDATE CENTRALINTELLIGENCE Sunday Nov. 3 2013
    Happy to report that Centralintelligence, per surgeon Dr. McElwraith,
    is recovering well from surgery to repair a condylar fx. #BC13DirtMile

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      Oh, good!! Thanks, BGG, for this positive update on Centralintelligence — am so happy that the news is good. Power Up C!!!

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    November 4 Cherokee Devotional

    Wait for wisdom, wait for patience. Never let a microwave mentality take over your life. Wait for the right time. Remember, the things you want will come to you if you wait.
    John Burroughs once made an interesting comment about waiting. He said we should be patient but that we should also “hustle” while we wait. What does that mean? It means be prepared, have things in order, tie up loose ends, and get rid of negative thoughts. So waiting doesn’t necessarily mean sitting around doing nothing. It means preparing ourselves-in body, mind, and spirit-even if we don’t know what we’re preparing for.
    If you are willing to wait for as long as it takes, then your wait will not be long.

    The man who sat on the ground in his tipi meditating on life and its meaning, accepting the kinship of all creatures, and acknowledging unity with the universe of things, was infusing into his being the true essence of civilization.
    -Chief Luther Standing Bear, Lakota

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      Hi Sheena! Yes, we had great weather over the weekend, I hear you about the bears. Nature figures very prominently in Native American names. I think that’s very cool. Hugs to you and hello from Holly, Sugar and Nikko.

      Kathy

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    Dear Judy Gorgeous pics of the horses,Charlie is such a good boy bowing for his stud muffin too cute! Am so happy to hear about HT, I prayed so much for both of you and the Good Lord has answered Love and hugs to you all Sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you for your prayers for HT and me. Things look very good right now. Will let you know for sure as soon as it’s definite. You must be so proud of your wonderful Euros at the BC. They were fabulous. Love and Hugs, JB

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    With apologies to Kathy, who posts such inspiring words and thoughts involving Native Americans, here is a good news-bad news joke involving Indians. The chief called the tribe together for sort of a “state of the tribe” discussion. The chief told all assembled that he had some good news and some bad news and which one would they like to hear first? The majority opinion was that they wanted to hear the bad news first. “Okay.” said the chief. “Braves have had a bad winter hunting and there is nothing to eat but buffalo dung.” After much grousing from the crowd, something then asked “What is the good news?” “We have plenty of buffalo dung,” said the chief.

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    I just wanted to pop in one more time to say thank you to Team Z, the Mosses, Lane’s End and all involved in providing this wonderful opportunity for us to share in the love of Zenyatta, to discuss the races, to bid on the auction items and also bask in the glow of Zenyatta love as it is always experienced on this site. Thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

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    Thanks to Team Z for the opportunity to bid on items for charity, and I bought my sticker, crossing my fingers to win a visit with Z! Be still my heart!

    If you want to watch the MELBOURNE CUP, LIVE COVERAGE is available at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/superracing/live-coverage-of-todays-melbourne-cup/story-fni2gegf-1226753021902

    Also, I have fields and details at my blog: http://letsgototheraces.blogspot.com/2013/11/nov-5-melbourne-cup.html

    Time difference between Melbourne and New York is 16 hours, so the first post begins at 6:20 p.m. ET, with the Melbourne Cup set to go off at 11:00 p.m. ET

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    The trainer I used to work for has been honored by UCDavis. Here’s the link. I’m so happy that she’s finally getting accolades for all the help she’s done in education and research for the University and for horses.
    Her Ranch: “Victory Rose,” is the only one in Calif to donate so much. Back in the day, her stallion, Qui Native was in-fertile and donated him to the re-productive part of the school. To study fertility. Also, every breeding and foaling season, there were always hands on from the students. I admired her for that.
    So, Ellen Jackson, I applaud you for a job well done and I’m sure every student that passed through the Ranch, Thanks you and so do the Horses!

    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/jackson-honored-with-uc-davis-distinguished-service-award/#.UnfuF_0fWkc.facebook

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    To Mucho Macho Man

    Just read you are leaving tomorrow heading back to the East Coast. Safe traveling to you and Skinny Pete and all horses. I know all the folks in Florida will be so glad to see you. Safe travels

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    Wise Dan,

    So hope you are home and will be enjoying some good time off. Tell your brothers and your sister we will miss you all so much. Hope mom Lisa is well. Is she in Foal again??????We can all hope. Love Ya

    Dear Max, Still sure wish they would breed her to Wiseman’s Ferry again. Will be hoping.

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        Dear Max and Peggy:

        Max, thanks for this article on WD and the info on his Dam, Lisa Danielle. Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. She’s amazing. Her foals are winners. Think that Wise Dan is the only chestnut like his mother, but there is at least another filly who could be. Think that Lisa Danielle has had 8 foals. Danny looks just like her. She’s quite powerfully built for a mare.
          Lopresti said that he’s working on getting a grade 1 win for Successful Dan next year. That guy is a first class person. Like Morton Fink too. I think that it’s great that these horses are together. The two Dans are barn mates along with the other brother.

        • Wise Dan is a once in a lifetime horse as was Z. It is amazing what this horse has developed into. Check his record as a younger horse.

        • TC. Dan was quite a handful as a young colt. His owner even thought of entering him in a claiming race, but his trainer talked him out of it. Thank God for that. Dan shows no sign of slowing down. He’s incredible on turf, and even the snobby Brits have to concede he’s the best turf miler in the world. His times are amazing even on bad trips.

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    To My Dear Orfevre

    So hope we get to see you again this year. Sure would make a good christmas present to see you again right before Christmas. Hint , Hint. Whatever they decide with you just of most importance. Please stay safe. Love Ya very much.

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    Dear Max Moose is all ready for his big day and in a good mood.He thinks Nigel may go down to the start with him. As long as he keeps safe and sound!!lovely link about Kauto,can hardly believe it’s a year since he arrived at Laura’s,time flys. Good to see Master Minded has a good home near Newmarket.Hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Took a lot of time to get through all of Moosie’s tweets. He’s busy. How can Nigel go with Moosie? Cannot see a place for trainers on the jump course when the horses circle and group before taking off. Maybe he’ll be at the side? Anyway please post when you know the results, or if the Moose runs at all. During the Breeders Cup, there was a discussion on one show of horses who get too smart to run when they know that a good meal awaits irregardless of the outcome. I laughed loudly at that and thought of the Mad one. Run Moose, but be safe.

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      Sheena. Hopefully Master Minded is far away from Kauto. Kauto used to bite him on the practice gallops. Don’t think Kauto liked Master Minded. He was pals with the Tank.

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